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Can Patrick Clancy be investigated? What to know amid Lindsay Clancy mistrial as ex-husband gives first reaction

Patrick Clancy released a statement through his lawyer David Meier after a mistrial was declared in his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy' case.

Can Patrick Clancy be investigated? What to know amid Lindsay Clancy mistrial as ex-husband gives first reaction

Patrick Clancy has released a statement through his lawyer David Meier following a mistrial in the case of his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy. Lindsay was on trial for allegedly killing their children Cora, Dawson, and Callan in January 2023. Her defense team argued that Lindsay was suffering from postpartum psychosis and was under heavy medication at the time.

The jury deliberated for a long time but ultimately reached a deadlock, resulting in a mistrial. Patrick expressed gratitude to the court and jurors for their efforts and emphasized that the loss of his children is something he will never recover from, and closure is unattainable.

Amid the mistrial, calls for Patrick Clancy's investigation have emerged online, with people questioning why he was not investigated more extensively. One person on X wrote, "Patrick Clancy needs to be investigated." However, authorities do not consider Patrick Clancy a suspect in the killings. Surveillance footage demonstrates that Patrick was away from home at a CVS store and ordering takeout when the children were killed.

No evidence links Patrick Clancy to the murders, and the claims for him to be investigated have primarily stemmed from internet speculation due to the recent news of his marriage to Dr. Rachel Danis.

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