{
  "id": 8005605,
  "title": "Patrick Clancy defended the wife who killed his children – then he remarried",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/patrick-clancy-defended-the-wife-who-killed-his-children-then-he",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T10:22:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/world/patrick-clancy-defended-the-wife-who-killed-his-children-then-he-remarried-10882093/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On January 24, 2023, the Clancy family endured a tragic loss when Lindsay Clancy, Patrick's wife, killed their three children and attempted suicide. The motive remains unclear, with an unknown male voice allegedly urging her to carry out the act. Three years later, Lindsay's trial unfolded, revealing her preoccupation with suicide research, allegedly conducted on Patrick's laptop. However, doubts arose when it was discovered that Patrick, not Lindsay, was the frequent visitor to these pages. Despite the mounting pressure, Patrick maintained his innocence, with his defense citing solid alibis and the absence of any incriminating evidence. In a surprising turn of events, Patrick remarried in October 2024, surprising many who had viewed him as a grieving husband.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "On January 24, 2023, Lindsay Clancy killed Patrick's three children.",
    "Patrick remarried in October 2024, surprising many."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Patrick Clancy still talks to his kids: \"Help me.\" | Sunday on 60",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/patrick-clancy-still-talks-to-his-kids-help-me-sunday-on-60",
        "published": "2026-09-17T11:19:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}