Patrick Clancy and his new wife Rachel Danis were photographed holding hands during a New York City outing this week while his ex-wife’s murder trial awaited a verdict in Massachusetts.
Patrick Clancy, the ex-husband of accused killer Lindsay Clancy, and Danis, an infertility specialist, were seen strolling together with their hands intertwined earlier this week. Patrick Clancy wore a Patagonia jacket paired with sneakers, while Danis opted for a white jacket and black leggings for the walk through the Big Apple.
The couple’s public appearance came as jurors in Massachusetts struggled to reach a unanimous decision in Lindsay Clancy’s high-profile murder trial. The jury was sent home after a fourth day of deliberations failed to produce a verdict, with PBS and other outlets reporting the deadlock on Thursday.
Lindsay Clancy stands accused of strangling to death the former couple’s three young children, a crime that has gripped national attention and sparked debate over postpartum mental health and criminal responsibility. Prosecutors have argued she was criminally responsible for the killings, while the defense has pointed to psychological factors.
The trial featured emotional testimony from first responders who detailed the crime scene, along with a gut-wrenching 911 call in which Patrick Clancy’s screams were heard after he discovered his children. “She killed the kids!” he could be heard shouting in the call, which was played during the second day of proceedings, according to reports of the courtroom reaction.
Patrick Clancy spent two days on the witness stand, concluding his testimony earlier in the trial. His appearance marked one of the most closely watched portions of the proceedings, given his direct connection to both the defendant and the victims.
A psychologist hired by prosecutors testified that Lindsay Clancy was criminally responsible for the killings, a key piece of the state’s case that jurors have been weighing during their extended deliberations. The defense, led by attorney Kevin Reddington, has mounted a vigorous counterargument.
The case has drawn intense media coverage, with outlets providing live updates as the trial progressed through closing arguments and into the jury’s deliberation phase. The deadlock has extended across multiple days, raising questions about whether jurors might remain deadlocked.
The original incident at the heart of the trial occurred when Lindsay Clancy allegedly strangled the three children she shared with Patrick Clancy. The killings shattered the family and set in motion the legal proceedings that have now stretched across weeks of testimony and argument in a Massachusetts courtroom.
The trial has become a focal point for broader conversations about maternal mental health, though jurors have been tasked specifically with determining criminal responsibility rather than engaging those larger debates.
The jury is expected to resume deliberations as the case continues.