Lindsay Clancy's attorney, Kevin Reddington, has vehemently defended her ex-husband, Patrick Clancy, against what he described as "horrific conspiracy allegations" and "misinformation" circulating online regarding the deaths of their three children. Reddington stated that Lindsay Clancy herself is "upset" by the theories targeting her former spouse and "certainly does not agree with that."
Reddington, speaking in interviews with CBS Mornings and NBC News on Wednesday, urged the public to cease speculation about Patrick Clancy's involvement in the deaths of Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and 8-month-old Callan. "Stop with the speculation and horrific conspiracy allegations that he was involved with some massive conspiracy to kill his children," Reddington said. "It’s horrific what this man has been going through and he’s entitled to move on with his life."
Lindsay Clancy, 36, is accused of strangling her children with exercise bands in their Duxbury, Massachusetts, home in January 2023. She has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, with her defense arguing she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and the effects of prescribed medication. Prosecutors contend she intentionally killed the children as part of a plan.
The trial, which concluded with a mistrial in July after jurors could not reach a unanimous verdict, focused heavily on Lindsay Clancy's mental state. However, online speculation has targeted Patrick Clancy, examining his movements and actions on the night of the deaths.
Reddington emphasized that Patrick Clancy maintained a "very, very, very strong relationship" with his then-wife and supported her through her mental health struggles, legal battles, and the issues with her medical providers. "Patrick was a man who stood by his wife through all of this difficulty, of the medical issues the psychiatric issues, the pharmaceutical issues," Reddington stated. He added, "The fact that he’s moving on with his life and still standing by Lindsay as far as the legal issues tells the tale."
Surveillance footage and phone records presented during the trial reportedly contradicted theories suggesting Patrick Clancy's proximity to the home when the children died. Patrick Clancy has since divorced Lindsay, moved to New York City, and married infertility specialist Rachel Danis.
Patrick Clancy's lawyer, Howard Cooper, also issued a statement vowing legal action against "conspiracy theorists" for spreading "misinformation" and engaging in a "relentless, escalating and destructive defamation campaign." Cooper accused individuals, including "minor celebrities, so-called influencers and outright conspiracy theorists," of fueling this campaign for social media attention and potential profit, causing damage to his client's reputation, livelihood, and life.
Cooper stated that Patrick Clancy aims to stop the harmful behavior, hold those responsible for lies accountable, and focus on preserving the memory of his children and supporting women facing perinatal mental health challenges.
In the wake of the mistrial, three jurors have spoken out about the deliberations, detailing contentious arguments with a male juror who they said refused to acquit Lindsay Clancy. One juror stated the man admitted to having "reasonable doubt" but would not declare her not guilty. Reddington has cited these juror disclosures as grounds to seek a dismissal of the case against Lindsay Clancy on double jeopardy, arguing there was no "manifest necessity" for the mistrial. A hearing on this motion is scheduled for September 29.