"He died in my arms": Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband, Patrick, relives the painful goodbye in the hospital to his last surviving son of the tragedy

P atrick Clancy has revisited one of the most painful moments of his life, recalling the final hours he spent beside his youngest son, Callan , after the child survived the attack that killed his two older siblings.

In an emotional interview with CBS' "60 Minutes," Patrick described being at the hospital with Callan and holding onto hope that the infant might survive. That hope lasted for several days before Callan died from his injuries.

Patrick told correspondent Ross Douthat that he apologized to his son during those final moments: "I said 'I'm so sorry,' and I got to hold him, I got to lay down next to him. And he died in my arms."

Callan was eight months old when he was found critically injured at the family's Duxbury, Massachusetts, home in January 2023.

His siblings, five-year-old Cora and three-year-old Dawson , had already died. Callan was transported to Boston Children's Hospital, where his heart continued beating for four days.

For Patrick , the possibility that Callan could survive became a source of hope amid an otherwise devastating scene: "And remember just thinking, 'Just gimme one. Just gimme one kid,' and I would raise him as best I could, and I would give him the best life I possibly could. I'd tell him about his brother and sister. And I was holdin' out hope for that. And then when I got to the hospital, I saw the doctor. I saw the look on her face, and I knew that it wasn't going to be a good prognosis."

The experience has remained central to Patrick's grief. During the four days Callan remained alive, Patrick said he was grateful for every moment he had with his youngest child. CBS reported that he also spent time writing tributes to Cora, Dawson and Callan while sitting beside his son.

The interview marked Patrick's first televised appearance since the murder trial of his former wife ended without a verdict.

Lindsay Clancy was accused of killing all three children in January 2023. Her defense argued that she was experiencing postpartum psychosis and was not criminally responsible for the deaths.

Patrick Clancy continues to carry the memory of his three children

The trial concluded in a mistrial on September 4 after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict. Prosecutors have not yet announced whether they will seek a retrial, leaving the criminal case unresolved.

Patrick's "60 Minutes" appearance was therefore about more than revisiting the tragedy. He also discussed the years of grief that followed, his efforts to preserve the memory of his children and the impact of online conspiracy theories surrounding the case.

He said that he continues to talk to Cora, Dawson and Callan "all the time." In a preview released ahead of the interview, Patrick explained that he views those conversations as a way of remaining connected to his children.

His new wife, Dr. Rachel Danis , also appeared in the interview and defended Patrick against criticism that has circulated online: "I would hope people know that Pat is, as I said before, the most selfless father and supportive partner."

Danis and Patrick married earlier this year after meeting in New York City. The couple also revealed that they intend to start a family together, something Patrick discussed in the context of continuing to remember the children he lost: "I can't wait to tell them about their brothers and sister."

That prospect represents a complicated new chapter for Patrick , who has spoken openly about the difficulty of rebuilding his life following the deaths. He told CBS that there was a period when he experienced profound despair and struggled to imagine his future.

He eventually moved from Massachusetts to New York City, where he found some anonymity that allowed him to grieve away from the intense public attention surrounding the case.

Patrick has also continued to speak about perinatal mental health and the circumstances surrounding Lindsay's deterioration after the birth of their third child.

He has said that he did not understand postpartum mental illness at the time and believes the experience demonstrated how difficult such conditions can be to recognize.

The renewed attention surrounding the family comes after an extraordinarily difficult legal chapter.

Lindsay's trial ended in a deadlock, while Patrick has continued trying to focus public attention on the lives of Cora, Dawson and Callan rather than speculation surrounding their deaths.

For him, Callan's final days remain a particularly painful memory. He arrived at the hospital hoping that his youngest child might be the one survivor he could bring home. Instead, he spent those final days beside him, offering comfort and saying goodbye.

His recollection of that moment now forms one of the most emotional parts of his first televised interview since the mistrial, a reminder that behind the court proceedings and public debate remains a father mourning three children he continues to carry with him.