Lindsay Clancy’s ex-husband, Patrick, has spoken publicly for the first time since her trial for the deaths of their three children ended in a mistrial and a new hearing was scheduled. The father of Cora, Dawson, and Callan opened up about the emotional connection he still feels with his children, saying he continues to talk to them — while an online fundraiser that has already surpassed $1 million continues to spark fierce public debate.
Lindsay Clancy case: “I talk to them,” says Patrick Clancy
Speaking on “60 Minutes,” Patrick Clancy reflected on the bond he says he still feels with his three children following their deaths. “I talk to them,” he confided to the reporter, and when asked what he usually says, he replied: “Help me. Always help me.” The three children — Cora, Dawson, and Callan — were 5 years old, 3 years old, and just 8 months old at the time of their deaths. The case has sparked widespread public discussion, and following the mistrial declaration, a new hearing has been scheduled.
In the meantime, various theories had circulated on social media casting suspicion on the family environment and hinting at possible involvement by the husband. However, based on the evidence cited in the case, the investigation and Lindsay Clancy’s own confession place responsibility for the deaths of the three children squarely on her.
The fundraiser that surpassed $1 million
A fresh wave of controversy has erupted around an online fundraiser launched several weeks ago on GoFundMe under the name “The Musgrove Family Fund.” Officially, the campaign is intended to support Mike and Paula Musgrove, the parents of the defendant. However, the fundraiser has also become a platform where many donors publicly express their support for Lindsay Clancy herself.
“Lindsay Clancy, you are a movement and so many people support you,” wrote one donor. Others used the comments section to call for systemic changes in maternal mental health care, expressing hope that it would not take yet another tragedy for postpartum depression to be recognized as a real and treatable condition. There were also calls for the healthcare system to listen more carefully to women — especially those in crisis.
Backlash over messages of support
The debate surrounding the fundraiser follows the controversy already ignited by public figures — such as Tanya Yasera — who publicly expressed empathy toward Clancy. Now, attention has shifted to the financial dimension of the case, with the amount raised exceeding $1 million. The campaign’s goal has been set at $2 million, and the combination of such a large sum being raised alongside messages of support for the defendant has triggered a wave of criticism and intense public backlash.
