Duxbury, Massachusetts — Duxbury’s mother and husband of Lindsay Clancy, who was charged with the deaths of her children, is asking people to forgive her.
“I would like to ask all of you to know that deep down you know, as I do, to forgive Lindsay. The real Lindsay is me, our children, family, friends and her patients. “The very fibers of her soul are loving. All I wish for her now is that she manages to find peace.”
Lindsey Clancy, 32, is charged with two counts of murder, three counts of strangulation or asphyxiation, three counts of assault and assault with a dangerous weapon, according to the arrest warrant. Paramedics responding to a 911 call found her three young children unconscious and suffering from trauma in her family’s home on Tuesday night.
Her two oldest children, 5-year-old Cora Clancy and 3-year-old Dawson Clancy, were pronounced dead in hospital shortly after they were found in their home. The district attorney’s office announced Friday that the couple’s third child, eight-month-old Callan Clancy, has also died.
Lindsay Clancy is in police custody at a Boston hospital. In her statement Saturday, her husband shared her loving memories of her family and her three children.
“My family was the best thing that ever happened to me,” wrote Patrick Clancy. I always remembered that every day I spent with them was a new gift.”
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“Usually Karan would wake up first and put his head on my shoulder for a few minutes until he got used to the morning,” wrote Patrick Clancy. “Dawson would usually sing loudly and talk his thoughts for a while before we went to get him. Cora was a big girl and would just walk downstairs. I can still vividly remember her coming into the living room with a smile on her face.”
The family “always started the day together reading books, cuddling on the couch, playing with magnetic tiles. Chandler’s elementary school scoots, vacations, skiing, boating outings, on earth.” I loved taking them to places like Duxbury Beach, one of our favorite places on the , there’s a big void right now,” wrote Patrick Clancy.
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At approximately 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, when Patrick Clancy returned home, police responded to 47 Summer Street and called 911 to report his wife’s attempted suicide. Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruise said Lindsay Clancy jumped out of a second-story window.
On Saturday, Patrick Clancy shared personal details about his children and how they made his days shine.
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His oldest, five years old, Cora said, “She had an infectious laugh and was stunningly beautiful. She was a cautious person, but that’s really because she was so caring. I said I wanted to be a doctor and a mom, and I was going to practice by doing Karan’s checkups,” wrote Patrick Clancy.
His middle child, 3-year-old Dawson, “had beautiful, bold brown eyes full of friendship. Always willing to share his toys with others. For all the love he received, he always gave back more,” wrote Patrick Clancy.
And eight-month-old baby Karan, “was our easygoing one. I always said it was because he was our third child. He was born with little fuss and flocked. “It was the best sleeper by far. He was an incredibly happy, energetic baby who always had a smile on his face,” wrote Patrick Clancy.
“Karan died with tremendous courage, even though he was so small. Maybe it was his way of showing me what I needed to do to move forward. I always look to him for inspiration,” wrote Patrick Clancy. “He will always be my little hero.”
Patrick Clancy also shared intimate details about his relationship with his wife, including “love at first sight” when they first met.
“I’d like to share some thoughts on Lindsay. She’s been mostly portrayed these days by people who haven’t met her and didn’t know who the real Lindsay is,” said Patrick Clancy. wrote, “Our marriage has been wonderful, and on the contrary has grown stronger as her condition has deteriorated rapidly. I am as proud to be her husband as I am to be a father.” I still remember the moment I saw her for the first time and I remember being overwhelmed by the kind of love at first sight that you only see in movies. It didn’t take.”
“We said ‘I love you’ to each other many times each day like a reflex. We habitually started each morning with a passionate hug and a sigh of relief as if we had received the perfect medicine.” Patrick Clancy wrote, “After hours passed without a hug, she looked at me and asked, ‘Did you forget? We had a mutual understanding of the reality that people can have bad days, but we stuck to the rule that when one of us got lost, the other was always there to go home. Did. She loved being her nurse, but nothing matched her strong love for our children and her dedication to being their mother. It was all he ever wanted. Her passion has taught me how to be a better father to her. ”
The grieving father also thanked the Duxbury community, first responders, religious leaders and medical workers who had recently helped him and his family.
Patrick Clancy pledges to “commit to the healing and rediscovery of my purpose.” And especially thanks to Cora, Dawson and Karan I don’t know how or when but your love and generosity will help me I know love always wins .”
Patrick Clancy said, “Thank you all for your love and support. The warmth I have received from the community is palpable and your generosity gives me hope that I can focus on some kind of healing.” I’ve reviewed all the messages and posts, some from people I haven’t seen in over 10 years, and others I haven’t met.
An autopsy will determine the exact cause and manner of their deaths, but district attorney Cruz said earlier this week, “Provisionally, it appears the children were strangled.”
Massachusetts General Hospital has confirmed that Lindsey Clancy is an employee there. My deepest condolences to all those affected by these devastating events. ”
Cruise called the incident “an unimaginable and senseless tragedy” and said it did not happen randomly. bottom.
“Many of them will remember what they saw last night,” Cruz said Wednesday.
Hundreds of people attended an inspiring candlelight memorial service addressing mental health at Duxbury’s Holy Family Church on Thursday evening.
Lindsay Clancy is expected to face arraignment after being discharged from the hospital.
Assigned to Cruz’s office, the State Police assist the Duxbury Police in their murder investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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