Patrick Clancy & Rachel Danis: Barry's Bootcamp Photo, Costa Rica, and the Affair Theory

Summary of Patrick Clancy & Rachel Danis: Barry's Bootcamp Photo, Costa Rica, and the Affair Theory

by Stephanie Soo

55m•September 25, 2026
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Overview of Patrick Clancy & Rachel Danis: Barry's Bootcamp Photo, Costa Rica, and the Affair Theory

This episode is part of Stephanie Soo’s multi-part deep dive into the Lindsay Clancy case, focusing less on the trial itself and more on the internet’s nonstop speculation around Patrick Clancy’s new wife, Dr. Rachel Danis. The episode examines viral theories about whether Patrick and Rachel knew each other before the Clancy children were killed, how online sleuths have tried to connect photos, travel records, and reviews, and what is actually confirmed versus what is rumor.

What This Episode Covers

The Lindsay Clancy case background

  • The episode revisits the murder of the three Clancy children and the public’s reaction to the case.
  • Lindsay Clancy is the only person officially charged in connection with the children’s deaths.
  • The host repeatedly emphasizes that:
    • Patrick Clancy has not been named a suspect or person of interest.
    • Rachel Danis is not part of any criminal investigation.
    • Much of what is discussed online is speculation, not evidence.

Patrick and Lindsay’s relationship timeline

  • Patrick and Lindsay met in 2013 through a roommate who was also Patrick’s cousin.
  • Their relationship progressed quickly:
    • Dated for about two years
    • Moved in together in 2015
    • Married in 2016
    • Had their first child, Cora, in 2017
  • Both were described publicly as family-oriented and generally compatible.

Who Rachel Danis is

  • Rachel Danis is described as a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist at Mount Sinai.
  • Online attention has focused heavily on:
    • Her resemblance to Lindsay Clancy
    • Her family background
    • Her connection to wealthy and influential people through her father, Roy Danis
  • The episode stresses that these are mostly loose public connections, not proof of wrongdoing.

Main Internet Theories Discussed

1. Did Patrick and Rachel know each other before the murders?

This is the central theory explored.

Evidence people point to:

  • A blurry Barry’s Bootcamp photo from November 2022 that some think shows both Patrick and Rachel.
  • Patrick’s travel to New York around that time.
  • The idea that they both frequent Barry’s Bootcamp.
  • Suspicion around Patrick and Rachel being seen together publicly after the tragedy.

What the episode says:

  • The Barry’s photo is too blurry to confirm conclusively.
  • A later Barry’s photo from 2024/2025 appears to clearly show them together, but that supports only the later timeline, not an earlier affair.
  • The episode suggests the 2022 photo remains unverified.

2. The Costa Rica theory

Another major viral theory was that Patrick and Rachel were in Costa Rica together shortly after the children died.

What was circulating:

  • A social media post showing Rachel in Costa Rica in February 2023
  • Claims that Patrick may have been there too

Clarification discussed in the episode:

  • The original poster of the Costa Rica photos clarified that Rachel was on a five-day organized group trip from February 1–5, 2023.
  • The poster said Patrick was not on the trip and they did not know him.
  • This appears to debunk the claim that Patrick and Rachel were together in Costa Rica.

3. Yelp and Google review sleuthing

The episode spends significant time on alleged online review accounts believed to belong to Patrick.

Why people care:

  • The reviews are used by internet sleuths to infer Patrick’s personality and to claim hidden patterns.
  • Some reviews are negative, picky, or oddly specific, which has fueled more speculation.

Examples mentioned:

  • Kingsbury Club and Spa
  • Miami kiteboarding
  • Hotels, restaurants, Starbucks, CVS, and other businesses
  • A Google review for a Costa Rica hiking trail that some linked to Patrick

What the episode concludes:

  • Some review accounts appear plausibly linked to Patrick, but nothing here proves an affair or criminal involvement.
  • The reviews mostly show that people think Patrick is very particular and frequent in leaving public reviews.

4. Rachel’s father and wealth rumors

The episode also dives into speculation about Rachel’s father, Roy Danis, and wider elite connections.

What is discussed:

  • Roy Danis appears to have a long career in wine and spirits.
  • He is publicly linked to business ventures with Edgar Bronfman Jr.
  • Internet users then spin broader theories involving Seagram, Epstein, and Nixxiom.

Important caveat:

  • The episode explicitly says these are only public professional connections.
  • There is no evidence presented that any of these connections imply criminal behavior or secret involvement in the Clancy case.

5. The hot mic / courtroom moment

The episode revisits the viral “shut her up” / “shut it off” courtroom audio from Lindsay’s trial.

Key point:

  • The audio is ambiguous and has been interpreted differently online.
  • The discussion suggests the moment fueled further public hostility and speculation around how the prosecution treated Lindsay.
  • Defense attorney Reddington’s reaction in court became a memorable viral moment.

Patrick and Rachel’s public life after the tragedy

Patrick’s moves and behavior

  • Patrick reportedly moved to New York City in April 2023.
  • He said he did not want to stay in Duxbury, where everyone knew what happened.
  • The internet has debated whether his move and public outings indicate healthy coping or emotional detachment.

Rachel and Patrick in public

  • They have been photographed in New York City, at coffee shops, and around the Hamptons.
  • A photo showing Rachel possibly pregnant triggered more speculation.
  • Some people praised them for trying to rebuild their lives; others thought it was too soon.

The funeral / memorial confusion

  • One rumor claimed Rachel attended the children’s funeral.
  • The episode says that could not be verified.
  • What was confirmed was that Rachel attended a memorial event for the children much later, in 2025.

Key takeaways

  • The episode is largely about how the internet turns fragments of information into elaborate theories.
  • The strongest “evidence” discussed is mostly circumstantial: blurry photos, public reviews, travel timing, and social media posts.
  • A major clarification is that the Costa Rica theory appears to be false.
  • No official evidence links Patrick Clancy to the murders.
  • No official evidence shows Rachel Danis had any role in the case.
  • The episode repeatedly warns viewers not to confuse online speculation with confirmed facts.

Overall takeaway

This installment is less about solving the case and more about dissecting the online obsession surrounding Patrick Clancy, Rachel Danis, and the idea of a hidden affair. Stephanie Soo frames the discussion carefully, repeatedly separating confirmed information from viral rumors, while also showing how quickly the internet builds narratives from blurry photos, old reviews, and timing coincidences.