Who is Kyle Carney? Patrick Clancy's friend testified in Lindsay Clancy trial for killing children - 5 things to know

Kyle Carney took the stand on August 6, in the Lindsay Clancy trial, and spoke about the accused mother and her ex-husband Patrick Clancy.

Kyle Carney took the stand on August 6 in the Lindsay Clancy trial and spoke about the mother accused of killing her three children. Carney is friends with Lindsay's ex-husband, Patrick Clancy.

Kyle Carney, a friend of Patrick Clancy, took the stand on August 6 in the Lindsay Clancy trial. (X/@cathyrusson)

While Lindsay has not denied killing her children – Cora, Dawson, and Callan, she pleaded not guilty to murder saying she was overmedicated and suffering from postpartum psychosis when she strangled her children. Given the interest in Patrick Clancy amid the trial, Carney has also come into focus for being his friend.

Here's all you need to know about Kyle Carney.

Kyle Carney: 5 things to know

1. Carney and his wife, Sarah, are friends with Patrick Clancy.
2. Carney hosted Patrick and Lindsay for dinner at his Duxbury home on January 22, 2023.
3. Patrick met Carney in college in 2009 and the two have been friends since. He reportedly met Lindsay about 12 years back, before she and Patrick were married.
4. He said he gathered with the Clancy family every other month and did not notice any changes in demeanor or behavior. After Callan was born, Carney's family and the Clancy family gathered at the beach over the summer and he went fishing with Patrick at the time. He described not noticing any changes in Lindsay at the time.
5. However, when Lindsay and Patrick visited in January 2023, Lindsay seemed quieter than normal to Carney.

Kyle Carney testimony at Lindsay Clancy trial

Independent reporter Meghann Cuniff shared the full transcript of Carney's testimony, along with a video from the Lindsay Clancy trial.

The full transcript is as follows –

01:46 "When did you meet Lindsay Clancy?"

"Maybe 12 years ago."

02:09 "How often would you see Patrick and his family while you were both living in Duxbury?"

"Maybe every other month."

02:20 "And would you interact with Lindsay Clancy during those gatherings?"

"Yes."

"And what was her typical demeanor?"

"Kind, caring."

02:45 "Did you notice any changes in Lindsay Clancy after the birth of Cora or Dawson?"

"No."

"Directing your attention to after Callan Clancy was born, did you interact with the Clancy family that summer?"

"Yes."

03:36 "Over the summer of 2022, did you notice any differences in the in Lindsay Clancy's demeanor or behavior?"

"No."

"Throughout the fall of 2022 into the beginning of January 2023, would you see Patrick Clancy?"

"Yes."

"How often did you see him?"

"Again, maybe once a month, maybe."

04:31 "And what was the purpose of gathering that day?"

"Socialize. It was a nice day out. I was having a fire to burn some brush in my backyard, and thought it'd be nice to invite them to come over and get the kids out and enjoy a nice day."

"And what was Lindsay's demeanor that day?"

"I'd say quieter than normal."

05:44 "Her behavior demeanor appeared normal."

"Did you have any problems communicating with her when you had conversation in the kitchen?"

"No."

"How long was the family there at your house that day?"

"Maybe a few hours."