A new Netflix documentary, "A Deadly American Marriage," explores the 2015 murder of Irish-born Jason Corbett in North Carolina. His American wife, Molly Martens, and her ex-FBI agent father, Thomas Martens, confessed to the beating death but claimed self-defense. They were convicted in 2017, but convictions were overturned. In 2023, Thomas pleaded guilty and Molly no contest, leading to their release in 2024. Corbett's daughter, Sarah, who gained custody of his children, believes justice was not served and has written a memoir, "A Time for Truth," detailing her perspective and additional evidence.
Daughter of Irish man beaten to death by American wife, her ex-FBI agent father rejects self-defense claims
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A new Netflix documentary, "A Deadly American Marriage," explores the 2015 murder of Irish-born Jason Corbett in North Carolina. His American wife, Molly Martens, and her ex-FBI agent father, Thomas Martens, confessed to the beating death but claimed self-defense. They were convicted in 2017, but convictions were overturned. In 2023, Thomas pleaded guilty and Molly no contest, leading to their release in 2024. Corbett's daughter, Sarah, who gained custody of his children, believes justice was not served and has written a memoir, "A Time for Truth," detailing her perspective and additional evidence.
Trending- 1 2008: Jason Corbett and Molly Martens met.
- 2 2010: Jason Corbett and Molly Martens engaged.
- 3 2011: Jason Corbett and Molly Martens married.
- 4 August 2, 2015: Jason Corbett beaten to death.
- 5 2017: Molly and Thomas Martens convicted.
- 6 2023: Convictions overturned; Thomas pleaded guilty, Molly no contest.
- 7 2024: Molly and Thomas Martens released from prison.
- 8 May 9: Netflix documentary "A Deadly American Marriage" premiered.
- Jason Corbett's death
- Convictions and subsequent release of Molly and Thomas Martens
- Ongoing debate and questions about the case
- A documentary and memoir released
What: A new Netflix documentary and a memoir by Jason Corbett's daughter are raising questions about the 2015 murder of Irish-born Jason Corbett by his American wife, Molly Martens, and her ex-FBI agent father, Thomas Martens, who claimed self-defense.
When: 2015 (Jason Corbett's death on Aug 2), 2017 (Martens convicted), 2023 (convictions overturned, Thomas pleaded guilty, Molly no contest), 2024 (Martens released), May 9 (Netflix documentary premiered).
Where: North Carolina (Corbett's home), Greensboro (FBI office).
Why: Molly Martens alleged her husband was choking her, leading to the deadly confrontation. Sarah Corbett believes her father was murdered and justice was not served.
How: Jason Corbett was beaten to death with a bat. Molly and Thomas Martens confessed to the beating. The case involved convictions, appeals, plea deals, and a documentary.