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Netflix's 'A Deadly American Marriage' Reexamines Jason Corbett's Killing

The documentary revisits the 2015 murder of Irishman Jason Corbett, featuring perspectives from his family and convicted killers Molly and Tom Martens.

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Molly Martens and Jason Corbett married in 2011.
Photo of Jack, Jason, Molly, and Sarah Corbett

Overview

  • Jason Corbett, an Irish father of two, was killed in 2015 by his wife Molly Martens and her father Tom Martens in North Carolina.
  • Both were initially convicted of second-degree murder but later pleaded guilty to manslaughter and were released from prison in June 2024 under parole conditions.
  • The new Netflix documentary, released May 9, 2025, includes interviews with the Martens, Corbett’s children, and his family, presenting contrasting narratives of the case.
  • Jason’s family participated in the documentary to honor his memory and highlight their belief in the judicial system's failure to deliver justice.
  • Tom Martens, a retired FBI agent, and Molly Martens remain under probation in Tennessee, barred from living together or contacting Corbett’s children, who now reside in Ireland.