US EditionJason Corbett's family respond to killers in Netflix A Deadly American Marriage
- Jason Corbett, a 39-year-old Irishman, was fatally attacked at his Lexington, North Carolina residence on August 2, 2015, by Molly Martens, to whom he was married, and her father, Thomas Martens.
- Their conflict followed a turbulent relationship that included custody disputes over Jason’s children and allegations of abuse, with Molly and Thomas claiming self-defense while Jason’s family disputes these claims.
- After their 2017 conviction for second-degree murder, the verdict was overturned on appeal, leading Molly and Thomas to accept plea deals for voluntary manslaughter and serve sentences until their release in June 2024.
- The documentary titled A Deadly American Marriage, which premiered on Netflix on May 9, 2025, delves into Jason’s case by featuring interviews with law enforcement, family members, and others involved, emphasizing the lack of justice his family has endured.
- Jason’s family continues to seek justice and hope the documentary will honor his memory and ensure victims’ voices are heard amid the complex legal aftermath of the case.
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A chilling 911 call, secret recordings and a missing mum: 8 key moments in the new Netflix documentary about Jason Corbett and Molly Martens’ deadly marriage
Among the most anticipated true-crime documentaries of the year, A Deadly American Marriage was designed to get people talking. Four years in the making, and featuring in-depth contributions from both sides, this gripping feature-length account tells the horrifying story of a real-life North Carolina killing that sent shockwaves around the world.
Where are Molly and Thomas Martens now? Subjects of A Deadly American Marriage on Netflix
A Deadly American Marriage explores the complex case of the death of Jason Corbett, who died at the hands of his wife and her father.The new Netflix documentary "sheds light on the many lingering questions stemming from the events" and explores his death.Featuring interviews with Molly, Thomas and Jason's children, sister and brother-in-law, the documentary offers "divergent perspectives of those directly impacted by his killing".Read on to lear…
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