The shocking 2015 murder of Irish businessman Jason Corbett in his North Carolina home shattered the image of a perfect family and triggered an international legal battle filled with controversy and emotion. His American wife, Molly Martens, and her father, former FBI agent Thomas Martens, claimed they acted in self-defense, alleging Jason had been abusive. However, prosecutors—and Jason’s loved ones—presented a different narrative: a troubled marriage marred by growing tension over custody of Jason’s two children from his previous marriage, ultimately culminating in a fatal altercation where Jason was beaten to death.
The Netflix documentary A Deadly American Marriage explores the complexities of this devastating case. It also introduces viewers to Sarah Corbett Lynch, Jason’s daughter, who was just eight years old when she lost her father. Now older, she shares her experience and uncovers the deeper truths behind the headlines and the documentary’s portrayal of that life-altering night.
