Overview

• Jason Corbett, an Irish businessman, was killed in his North Carolina home in 2015 by his wife Molly Martens and her father, Thomas Martens.
• Molly and Thomas claimed they acted in self-defense, alleging Corbett threatened Molly’s life during an argument.
• Initially convicted of second-degree murder in 2017, their sentences were later overturned on appeal, leading to a 2023 plea deal for manslaughter charges.
• The Martens were released from prison in June 2024 after serving part of their reduced sentences.
• Netflix’s new documentary, ‘A Deadly American Marriage,’ features interviews with family members and examines unresolved aspects of the case, including conflicting testimonies.