Deadly American Marriage Story

A Deadly American Marriage Story is a gripping true crime account of love turned lethal, where the lines between justice, manipulation, and heartbreak blur. When Irish businessman Jason Corbett moved to North Carolina with his American wife, Molly Martens, no one expected that the family home would become the scene of a brutal killing.

On the morning of August 2, 2015, Jason was found bludgeoned to death in his bedroom. Molly and her father, retired FBI agent Thomas Martens, claimed self-defence. But what unfolded in the courtroom exposed years of marital tension, disturbing allegations, and a fight over Jason's two young children. Was it a premeditated murder or a desperate act of protection?

Through courtroom transcripts, witness testimonies, and newly uncovered details, A Deadly American Marriage story unpacks the explosive 2017 trial, the Martens' convictions, and their shocking 2023 plea deals that dramatically reduced their sentences. It also examines the broader legal and emotional aftermath: two devastated families, international media scrutiny, and a daughter's relentless pursuit of justice for her slain father.

This book is not just about a murder-it's about what happens when love curdles into fear, when systems fail to protect the innocent, and when the fight for truth becomes a lifelong mission.

For readers of true crime, courtroom drama, and real-life tragedy, A Deadly American Marriage story offers an unforgettable exploration into one of the most haunting domestic homicide cases of the decade.