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Mugshots of Molly and Tom Martens released following release dates mix-up
Mugshots of Molly and Tom Martens released following release dates mix-up
The father and daughter were jailed in November after accepting a voluntary manslaughter plea deal for killing Limerick man Jason Corbett in 2015

Fri, 08 Dec, 2023

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Wed, 06 Dec, 2023

Inaccurate reports of Molly and Tom Martens release causes further heartache for Corbett family
Inaccurate reports of Molly and Tom Martens release causes further heartache for Corbett family
Killers were transferred to a maximum-security prison in the US on Tuesday following two days of confusion around their release dates

Wed, 06 Dec, 2023

'Human error' to blame for Molly and Thomas Martens prison release mix-up
'Human error' to blame for Molly and Thomas Martens prison release mix-up
A correct calculation of their sentences means neither will be released from jail until June of next year

Tue, 05 Dec, 2023

Terry Prone: Tough love includes intervening when a child is destroying their life
S Terry Prone: Tough love includes intervening when a child is destroying their life
Parents who ignore destructive behaviour are merely fuelling the fire

Mon, 13 Nov, 2023

Martens Corbett trial: Maintain your lies for so long, and you might start to believe them
S Martens Corbett trial: Maintain your lies for so long, and you might start to believe them
Following this week’s trial, Alison O’Reilly reflects on her interaction with Molly Martens

Sun, 12 Nov, 2023

Mick Clifford: Martens pair used their money for maximum gain
S Mick Clifford: Martens pair used their money for maximum gain
With sufficient funds, a certain ‘elasticity’ in the US legal system means that outrageous claims can be entertained in court

Fri, 10 Nov, 2023

Molly and Thomas Martens will not appeal their jail sentences
Molly and Thomas Martens will not appeal their jail sentences
Attorney for Thomas Martens expects the retired FBI agent to be "out in seven months" 

Thu, 09 Nov, 2023

'There is a monster lurking' — what Sarah and Jack Corbett told the Martens trial
'There is a monster lurking' — what Sarah and Jack Corbett told the Martens trial
The courtroom was filled with people crying, and embracing, while Jack and Sarah Corbett spoke softly and eloquently about their lives since their father was killed

Thu, 09 Nov, 2023

'There is a monster lurking underneath the exterior'
'This is not a moment for celebration': Family of Jason Corbett issues statement
Molly Martens and Tom Martens were both jailed for the manslaughter of Limerick man Jason Corbett

Thu, 09 Nov, 2023

‘It does not make sense,’ says judge as Martens pair sent back to jail
‘It does not make sense,’ says judge as Martens pair sent back to jail
Judge finds 'holes in evidence' of Tom and Molly Martens as court hears emotional testimony from children who say they were coached to lie

Wed, 08 Nov, 2023

'The Martens have made me an orphan': Molly and Tom Martens returned to jail in Jason Corbett case
'The Martens have made me an orphan': Molly and Tom Martens returned to jail in Jason Corbett case
In an emotional victim impact statement, Jason Corbett's daughter Sarah said: "Molly took everything from me. I do not love Molly Martens, she is not my mother."

Wed, 08 Nov, 2023

Jason Corbett's family has had 'enough of the drama', says prosecutor in Martens case
Jason Corbett's family has had 'enough of the drama', says prosecutor in Martens case
Alan Martin told Davidson County Court it was a 'miracle that Jason Corbett’s children Jack and Sarah Corbett did not witness their father being beaten to death with a brick and baseball bat in August 2015

Wed, 08 Nov, 2023

Court hears Jason Corbett’s injuries showed 'how terrified Molly Martens and her father were'
Court hears Jason Corbett’s injuries showed 'how terrified Molly Martens and her father were'
Judge at sentencing hearing had to warn a courtroom after there were gasps of horror after the claim by an expert in intimate partner violence

Wed, 08 Nov, 2023

Corbett/Martens hearing
US police surgeon claims Jason Corbett's first wife could have died by strangulation
The claim was made despite the cause of death of Margaret 'Mags' Corbett being determined by Irish doctors as an asthma attack, and robust denials of any suspicions from her family

Tue, 07 Nov, 2023

Corbett/Martens hearing
Violence in home of Molly Martens and Jason Corbett recounted by witnesses
Friends and neighbours gave testimony yesterday detailing arguments, physical violence and controlling behaviour in the Corbett’s marriage

Sat, 04 Nov, 2023

Jason Corbett's children said 'we don't like listening to fighting', according to secret recording
Jason Corbett's children said 'we don't like listening to fighting', according to secret recording
The incident took place on February 17, 2015 in their home when the couple argued about Molly Martens giving dinner to Jason Corbett’s son and daughter before he arrived home

Thu, 02 Nov, 2023

'My dad got very mad': Recanted interviews with Jason Corbett's children played in court
'My dad got very mad': Recanted interviews with Jason Corbett's children played in court
Jack and Sarah Corbett told social services in America that their father, Jason Corbett from Limerick, had pulled Molly Martens' hair, rolled a car over her foot, and hit her in the face

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

Corbett/Martens hearing
Thomas Martens told police he struck Jason Corbett with a baseball bat
A sentencing hearing for the former FBI agent and his daughter, Molly Martens, heard a recording of a police interview conducted in the aftermath of Jason Corbett's death in 2015

Tue, 31 Oct, 2023

Corbett/Martens hearing
Attorney for Molly Martens claims she feared Jason Corbett could kill her
Retired FBI agent Thomas Martens, 73, who was accused of beating Limerick man Jason Corbett, 39, to death with a baseball bat in 2015, today pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

Jason Corbett's family in North Carolina ahead of retrial of Molly Martens and Thomas Martens
Jason Corbett's family in North Carolina ahead of retrial of Molly Martens and Thomas Martens
Two facing retrial on murder and manslaughter charges

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

Daughter of Jason Corbett to release balloons marking End Domestic Violence month
Daughter of Jason Corbett to release balloons marking End Domestic Violence month
The teenager flew to the states on Friday with her family to be in court tomorrow to face the people standing trial for her father’s death

Sun, 29 Oct, 2023

Molly Martens and father Thomas for court ahead of Jason Corbett murder retrial
Molly Martens and father Thomas for court ahead of Jason Corbett murder retrial
Judge David Hall will preside over the 10am hearing in courtroom 6 in the Davidson County Courthouse in Lexington, court officials say

Sun, 29 Oct, 2023

Jason Corbett killing: accused asks for change of location to receive 'impartial trial'
Jason Corbett killing: accused asks for change of location to receive 'impartial trial'
Attorneys for Thomas Martens, who is going to trial for a second time over the 2015 death of Limerick businessman Jason Corbett, wants the court proceedings moved out of Davidson County, alleging that "he cannot obtain a fair and impartial trial," ...

Tue, 03 Jan, 2023

Slain Jason Corbett's sister slams 'disgusting' claims he killed his first wife
Slain Jason Corbett's sister slams 'disgusting' claims he killed his first wife
Jason Corbett’s children have given written statements to prosecutors on the events surrounding their father’s death

Fri, 02 Dec, 2022

Jason Corbett killing: Defence claims Limerick man had murdered his first wife
Jason Corbett killing: Defence claims Limerick man had murdered his first wife
The hearing on Thursday saw Judge David Hall issue a more detailed gag order around the trial

Thu, 01 Dec, 2022

Jason Corbett killing: Molly and Thomas Martens retrial set for June 2023
Jason Corbett killing: Molly and Thomas Martens retrial set for June 2023
This will be the second time that the two will face second-degree murder charges in Jason Corbett’s death

Wed, 21 Sep, 2022

Molly and Thomas Martens' trial date for murder of Jason Corbett may be confirmed next month
Molly and Thomas Martens' trial date for murder of Jason Corbett may be confirmed next month
The pair's earlier convictions were overturned after statements made by Jack and Sarah Corbett were excluded by the trial judge

Tue, 23 Aug, 2022

Lack of retrial date leaves Jason Corbett's daughter feeling 'completely hopeless'
Lack of retrial date leaves Jason Corbett's daughter feeling 'completely hopeless'
Sarah Corbett revealed her feelings on the seventh anniversary of Jason's death

Thu, 04 Aug, 2022

Call for retrial date to be set on seventh anniversary of Jason Corbett's death
Call for retrial date to be set on seventh anniversary of Jason Corbett's death
Jason Corbett was killed at his North Carolina home on August 2, 2015

Tue, 02 Aug, 2022

Jason Corbett's sister 'confident' of seeing his 'murderers back in prison'
Jason Corbett's sister 'confident' of seeing his 'murderers back in prison'
Jason Corbett's wife and father-in-law, Molly and Tom Martens are to be retried next year after winning appeals

Wed, 29 Dec, 2021

Jason Corbett's daughter slams 'former stepmother' for making her an 'orphan'
Jason Corbett's daughter slams 'former stepmother' for making her an 'orphan'
The daughter of Jason Corbett, who was killed by his second wife and father-law, has slammed her “former stepmother” for making her an “orphan”.

Sun, 11 Apr, 2021

Jason Corbett's children’s evidence could hold the key to retrial 
Jason Corbett's children’s evidence could hold the key to retrial 
The second Jason Corbett murder trial may hinge on who the jury believe to have been the abuser and who was the abused in his relationship with Molly Martens, writes Liz Dunphy

Sat, 10 Apr, 2021

Jason Corbett's children prepared to give evidence in retrial
Jason Corbett's children prepared to give evidence in retrial
Molly and Tom Martens were yesterday granted bail with a bond of $200,000 on condition they surrendered their passports and stayed away from the family of Jason, who they killed in 2015

Thu, 08 Apr, 2021

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