Slain Jason Corbett’s wife Molly Martens and father-in-law have been charged with Jason’s murder – TheLiberal.ie – Our News, Your Views

Slain Jason Corbett’s wife Molly Martens and father-in-law have been charged with Jason’s murder




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According to reports in local media, Molly Martens and her father, 65-year-old Thomas Michael Martens, have been charged with the murder of 39-year-old Jason Corbett. They have both been indicted with second-degree murder and voluntary manslaughter.

Mr. Corbett, who was originally from Janesboro in Limerick, died in the home he shared in the States with his second wife, Ms. Martens, at a date last August. Mr. Corbett was allegedly beaten to death with a baseball bat. His first wife, Mags Corbett, lost her life during an asthma attack back in 2006.

After Mr. Corbett’s death, a bitter legal battle ensued between Ms. Martens and her deceased husband’s relatives in Ireland to gain custody of Mr. Corbett’s two children, Jack and Sarah, from his first marriage.

Ms. Martens wanted to retain guardianship of the children, but a North Carolina judge ruled that the children’s best interests were to live with their aunt Tracey Lynch in Limerick.

Ms. Martens and her father will now appear in court in the United States at a later date to stand trial over Mr. Corbett’s tragic death.

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