Shortcut: Revisiting A Deadly American Marriage with Jason Corbett's Family - ATC International

January 28, 2026·16 min·1 clip

Sarah Corbett Lynch explains how Molly Martins coached her to lie about her father's murder when she was eight.

This episode of Australian True Crime features Tracy Corbett Lynch, the sister of murdered Irishman Jason Corbett, and his daughter, Sarah Corbett Lynch. They discuss the Netflix documentary "A Deadly American Marriage" and their published books about the case. Jason Corbett was killed in his North Carolina bedroom in 2015 by his wife, Molly Martens, and her father, former FBI agent Tom Martens. The pair were initially convicted of second-degree murder but had their convictions overturned on appeal. Molly Martens and Tom Martens were later convicted of voluntary manslaughter, served reduced sentences, and are now free. Tracy and Sarah argue the documentary omitted key details about Molly Martens's history of deception. They cite her false claims about being a friend of Jason's first wife, Mags, and about having a sister who died of leukemia. Sarah, who was eight years old when her father was killed, describes being interviewed by authorities days after the murder. She states she lied during those interviews because Molly Martens, her primary caregiver since age three, instructed her to and because she was afraid. Sarah recalls feeling dizzy and hallucinating on the night of the killing, believing she was given medication by Molly Martens. Tracy details how Molly Martens sent pictures of wedding dresses only three months after arriving in Ireland as an au pair. She explains Jason Corbett had expressed a desire to slow the relationship to protect his children, who had already lost their biological mother. Financial records show Jason Corbett paid for the wedding and a house in the U.S., though the Martens family claimed Tom Martens paid for the wedding. A social worker's report noted the children used vocabulary unusual for their ages during interviews, suggesting possible coaching. Sarah emphasizes that her statements about her father often began with "Molly said," reflecting the alleged manipulation. Tracy states all claims in her book are backed by factual evidence, records, and recordings. The tone is a raw, emotional, and detailed conversation focused on personal testimony and evidentiary claims. The style is interview-based, with the host prompting specific recollections and contextual details from the guests. Listeners interested in true crime narratives about legal appeals, family trauma, and contested media portrayals would find this episode compelling. Those sensitive to descriptions of domestic violence and child manipulation may find the content distressing.

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