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What began as a fairy tale for Irish widower Jason Corbett quickly descended into an unfathomable nightmare. When the Limerick businessman and father of two found love again with his American au pair, Molly Martens, in 2008, it seemed like a fresh start. The couple, along with Jason’s children Jack and Sarah, relocated from Ireland to North Carolina to build their new life together. Yet on August 2, 2015, this seemingly idyllic existence shattered when Jason was brutally killed in his home by Molly and her father Thomas Martens, a former FBI agent. Now, Netflix’s gripping new documentary A DEADLY AMERICAN MARRIAGE delves deep into this Irish tragedy, offering viewers unprecedented access to the case that shocked both nations.

Set to premiere on May 9, this fly-on-the-wall documentary has been meticulously crafted over four years and promises to be what Netflix describes as “a chilling exploration of love and betrayal.” The 102-minute special features exclusive interviews with members of both the Corbett and Martens families, including rare perspectives from Molly, Thomas, and Jason’s children Jack and Sarah, who were just 10 and 8 years old respectively when their father was killed. At the heart of this documentary lies the haunting question: Was Jason’s death an act of self-defense as Molly and Thomas claimed, or something far more calculated?

In 2023, Molly pleaded no contest and Thomas pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter to avoid trial, after successfully overturning their initial murder convictions. Their subsequent release from prison in June 2024 only intensified public scrutiny and reignited debates over the true nature of that fatal night. Behind this powerful documentary are award-winning filmmakers Jessica Burgess, known for Rich & Shameless and American Monster, and Jenny Popplewell who directed What Jennifer Did and American Murder: The Family Next Door. Their unflinching examination was inspired by books written by Jason’s sister Tracey Corbett-Lynch, “My Brother Jason,” and his daughter Sarah, “A Time For Truth.” As viewers bear witness to the conflicting narratives surrounding Jason’s death, A DEADLY AMERICAN MARRIAGE challenges us to contemplate the elusive truths beneath a once seemingly picture-perfect life that ended in unimaginable violence. The documentary is expected to attract massive audiences both in Ireland and the United States, bringing renewed attention to a case that continues to resonate with profound questions about justice, truth, and the sometimes deceptive nature of domestic bliss.