Plot: A Deadly American Marriage explores one of the most emotionally charged and controversial true-crime cases in recent years—the killing of Jason Corbett. Jason, a widowed father from Ireland, moved to the United States in search of healing and stability. He married Molly Martens and their blended family appeared picture-perfect. But that illusion shattered in 2015 when Jason was found dead. His injuries indicating a violent and deliberate act. Molly and her father claimed self-defense, but Jason’s family launched a determined effort to prove otherwise. It followed a prolonged legal war across two countries, filled with pain, questions, and heartache. The 2017 murder conviction brought some closure, but a retrial led to a 2024 plea deal. It reducing the charges and allowing both defendants to go free. Through exclusive footage, real 911 calls, and deeply personal interviews, A Deadly American Marriage on Afdah goes beyond the courtroom to examine the emotional wreckage left behind. It also poses difficult questions about how the legal system works. Sometimes fails when it comes to domestic crimes. This documentary is a testament to the power of persistence, the complexity of truth, and the unbreakable bond of family determined to seek justice against all odds.
A Deadly American Marriage 2025
