Thomas Martens

Molly Martens wanted husband out of house to seek custody of his children, prosecutors claim

Jason Corbett killing: Defence lawyers for Molly Martens and her father Thomas want US judge to apply extreme mitigation in sentencing

Wed Nov 08 2023 - 18:24

‘Meticulously responsible’ Tom Martens portrayed in court as a loving father and grandfather who ‘follows the rules rigidly’

Character witnesses describe former FBI agent who faces sentencing for manslaughter of Limerick man Jason Corbett

Wed Nov 08 2023 - 06:00

Death of Jason Corbett’s first wife put under the microscope as her children look on in court

The ghosts of their parents are everywhere in this trial for Jack and Sarah, but neither will rest until the truth outs

Tue Nov 07 2023 - 06:00

Children of Jason Corbett to deliver victim impact statements before sentencing of Molly and Thomas Martens

Jack and Sarah Corbett were given option to have member of prosecution legal team read statements but have chosen to take the stand

Mon Nov 06 2023 - 21:36

Witnesses for Molly Martens tell of Corbett’s coercive behaviour

Under cross-examination, court hears neighbour never saw any physical abuse by Jason Corbett

Sat Nov 04 2023 - 06:00

Molly Martens hearing: The dramatic evidence from the week in court

Jason Corbett's children had to listen to harrowing testimony about father’s death in North Carolina in 2015

Sat Nov 04 2023 - 03:00

Friends of Molly Martens tell court Jason Corbett was jealous and controlling

Prosecutors question wife’s credibility, claiming she made numerous untrue statements, including being the birth mother of Corbett’s children

Fri Nov 03 2023 - 17:40

Jason Corbett’s children told social workers he physically and verbally hurt Molly Martens, court told

Molly Martens hearing: Interviews made at North Carolina children’s centre four days after killing played for court

Wed Nov 01 2023 - 18:12

Sharon Martens’s story finally heard as family waits to learn its fate

Mother of Molly Martens said she heard thumps, bangs and barking on night of Jason Corbett’s death but then things calmed and she fell asleep

Tue Oct 31 2023 - 20:00

Thomas Martens described son-in-law Jason Corbett ‘as cruel and controlling’ to police

Prosecutor claims Sharon Martens statement is not credible and urges judge not to give it substantial weight

Tue Oct 31 2023 - 17:45

Molly Martens feared Jason Corbett killed first wife, counsel tells US court, amid plea deal

North Carolina court to determine sentences after Molly Martens and her father, Thomas, agree to plea deal on lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter

Mon Oct 30 2023 - 21:42

Molly Martens and father Thomas reach plea deal over death of Jason Corbett

Wife of Irish man enters no contest plea, father admits voluntary manslaughter

Mon Oct 30 2023 - 15:18

Molly Martens and father Thomas return to court six years after being convicted of Jason Corbett’s murder

New hearing into the 2015 killing of the Limerick man in North Carolina is due to take place next week amid speculation about potential plea agreement

Sun Oct 29 2023 - 06:00

Plea deal could avert new US trial over killing of Limerick man Jason Corbett

Molly Martens and her father Thomas scheduled to stand trial again for second-degree murder next month

Fri Oct 13 2023 - 06:00

Jason Corbett’s children face their father’s killers for first time as retrial date still to be set

A second hearing will decide on retrial of Molly Martens Corbett and Thomas Martens

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 15:19

Plea deal for Thomas and Molly Martens not ruled out after release on bail

Father and daughter appealed conviction for murder of Irish man Jason Corbett in US

Fri Apr 09 2021 - 01:00

Thomas and Molly Martens walk out of jail pending retrial

Judge sets $200,000 bond as lawyers decline to comment on reports of plea bargain

Wed Apr 07 2021 - 22:35

Molly Martens and Tom Martens could be released on bail today

Killers of Limerick man Jason Corbett set for hearing amid plea deal negotiations

Wed Apr 07 2021 - 06:21

Thomas Martens fails in bid to be released from prison over Covid-19 fears

Court rules man convicted of murdering Jason Corbett to remain in prison pending appeal

Tue Apr 28 2020 - 20:27

Corbett children’s trust to be paid €665,000 in civil case settlement

Sister of murdered Limerick man says ruling removes his children from Martens family

Tue Mar 26 2019 - 20:36