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Irish Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
‘A Deadly American Marriage' - the real life story behind the hit Netflix film
The release of the new documentary 'A Deadly American Marriage' on Netflix has put the tragic killing of Limerick father-of-two Jason Corbett in the spotlight again. The documentary, which began streaming on Netflix on Friday, May 9, has the co-operation of the Corbett family and includes interviews with Jason's orphaned children, Jack and Sarah, as well as his sister Tracey Corbett-Lynch and her husband, David Lynch. Showing never-before-seen footage surrounding the circumstances of the killing of 30-year-old Jason in the bedroom of his home in North Carolina, USA, it's expected to be one of the most-watched for the streaming giant this year. Jason was killed in his home in North Carolina in 2015, and his wife Molly Martens and father-in-law Tom Martens were found guilty of second-degree murder in 2017 after facing trial. Their convictions were later overturned on appeal and, following plea bargains, the murder charges were dropped and Molly Martens pleaded no contest to a charge of voluntary manslaughter while Tom Martens pleaded guilty to the same charge. Here we take a look back on how Irish Mirror prevented the early release from prison of both evil Molly and Thomas Martens by exposing the release date blunder which would have seen the pair freed early. Award winning reporter for Irish Mirror Nicola Donnelly exclusively revealed in early December 2023, that prison records showed the pair were set to walk in that month - after only serving a month behind bars- as our front page on Monday, December 4, 2023 showed. On seeing both their prison records showed Thomas was to be released on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 and Molly on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, we contacted the Department of Adult Correction in North Carolina who confirmed the release dates were correct. But hours later, red-faced prison officials admitted to a mix up due to 'human error' and reversed their embarrassing error on their release dates which then prevented the pair from walking free. And following our revelations Jason Corbett's heartbroken family said had we not discovered and exposed the early release date blunder, the pair would have walked from prison last December. Jason's sister Tracey Corbett Lynch said she and her family are convinced the pair would have been released if we had not broke the story. She also said the blunder caused 'further hurt and upset' to Jason's two children Jack and Sarah after the sentencing hearing last November. 'The events of the sentencing hearing and the confusion over incorrect early prison release dates in North Carolina caused further hurt and upset to Jason's two children, Jack (20) and Sarah (18) who have already suffered far too much.' Tracey said the blunder has been a 'nightmare' and revealed nobody from the North Carolina justice system has been in touch with them. She continued: 'We find it incredible that it was only on a second check of the early release sentence calculations that the error was spotted. We also remain convinced that, but for the actions of the Irish media and the Justice For Jason supporters in highlighting this injustice, the two killers who cruelly took Jason's life and tried to attack his good name would be released after the shocking period of just four weeks behind bars.' Following exposing the early release dates and blunder, there was widespread acclaim from supporters of the Jason Corbett family in both the US and Ireland journalist Nicola Donnelly – whose diligent and dogged reporting uncovered the error which has left US officials red-faced. Supporters of the family praised Donnelly for her tenacity telling her they were 'forever grateful'. Sarah, who released her memoir 'A Time for Truth' earlier this year about her dad Jason and her search for justice and healing, also praised journalist Nicola Donnelly in her book. Sarah wrote how she and Tracey had been enjoying an overnight trip to Dublin when she wrote about the horror of seeing the front page of Irish Mirror that morning stating prison records showed the pair were to be released within days. 'An Irish newspaper's front page story reported the pair were about to be released. The journalist had tried to contact Tracey the previous night, but we were at a show and missed the calls. 'When we got home and checked, the records office of Raleigh confirmed Tom and Molly were about to be released. The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction also released a formal statement with more information. Tom would be released the following day and Molly the day after.' Sarah wrote about how the prison then admitted 'human error' and that the pair were moved to the North Carolina state prison system to serve the remainder of their sentences. 'Whoever caused this debacle, it created another nightmare day for us. If the Irish media and Justice for Jason supporters hadn't reacted forcibly to highlight this injustice [of their early release], I believe the Martens would have been out in plenty of time for Christmas that year.'
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man in Bayboro pleads guilty to trafficking opiates
BAYBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — On Friday, May 2, 2025, a man in Bayboro pled guilty to an active sentence for trafficking opiates. It was announced by District Attorney Scoot Thomas and Pamlico County Sheriff Chris Davis that Montrell Cordess Curtis, 27, of Bayboro, pled guilty to four counts of Trafficking Opiates 4-14 grams, one count of Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, or Deliver Opiates, and one count of Possession of Firearm by a Felon. Curtis received an active sentence of 70-93 months at the Department of Adult Correction as well as a $500,000 fine and court costs. On March 30, 2023, investigators with the Pamlico County Sheriff conducted many controlled buys from Curtis. This led in 166 Fentanyl tablets being purchased from him. In April 2023, investigators were able to get a search warrant for Curtis' person, residence, and vehicle because of his previous drug buys. Since children may have been at the home, officers took Curtis into custody after he left his home. Once officers were able to safely search his home, they found a Spike's Tactical Hellbreaker AR style rifle, a glock handgun, and ammunition. Marijuana, a marijuana rolling tray, and a bag containing 112 blue pills were also found. The blue pills were confirmed by the State Crime Lab to be Fentanyl and weighed around 13 grams. The case was prosecuted by Laura Bell, Assistant District Attorney, the Pamlico CountySheriff's Office handled the investigation, and Superior Court Judge Kent Harrell presided overthe matter. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Yahoo
Fallen officers to be honored at Bank of America Stadium
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is preparing to hold its annual Charlotte Climb. On Sunday, April 27, thousands of participants will climb the stairs at Bank of America Stadium to honor four officers killed after an ambush at an east Charlotte home last year. Those officers were Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer Joshua Eyer, Sam Poloche, and Alden Elliott with the state Department of Adult Correction and U.S. Marshal deputy Thomas Weeks Jr. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: 4 Charlotte officers killed in line of duty to be remembered at BOA Stadium The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department spoke about the fallen officers during a briefing Monday morning: 'These officers we will honor were more than just their uniforms. They were sons, fathers, husbands, and our friends. They dedicated their lives to protect this community and that will never be forgotten. Tunnel to Towers' Charlotte Climb is a symbol of the resilience, sacrifice, and unity.' This is the first time participants will climb at Bank of America Stadium. Previously, the event was held at the Duke Energy building and the Museum Tower. (VIDEO: 13-year-old, 14-year-old arrested after armed carjacking, pursuit, CMPD says)
