Jason Corbett Age, Wife, Children, Siblings, Case Update, Story, Biography

Who was Jason Corbett? Biography, Wiki

The story of Jason Corbett has gripped audiences from Limerick to North Carolina. He spent years raising two young children after losing his first wife, then built a new life with Molly Martens. On August 2, 2015, he was found dead in his home—his case would spark questions like “Who killed Jason Corbett?” and trigger a legal saga that’s still unfolding.

Jason Corbett Age

Born in 1976, the age of Jason Corbett was 39 years old when he died. His age became a key detail in news reports and documentaries exploring his final years and the circumstances of his death.

Short Bio And Some Quick Facts

Complete Real Name	Jason Corbett
DOB	1976
Date of Death	August 2, 2015
Age (At the time of Death)	39 years
Place of Birth	Limerick, Ireland
Zodiac Sign	Update Soon
Parents	Update Soon
Siblings	Tracey (Sister), John (Brother)
Education	Degree in Business Administration
Institute	University of Limerick
Occupation	Reporter, Copy editor
Relationship Status	Married
Nationality	Irish
First wife	Margaret “Mags” Fitzpatrick (m.2003)
Second Wife	Molly Martens (m.2011)
Children	Jack, Sarah
Ethnicity	Irish
Religion	Catholic
Height	Update Soon
Eye color	Black
Hair color	Black and White
Category	Biography

Education

Jason completed secondary school in Limerick and later earned a degree in business administration from the University of Limerick. Friends remember him as someone who applied his studies to growing small enterprises back home.

Family

Jason Corbett family ties ran deep in County Limerick. He had two siblings—an older sister, Tracey, and a younger brother, John—who stepped in to care for his children after 2015. The Corbett siblings remain active in preserving legacy of Jason.

Jason Corbett Wife

After marrying Margaret “Mags” Fitzpatrick in 2003, Jason became a widower in 2006 when she died of an asthma attack. In 2011, he wed Molly Martens, the au pair-turned-wife who later stood trial for his death.

Kids

Jason Corbett children Jack and Sarah were 10 and 8 when their father died. They’d already lost their mother as toddlers. Today they live in Ireland with their aunt and uncle, telling their side in books and Netflix’s documentary.

Jason Corbett Cause of Death

Coroners ruled blunt-force head trauma as the cause of death. Autopsy details—multiple fractures and extensive bleeding—led investigators to question the original self-defense claim.

Charges

Molly Martens and her father, Tom Martens, faced second-degree murder and voluntary manslaughter charges. They argued they acted to stop an alleged attack on Sarah, but evidence at trial painted a different picture.

Jason Corbett Case Update

An appeals court overturned the Martenses’ convictions in 2020 over evidentiary issues. In late 2023 they accepted plea deals: Tom pled guilty and Molly pled no contest to voluntary manslaughter. Both served roughly four years before being released in June 2024.

Netflix

Netflix’s true-crime series A Deadly American Marriage dropped on May 6, 2025. It revisits every angle of the Jason Corbett story, featuring interviews with Molly, Tom, Jack, Sarah, and key investigators.

Religion

Raised in a devout Catholic household, Jason attended Mass weekly. His faith community in Limerick rallied around his children after his death.

Ethnicity

Jason Corbett ethnicity is Irish. His ancestors hailed from County Clare, and he maintained close ties to his Irish heritage throughout his life.

Nationality

An Irish national, Jason kept dual ties after moving to the U.S. in 2011—he never gave up his Irish passport, reflecting his hope to return home with his young family.

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Jason Corbett’s Social Media Handles

All the mentioned below are the social media handles of the reporter and copy-editor Jason Corbett:

Homepage	www.theeducationisthub.com
Facebook	Update Soon
Instagram	Update Soon
Twitter	Update Soon