Jason Corbett’s killer wife Molly Martens ‘is planning to go back to university’ after being released from prison – as his family label the beauty queen a ‘compulsive liar’
The ex-nanny previously dropped out of Clemson University in South Carolina
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By Lydia Hawken For Mailonline
Published: 17:11 BST, 26 June 2024 | Updated: 17:27 BST, 26 June 2024
Jason’s Corbett’s wife Molly Martens is ‘planning to go back to university’ after being released from prison – as her former sister-in-law labelled her a ‘compulsive liar’ and said the family has had ‘no justice’.
The former nanny, 40, was released from North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women in Raleigh earlier this month – after having her voluntary manslaughter sentence reduced for good behaviour.
In August 2015, father-of-two Jason Corbett – who was 39 and originally from Ireland – was beaten to death with a baseball bat and brick by his wife and father-in-law Tom Martens in the bedroom of his North Carolina home.
According to the Irish Independent, Molly – who has moved back to her home state of Tennessee – is hoping to attend college in the US in September. Although it has not been revealed which institutions she is looking at, Molly – who previously dropped out of Clemson University in South Carolina – is reportedly wanting to study for a Bachelor of Arts.
Pictured: Molly Martens seen arriving at Davidson County Court in August 2017 after killing her husband Jason Corbett
Earlier this week, Jason’s sister Tracey – who has custody of his children Jack and Sarah – vented her frustrations with the news that Molly was returning to university on social media.
Posting a photo of the news report, Tracey used the hashtag ‘#compulsiveliar’ to describe her former sister-in-law. This morning, the bereaved sister posted a quote from psychotherapist Ray Freeman. It read: ‘The abuser will be upset that YOU ruined their reputation by telling the truth about them.’ Tracey then used the hashtag ‘#NoJustice’.
After it was announced Tom and Molly Martens were being released after just four years, the Corbett family said they were ‘very disappointed’ with the verdict. They also accused the ex-nanny of spinning a ‘web of lies’ and putting Jack and Sarah through an ‘inhumane’ judicial process.
Initially, Molly and Tom – who claimed they acted in self-defence against Jason – were found guilty of second degree murder. In October 2023, the father and daughter entered plea deals to voluntary manslaughter: Molly pleaded no contest and Tom pleaded guilty to the charge.
Pictured: Molly Martens and Jason Corbett on their wedding day in 2011 after relocating to the US
Jason’s sister Tracey (pictured) – who has custody of his children Jack and Sarah – vented her frustrations with the news that Molly was returning to university on social media
Following their pleas, Davidson Superior Court Judge David Hall sentenced Molly Corbett and Thomas Martens to spend between 51 and 74 months in prison. According to the Irish Independent, Tom Martens – who has been suffering with ill health in recent years – has moved back into his family’s home in Knoxville, Tennessee. Meanwhile, Molly is said to be staying with a family member in the same state as she is prohibited from living in the same property as her father.
Molly’s former college classmate at Clemson University in South Carolina told the publication that the ex-nanny was a ‘very convincing liar’ and pretended to ‘ace exams she had flunked’.
The anonymous source said: ‘She told us she was a state champion swimmer, which was a lie. The one thing that we did think was a lie, but actually turned out to be true, was the fact that her dad was an FBI agent.’
What’s more, an old acquaintance of the Martens family said they will be keeping a ‘close eye’ on Molly following her release.
Family photo of Molly Martens with her step-children Jack and Sarah Corbett that appeared in her CBS special in 2017
Pictured: Retired FBI agent Thomas Martens following the death of Jason
