North Carolina / Limerick – Shocking revelations have emerged about Molly Martens, the American woman convicted along with her father of killing her Irish husband, Jason Corbett. According to reports, a year before the brutal killing, Molly allegedly confided in friends and neighbours about a secret plan to get pregnant behind Jason’s back using sperm bought online.
Neighbours in Meadowlands, North Carolina, where Molly and Jason lived together, told investigators that Molly openly discussed her intention to purchase “black market sperm” from the internet. Her goal, they claimed, was to use fertility drugs – allegedly bought for her by her parents – to become pregnant by another man with what she described as “superior DNA” compared to her husband’s.
Alleged Secret Plan Before the Killing
The disturbing claims suggest Molly was intent on deceiving her husband by carrying another man’s child while remaining in the marriage. Reports indicate that she spoke candidly about the scheme to those in her social circle, describing her dissatisfaction with Jason and her desire for a child with different genetic qualities.
Jason Corbett, originally from Limerick, Ireland, was brutally killed in 2015 at his home in North Carolina. Molly Martens and her father, Thomas Martens, a retired FBI agent, were convicted of second-degree murder in his death. Both served prison sentences but have repeatedly appealed their convictions.
Fertility Drugs and Parental Involvement
The neighbours’ testimony also highlighted the alleged involvement of Molly’s parents. They were said to have helped her obtain fertility drugs, further fuelling suspicions that the family supported the secret pregnancy plan. While there is no evidence the plan was carried out, the revelations have added a disturbing layer to the already complex case.
A Case That Gripped Two Nations
Jason Corbett’s killing shocked communities both in Ireland and the United States. The Limerick father-of-two had married Molly after the death of his first wife, Margaret Fitzpatrick. Following his death, a bitter custody battle ensued between Molly and Jason’s family in Ireland over his children. Jason’s sister, Tracey Corbett Lynch, eventually won custody and has since spoken out about her brother’s abuse at the hands of Molly.
The new claims about the sperm plot are expected to reignite scrutiny of Molly Martens’ behaviour and mindset in the lead-up to Jason’s killing. They also underscore the tumultuous and toxic nature of the couple’s relationship, which neighbours described as marked by frequent arguments and tension.
Ongoing Fallout
While Molly and her father continue to seek legal redress through appeals, Jason’s family in Limerick maintains their campaign for justice, insisting that the murder was premeditated. The allegations about Molly’s plan to conceive using “superior DNA” are now being seen as further evidence of her resentment and hostility towards Jason Corbett in the months before his death.
