Episode

In Jason's Name

Podcast: 48 Hours
Published: Aug 26, 2026
Duration seconds: 2455
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Summary

Jason Corbett was a recent widower when he hired Molly Martens as an au pair for his children. Their relationship soon turned romantic, they married and moved from Ireland to North Carolina. In 2015, Jason Corbett was violently beaten to death at home. Molly and her father, Tom Martens, admitted to attacking Jason. The question was why? "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 5/24/2025. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.