Ever since Netflix witnessed a triumph in the world of documentaries with its early originals, there has been no stopping the platform. And the latest main dish in their full-course meal of crime tragedies is A Deadly American Marriage. Strapped and set for an early summer release, the documentary follows the spine-chilling story of Jason Corbett.

Already making noise among fans and the streaming world, it is ready to take the audience on a journey of disbelief very soon. But is there any reality in its subject matter?

Indeed, A Deadly American Marriage is very much based on the shocking real-life homicide of Jason Corbett, an Irish widower and father of two children, Sarah and Jack. In 2011, Corbett tied the knot for a second time with Molly Martens and shifted his children from Ireland to North Carolina to start a blissful married life in America. However, in 2015, he lost his life in a reported scuffle with his wife, Molly Martens, and her father, Thomas Martens, who is a former FBI agent. 

Corbett's death and the suspicious circumstances surrounding it were a big subject of media coverage in Ireland. Two years later, Martens and her father were found guilty of the crime with a charge of second-degree m----r. However, in a turn of events last year, after they made a plea bargain to reduce charges, their convictions were later reversed, and they were granted release.

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A Deadly American Marriage takes a deep look into the unfortunate event and will give many answers with its upcoming release.

Netflix is not making the fans wait long for this anticipated thriller. According to Tudum, the documentary will be available for streaming on May 9. As per the makers, the documentary promises to shed “a bright light on the many questions that have lingered since the shocking events of that night.”

Its trailer has already caused a sensation, with an investigator seen calling the event one of the bloodiest crime scenes she has seen in a long time. It is produced and directed by Jessica Burgess, who is credited for American Monster, and Jenny Popplewell from What Jennifer Did.

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With the story already being familiar to the nation, the series will be showing some key members of the family as the cast, making itit one of the most exciting new additions to Netflix’s top stock of documentaries.

Seen in the documentary will be the narratives of Jason Corbett’s children, Sarah, 18, and Jack, 20, whose lives were turned upside down when they lost their father a decade ago. Also shown will be camera footage of the investigation of Molly Martens and Thomas Martens.

A Deadly American Marriage will be showcasing a rare glimpse into the conflicting perspectives of those closest to the case. Interviews of close family members will also be shown, who will be shedding more light on unknown personal details of the family that influenced the case.

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