Molly Martens and her father Thomas Martens are to plead not guilty to the charges brought against them, confirmed Thomas Martens’ brother in a statement.
Molly Martens, and her 65-year-old father Thomas Martens - a former FBI agent, have been charged with second-degree murder and voluntary manslaughter of Limerick man Jason Corbett.
In a statement prepared by Marten’s brother-in-law and Molly’s uncle, Mike Earnest has confirmed the pair will plead not-guilty:
“Since the 911 call Tom made that morning both, Tom and Molly, have cooperated fully with the investigation and made themselves available every step of the way.
“They will both enter pleas of not guilty and once the events of August 2nd are presented they will be exonerated.”
Davidson County Assistant District Attorney Greg Brown confirmed news of the charges late last night, following the fatal attack on August 2
nd.
Jason Corbett was found at his home in North Carolina on August 2
nd after he sustained fatal head injuries. It is believed he was beaten to death with a baseball bat.
Following his death, Corbett’s widow and father-in-law were questioned several times but had not been named as suspects.
Ms Martens and her father Thomas Martens, have not been placed in custody but will instead appear in court by appointment to be officially indicted for trial.
Jason Corbett left behind two children from his first marriage to Mags, Jack and Sarah. His death resulted in a custody battle between Molly Martens, and Jason Corbett’s sister Tracey Lynch and her husband David.
The Lynch family were finally awarded custody of the two children.
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