Diksha Sundriyal
Netflix’s ‘A Deadly American Marriage’ is a true-crime documentary that focuses on the murder of Jason Corbett. He was killed by his second wife, Molly, and her father, Tom Martens, who claimed that they had been acting in self-defence. As the investigation proceeded, the Martens also made other claims about Jason to taint his character. All through this, Jason’s sister, Tracey, and her husband, David, stood by his two children, Jack and Sarah, and fought to get justice for him.
Tracey and David Lynch Saw the Cracks in Jason and Molly’s Marriage
When Tracey and David Lynch received the news of Jason Corbett’s death, their first thought was for the safety of his kids, Jack and Sarah. Tracey immediately packed her bags and flew to America to figure out what was happening and how her brother met such a sudden end. When she saw his body and the many wounds inflicted on him, she was heartbroken for her brother, but at the same time, she also vowed to get justice for him. At the same time, she was also focused on getting Sarah and Jack back to Ireland and away from the Martens, whom she considered responsible for her brother’s loss.
Tracey and David claimed that the problems in Jason and Molly’s relationship had started to show a while back. They noted that after moving to America, he was not the same person anymore. During the wedding, they discovered that Molly had told lies about being friends with Jason’s first wife, Margaret, and later, her claims of Sarah being her biological daughter also came to light. David revealed that Jason had talked to him about Molly’s desire to adopt his children and had shared his doubts about the same, especially in the case of a divorce.
Tracey also claimed that Molly had used her brother’s money while socialising on expensive outings with her friends. She also claimed that her sister-in-law took out €5,000 from the joint account she had with Jason to deep clean the house following his murder. In another incident, she claimed that Molly had tried to move all the stuff from her and Jason’s Panther Creek Court house in Winston-Salem to her house in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tracey claims that her sister-in-law had earlier received €75,000 for the same furnishings. Some of these details came out during the investigation, through which Tracey and David fought to get the Martens the prison time they deserved. But more importantly, they felt a strong obligation to protect young Jack and Sarah.
Tracey and David Lynch are Deeply Devoted to Their Family Today
Tracey and David Lynch have been married for thirty years and have built a beautiful and thriving family in the Irish city of Limerick. They have two sons, Dean and Adam, and have adopted Jack and Sarah, who now go by Corbett-Lynch. They are also proud grandparents to Dean’s child with his wife, Kelly. While Jason’s case brought them into the limelight, David prefers to keep his life private and likes to spend time with his loved ones without any public scrutiny. On the other hand, Tracey has kept herself busy through various ventures. She is an entrepreneur, a business development advisor, and a bestselling author. She has also worked as a general manager and served as the CEO of Tait House Community Enterprise for more than a decade.
Additionally, Tracey is also involved with several foundations and non-profit organisations for the causes she supports and helps raise funds for. She also keeps challenging herself by experimenting and learning new things. In 2018, she authored ‘My Brother Jason,’ in which she tried to dispel the rumours spread by the Martens during the course of the trial. In 2022, she published ‘Loss and What It Taught Me About Living,’ in which she talks about the coping methods she has developed over the years and how they have helped her through some of the toughest moments of her life.
Tracey’s desire is to create a positive social impact through her work, and she believes in empowering people and helping them reach their best potential. She does the same for all four of her children, whom she supports unconditionally. No matter how busy life gets, she always carves out time for family. She travels with them, particularly around Ireland, and is often seen enjoying concerts with them. She also likes to go to the beach and peppers her social media with images of sun-kissed backgrounds. Her love for travel and spirit of entrepreneurship has led her to collaborate with Loop Head Tourism Network.
Tracey and David Lynch Continue to Fight for Justice for Jason Corbett
It has been years since the tragic death of Jason Corbett, but Tracey and David Lynch have not stopped fighting for justice. When Molly and Tom Martens’ sentences were reduced drastically and they were allowed to walk free after only four years in prison, Tracey and David were deeply disappointed by the verdict and expressed their dismay towards the justice system. However, this hasn’t stopped them from standing up for Jason, and they hope that the Netflix documentary can be one of the things that help spread the truth about him. This is why they and Jason’s children chose to appear in the documentary and present their side of the story.
As heartbreaking as it was to lose Jason, this wasn’t the first or last time that Tracey lost a loved one. She was twelve years old when her mother told her that she had a twin who had died prematurely. She was also close to Jason’s first wife, Margaret, whose sudden death left a gaping hole in her heart. David’s mother and Tracey’s beloved mother-in-law passed away before Jason’s death, and during COVID-19, she lost her mother as well. All these tragedies have left an emotional toll, but they haven’t dimmed her spirit. She continues to honor her loved ones by celebrating their lives and honouring their memories. At the same time, she also knows that losing oneself in grief is not the option, and she chooses to live in the moment, no matter what happened in the past or what the future awaits.
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