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KILLERS Tom and Molly Martens have dramatically won a full retrial over their conviction for the murder of Irish businessman Jason Corbett (39). The North Carolina Supreme Court today ratified a Court of Appeal decision that the father and daughter should have a new trial as it was deemed their ability to argue self defence at their 2017 trial had been unfairly hindered. It was decided by a majority decision of four judges to three on the Supreme Court just three months after an oral hearing was granted to both the defence and prosecution teams in Raleigh. However, one dissenting judge pointe...

THE Irish family of a murdered father of two said they have placed their faith in God and will now work to help US prosecutors convict his killers for a second time.

THE Irish family of a murdered father of two said they have placed their faith in God and will now work to help US prosecutors convict his killers for a second time.

John Robert Babb Jr. WILMINGTON — John Robert Babb, Jr., 73, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, surrounded by the love of family. John lived his earthly life as though he did not do anything extraordinary. Yet, he did wonderful things for the people he came into contact with. His childhood was highlighted with many fine events with his parents, Katie (Campfield) and John Robert “Rob” Babb. He maintained a strong sense of pride in attending school at Tileston and New Hanover High. Like many of you, he enjoyed many good times and was continually blessed by God with grace and good fortune...

WALLBURG — The North Carolina Supreme Court heard arguments Monday regarding a lower court’s ruling to overturn the convictions of Thomas Martens and Molly Corbett. Found guilty in August 2017 of murdering Irish native Jason Corbett, Martens, a retired FBI agent, and his daughter had their convictions overturned last February, but the decision was appealed by prosecutors. Corbett, 39, was found dead inside his Meadowlands home in August 2015. His wife Molly and her father were convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 20-to-25 years in prison two years later. In February 20...