Tragic Jason sister reveals family’s online abuse hell
Evil messages posted as murder convictions appeal starts in US
KILLERS
THE sister of murdered dad Jason Corbett yesterday detailed the horrific abuse her family has received online.
Vile trolls told Tracey Corbett Lynch the father of two “got exactly what he deserved”.
The mum of four posted one of a raft of abusive messages for the first time.
It read: “Just seen the show on TV about this abusing murderer. He got exactly what he deserved and his sister should be ashamed and executed for taking those children away from the only mother they have ever known. Give them back before you do irreparable harm to them.”
Limerick man Jason, 39, was murdered in his home in Walburg, North Carolina, on August 2, 2015.
His second wife Molly Martens and her father Tom are this week beginning an appeal against their murder convictions and jail sentences of 20 to 25 years.
Jason’s murder captured the attention of the country during the lengthy trial which ensued.
ANXIETY
Both of his children from his first marriage – Jack and Sarah – were in the house at the time of their father’s murder. They now live in Limerick with Tracey.
Sarah Corbett Lynch, now aged 14, and Jack, 16, were orphaned after their father was murdered.
Tracey revealed online abuse surged ahead of the court appeal starting in North Carolina yesterday.
Taking to her of f icial Twitter and Facebook accounts, she said: “Threatening a person can be like tossing a bomb into another’s mind weaponising anxiety, creating psychological wreckage.
“It i s not what most people would wish on someone else. I am fortunate the support from US and Ireland outweigh the few.”
Jason’s family added they will not stop their fight to see justice carried out for his killing.
Oral submissions were due to be made to the North Carolina Supreme Court yesterday by both the defence teams and the North Carolina Attorney- General’s Department.
The Martens pair pleaded not guilty to the charges and claimed self- defence was the reason behind their deadly actions.
Both are ser ving 20 to 25- year jail terms in high- security pri s ons i n t he US aft er being found guilty in the summer of 2017.