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Sneak peek: In Jason's Name

April 17, 2019 / 03:06

This episode covers the tragic story of Jason Martin, a widower who faced difficulties in his second marriage to Molly Martin, including allegations of abuse and a fatal confrontation.

Jason was a 31-year-old widower with two young children who sought support from Molly Martin. Described as kind-hearted and altruistic, Molly seemed to bring happiness back into Jason's life. However, their relationship faced challenges after moving to the United States.

As tensions escalated, verbal altercations became more frequent, leading to a 911 call from Jason's father-in-law, Tom Martin, who reported a violent incident. Tom intervened during a confrontation between Jason and Molly, fearing for their lives.

The episode raises questions about the truth behind the events, with claims of self-defense and accusations of staging the incident. The narrative suggests a complex dynamic between Jason and Molly, with differing perspectives on the nature of their relationship.

Listeners are left to consider the implications of domestic abuse and the fight for justice in the aftermath of tragedy.

TLDR

The episode recounts Jason Martin's troubled marriage to Molly, leading to a violent confrontation and questions of abuse and self-defense.

Episode

3:06
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[Music] Jason he was an amazing human being when he was young he was fun and vivacious a little bit giddy so you're
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the big sister I'm the big sister yeah about three and a half years that's just enough to be able to tell them what to
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do absolutely yeah yeah I don't think he always appreciated it Jason was a 31 one-year-old
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widower with two tiny children he decided that he needed support and decided to engage the
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services of an oir that was Molly Martin I always knew her is kind-hearted she loves other people more than she
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loves herself I would describe her even growing up is remarkably altruistic she was good with the kids
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Jason started to smile a bit more there was definitely something between them the two of them looked very happy Jason
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was always the romantic type he shouldn't have been alone for the rest of his life he proposed to her on Valentine's
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Day the wedding was was beautiful she seemed happy was a lot of things changed when
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they moved to America Jason started to talk about moving home he wasn't happy he said she was acting strange he
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would open up and say they were having difficulties and then he would change the subject when they moved to the US I
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definitely start to notice more uh verbal altercations and verbal abuse Jason was yelling at
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Molly County 911 my name is Tom Martins my son-in-law got in a fight with my daughter I intervened and he's invad
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shape we need help what do you mean he's in bad shape he's hurt he's bleeding all
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over and I I may have killed him he's got on by the throat like this I was screaming help and he was
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screaming I'm going to kill you and I said Let Her Go Let Her Go I'm going to kill her let her go I'm going to kill
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her he walks in that scene a nightmare without Tom Martin's heroic efforts that night Molly would be dead they claims
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that it was self-defense so you're telling me you think that whole thing was staged yes 100% And the entire story
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that the two of them tell about Jason choking Molly in your mind that is entirely a lie
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yes the Marans didn't just murder Jason but he was very controll abusive they tried to destroy his
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character that guy was crazy I would have done anything I needed needed to do to get Justice for Jason
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  • 85
    Most intense
  • 80
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  • 80
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  • 75
    Most heartbreaking

Episode Highlights

  • Jason's Proposal
    Jason proposed to Molly on Valentine's Day, marking a romantic milestone in their relationship.
    “He shouldn't have been alone for the rest of his life.”
    @ 01m 06s
    April 17, 2019
  • The Night of the Incident
    Tom Martin intervened during a violent altercation, potentially saving Molly's life.
    “Without Tom Martin's heroic efforts that night, Molly would be dead.”
    @ 02m 24s
    April 17, 2019
  • Fight for Justice
    A family member expresses their commitment to seeking justice for Jason.
    “I would have done anything I needed to do to get Justice for Jason.”
    @ 02m 58s
    April 17, 2019

Episode Quotes

  • He shouldn't have been alone for the rest of his life.
    Sneak peek: In Jason's Name
  • Without Tom Martin's heroic efforts that night, Molly would be dead.
    Sneak peek: In Jason's Name
  • I would have done anything I needed to do to get Justice for Jason.
    Sneak peek: In Jason's Name

Key Moments

  • Romantic Proposal01:06
  • Violent Altercation02:24
  • Justice for Jason02:58

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