Paving Brick Self-Defense? | Tom and Molly Martens Case Analysis

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[@fiona-lyons]

This was a huge case of over here in Ireland and still you managed to include details I hadn't come across- like the fake sister. I don't think anyone came out of this situation looking good but the children, as usual, suffered the most.

[@ritahaddad8862]

Jason's sister wrote a book, My Brother Jason. It tells of Jason's life and unfortunate, cold- blooded death caused by the Martens. It's a very good read. The Martens are guilty. My husband and I attended the trial. Tom Martens took the stand to attempt to take the fall for his murdering daughter. God Bless Jason's children and his family. ❤️

[@gaiaiulia]

@ Rita Haddad I wonder does Mr Martens realise how badly he was olayed bt his daughter? This was all over the news in Ireland. It was a very sad case. Those poor children, losing their father because their stepmother decided to kill their father so she could get custody.

[@ritahaddad8862]

@Mary Kavanagh the whole Martens family lives a lie! They employed the uncle to spin all their lies too. Her father-- Tom-- knew good and well what his daughter was capable of as he saw all her failures and all her demands. She left a fiance to go to be a nanny in Ireland; she leaves a path of destruction wherever she goes. I believe her dad was more than ready to have his problem become Jason's. They've been keeping her issues a secret for so long. She had just left Emory Hospital before she flew to Ireland.

[@SorrowAvenue]

@Rita Haddad I may not be incredibly familiar with this case, however, it sounds like Jason was a complete narcissistic asshole. While striking someone to death is definitely not the appropriate means to resolve the situation, if you think strangling a woman over an altercation was acceptable; you’re a very dangerous person.

[@ritahaddad8862]

@Sorrow I never said the strangling was okay. As far as the case is concerned, I attended the trial and it seemed molly hit poor Jason while he was in the bed and agitated him awake. A fight insued. Research the case more than the fabricated reality I'm sure the Martens shared with you.

[@EmGee410]

Wow, all I can think about are those poor children. Every parental entity in their life was taken from them. Different countries, different families, this is a true tragedy.

[@Scrapper.]

Jason was known as a gentle giant. There was quite a bit of outrage here in Ireland when they were released pending a new trial, considering the overwhelming evidence of their guilt. Their acquittal in the second trial will not be a surprise, OJ Simpson walked despite damning evidence. Excellent analysis, Dr. Grande.

[@mamacito1795]

Imagine being so self absorbed you make 2 poor children orphans because you believe they should be yours? Absolutely tragic, those poor children 😢

[@missylee1539]

I can’t imagine. What a terrible story. Sad people like this really do exist.

[@motman5]

qlimybp...l8u .

[@emmagatewood3898]

Exactly!! Just go have your OWN children, crazy lady. Stop trying to steal someone else's!

[@ileanamuntean7338]

Because she believed their dad's cash should be hers. If they were not her legal children, no alimony.

[@ddempsey9642]

​@@missylee1539Bad not sad people.

[@Carol-ks9hp]

Being from Ireland 🇮🇪 it's great that you covered this case. Sarah Corbett has written a collection of children's self-help books that deal with grief and how to process it. Jack is a singer/ songwriter. They are in good hands now.

[@ricksomething]

Nobody cares that you're from Ireland, which is a mispronunciation of island

[@julieme7927]

​@@ricksomething lol. There seems to be something very wrong with you. Maybe you should get a mental health assessment and treatment

[@annelambe5650]

​@@ricksomethingwhat a moronic comment!

[@Blueheen]

❤❤❤

[@colettecrowe438]

Such strong kids. May Jason get justice he deserves. Ireland is behind you Jason🇮🇪❤️🙏🌹

[@Irishcoleen948]

I’m from Ireland and have been following this story from the start. Molly Martin is a disturbed individual, possibly spoiled and a manipulative person. Her father hated Jason, and maybe felt he wasn’t good enough for her. Tom Martin treated Jason’s family with contempt, saying they were loud in their behaviour when they visited America. In actual fact, Jason’s family were a typical Irish family, close knit, warm, and loving. Molly knew that Jason saw through her deceit, and was thinking about returning to Ireland, to have the children near his family. Since Jason’s sister got custody of Jack and Sarah, they are having a wonderful life here, with Sarah even writing a book about grief, which is helping children everywhere. I believe Tom Martin to be egotistical and full of his own importance, who gave his daughter anything she wanted, and because the relationship was floundering, he decided to do something about it, knowing that Molly would keep their beautiful home and hoping she would get custody of the children, which is what she wanted. Whilst nobody knows what went on behind closed doors, the vicious and violent death Jason suffered, was calculating and in my opinion premeditated by father and daughter. Strange that Molly’s mother never made an appearance in all of this, unless she was doing what she was told by Tom. We’ll have to wait and see the outcome of the new trial.☘️

[@patrickwhelan897]

I totally agree that it was a premediated and planned killing of a man who realised that for both his own sake and for the good of his children he needed to return to Ireland. Molly Marten is a troubled person which probably can be traced back to her family upbringing.

[@joangrennan886]

Excellent summing up .We Irish are united in grief at the horrendous way Jason had his life taken from him . The facts of the case are beyond shocking and will justice prevail !!! The American legal system has been a total nightmare also for Jason's family .

[@elaineodea7181]

Is nt it disgraceful Jason's kids and family are having to sit through all this shite again. They should have been done for 1st degree murder and locked up for life

[@Fiiii4567]

Yes yes yes and it goes to prove that THE most dangerous time to leave your abuser is when they discover you are going to reject or abandon them. Ms martens is a malignant narc and her father is her enabler.

[@troy3456789]

It's a real head scratcher

[@patriciagodfrey6345]

I've been redecorating the house in Mid-Century Modern and have been struggling with what to put on the bedside tables for appropriate decor. Of course, paving bricks. Silly me, how could I have seen how obvious that is?

[@cottontails9003]

Loved your comment . Thank you for the laugh.

[@shadaniels4126]

@@cottontails9003 kl

[@brigidspencer5123]

Me too! However, I am concerned that they aren't waterproof and given that we live in a rainforest it might prove problematic. The thought of waking up and seeing all my hard work washed away would be very frustrating!

[@gnarthdarkanen7464]

@@brigidspencer5123 Just be SURE you read the labels, or even ask someone at the store to make sure you don't get the cheap-o "Self Defense" paving bricks... They need to be "exterior grade water-proof" for life in the rainforest. Even "water resistant" probably isn't quite good enough... Alternatively, you could "go natural" and get a couple nice polished "Marble Flag-stones" adequate for nearly any table-surface... slick enough the water just BEADS off like plastic... ...If that proves a tad too much for your budget (understandable in renovations), it's feasible to "laminate" the marble (or any other stone) for nearly the same effect at a significant reduction in cost.It's really all the polishing stages and different grades of diamond-grit required that makes it so expensive for the "wet look". ;o)

[@SpaceCadet4Jesus]

A single brick?

[@goddessyvonne2303]

She used her Dad to help her destroy this man and now his children don't have him...this is HORRIBLE😢😩😢

[@JayLeePoe]

ironically, she was probably meaning to snag her father at the same time-- too. I mean, if she is what she is then my guess would be she blames dad, blames men in general for how she doesn't seem to work out unless she's pouring on the charm because she's has insane expectations like, "give me your kids, let me gaslight them against you before murdering you, their last parent on Earth..." and do you think papa was home a lot for a girl like that, who lies about having a sister with cancer to gain sympathy? 30 years in the FBI, not much time for the family, eh? hmmm, Paging Dr. Freud!

[@cottontails9003]

What I don't get, is why didn't she have her own biological child?

[@oisin3928]

Great video. This is still a huge case here in Ireland and I really hope the US justice system convicts them. They are genuinely dangerous people. So glad the kids are with Jason's sister.

[@alexandramsh4740]

Oisin Flynn ~ thank you for sharing the information that the children are with Jason’s sister. ❤️ edit: I was perusing the comments to find where they are. Xx

[@joangrennan886]

Well ! sadly we now know that by means of a plea deal and using the defense of manslaughter they will be free in no time at all . Everything about that verdict screams miscarriage of justice .Next stage will be an episode in one of the many crime drama series on t.v.

[@tlalcua]

Wow, what a twist of events! I didn't see that coming. I'd say it appears to be premeditated because like someone else said, who keeps a paving brick on their nightstand 🧐 Great analysis as always Dr. Grande!

[@georgezee5173]

Wait... You don't use paving bricks as paperweights?

[@Ang-cr9vm]

As an abused women, I always had a hidden baseball bat. Something is missing from this story.

[@ko0974]

Molly is soo self observed. Spoilt rotten by her parents. How dare she tarnish Jason's reputation like she did. Beat him to Death .leaving Jack and Sarah orphans and traumatised for life. Such a sad case

[@jasonmoore7223]

Yes im sure she's great at observing herself

[@maureeningleston1501]

Moral of the story is.....Caving the fathers head in with a paving brick is not the best way to go about getting custody of the children.

[@grimacemcdonald1]

Yeah in the U.K. in family court the woman gets the kids every time so this would never happen. Feminists aren’t currently campaigning for equality on this issue, the reasons for this are currently unknown

[@dorianneutral1787]

@Soviet Panda Molly, is that you?

[@virginiaviola5097]

Thank GOD those children didn’t wind up being raised orphans in America, in that awful family. While there’s nothing good here, at least the wee ones were returned home to their people and family. They have a chance of having a good life.

[@Bl4cknightingale]

nightstands decorated with paving bricks [ water-proof ]: what an amazingly absurd idea. truly a fresh, new, and exhilarating take on interior architecture.

[@AnnoyingNewslettersPage6]

It's like a house from the Sims.

[@gnarthdarkanen7464]

Okay... Admittedly, I found an antique building brick and used my angle-grinder and a diamond blade to carve it into an ashtray for a buddy's dad... The old man was a mason, and it seemed like the perfect Father's Day thing, since the old guy loved an occasional (remarkably expensive) cigar... BUT it was not a paver... and not even a cobblestone. I found out later (from the old man) that it would've been worth some real money if I hadn't done the carving... BUT he actually really liked the thing... ...I kind of think he was voicing being impressed that I hadn't just decided to find out its worth and get the cash, instead... It was my buddy (his son) who'd pointed out that it was an antique at the time... ;o)

[@Bl4cknightingale]

@@gnarthdarkanen7464 All right… that was unexpected. But why not. Why ya: Another brick on an epic mission, but no superhero costume on a ridiculously overblown industry standard budget, and no virtue signalling which, there can be no shadow of doubt about it, is always a plus. And it's a fit in the absurd department. So! Looks like we got a a win-win here. Thank you for sharing!

[@gnarthdarkanen7464]

@@Bl4cknightingale Thanks... Glad you liked it. I might even go as far as to say, "You seem to like the story about as much as the old man liked his ashtray"... haha... Anyways... It was a better gift than ridiculous socks or another tie. ;o)

[@Bl4cknightingale]

† smiles † raises one eyebrow † …for all i know, when you make comments on KZbin it’s not easy to run into any surprises. Whatsoever. In over 90% of all cases you get ignored. By everybody. Sometimes you get trash a.k.a. The Lip. Now, The Lip can be mildly entertaining but it’s not surprising. Whereas you sir, managed to stay out of standard procedures. You earned a thumbs up. So i give you a thumbs up. Well, horns in this case 🤘🏼 because of purrsonal preference. And, let me express my solidarity on the thoughtless/generic gifts thing: this is, an ordeal. May you be spared from being bothered with too many more ridiculous socks and/or ties. May we we be spared both [ although it’s less likely to be socks or ties in my case ].

[@steverl22]

What a load of BS!! They painted Jason as this monster....wish he was around to tell his side of the story 🤔

[@sharondowling8896]

"He forgot that both of them could be bad guys "!!! Unfortunately, too many people cannot see beyond black and white - and we are all in the gray! Once again, insightful, measured, common sense analysis! Thank you! I hope justice prevails at the retrial- and I hope Molly finally gets the mental health help she desperately needs.

[@Elbownian]

In prison

[@sandystewart2018]

" night out

[@booksaremybag4684]

Apparently Jason already had the plane tickets booked for himself and his kids back to Ireland. He was leaving her alright and she found out no doubt.

[@nadiadelphi6850]

As a native North Carolinian, I feel like I can speak on behalf of the Great State of North Carolina when I say that we all pretty much believe that Jason was brutally murdered by his psycho pathological liar of a wife, and her father. Clearly the father wears rose colored glasses and believes whatever narrative his daughter spins, and unfortunately for him, he will rot in prison (hopefully 🤞) because of it. At first glance this case makes you want to believe that the daughter/father where truly defending themselves, but after you learn that Jason had HER prescription meds in his system, the lack of any defense wounds/physical injuries on herself or her father, and learning that she made up a little sister who supposedly lost a battle with cancer at a young age, AND also hearing that she made up lies about her pregnancy while carrying Jasons daughter (even though she is only a stepmother)…. It’s really hard not too see the truth of what really happened in this case. I feel so sorry for Jason’s Kids and his family in Ireland. I pray that justice is served and that Molly and her Father are punished to the full extent of the law.

[@ruthgraham1142]

💯 everything you said!!

[@toddyurk9289]

I am sorry but Tom is not a father that got caught up in his daughters lies. He is guilty and should be held to a higher standard. As a former FBI agent he knew what he was doing and went about to murder this man. He is using his experience and network to evade proper prosecution.

[@LifesPeachy321]

@@toddyurk9289 I agree 💯 This case sickens me!

[@nadiadelphi6850]

Never once did I say he wasn’t guilty. I never once said he didn’t deserve his punishment. He deserves to rot in prison just like his daughter. But it does not take a rocket scientist to figure out that a fathers love for his daughter (no matter how psycho the daughter may be) did play a part in this. He loved his daughter so much that he literally threw away all common sense and rationality out the damn window. In his fucked up mind he truly thought he was above the law and he believed that being above the law was enough to excuse his and his daughters actions. He was an idiot who chose to murder his son in law because he thought in some fucked up way that “it was saving his daughter”…which we know is a crock of shit…But he never murdered anyone before this (that we know of), so to say that his being a father played no role in his actions would be ignorant. But let’s get down to the nitty gritty here…here…in his warped and sick mind he saw his daughter as the victim, no matter how many red flags there were throughout his daughters lifetime that would lead a normal person to get the daughter some sort of psychiatric care (she was a proven pathological liar among other things). Some parents can do some really fucked up shit if they believe it’s in the best interest of their child.

[@woodworkingandepoxy643]

As a north Carolinian myself no you don't speak for me, but I do agree with you on this

[@rhondaorberson9664]

Come for the psychopathology, stay for the paving brick humor. Another excellent episode!

[@legitbeans9078]

Hoight

[@bauhnguefyische667]

I always keep a paver on my night stand in case I wake up and need to crochet a new door stop in the middle of the night.

[@martyal]

You never know when the urge will strike.

[@Sweetpea1128]

Keith McGinn dodged a bullet…maybe literally. Excellent analysis. My first clue was she had no injuries to her neck. I was waiting to hear what injuries she sustained. None, ok…got it. Everything else you said just fell into place and made perfect sense. 👍🏻😁

[@DavidGonzalez-ov5dx]

I AGREE WHOLEHEARTEDLY. She was a predator. As an attorney I can tell you they will be acquitted. For the state to offer such an enticing compromise, tells me they don't have enough beyond and to the exclusion of every reasonable doubt. It's a risk. I would tend to think if they admit to the crime, they would be precluded from collecting that 600k life insurance policy.

[@elainespall5677]

David Gonzalez - there IS enough evidence. All the prosecution has to do is question Tom Martens about his police statement, where he says he woke up, jumped out of bed, retrieved the baseball and ran upstairs and he is immediately guilty. His is photographed in the police pictures fully dressed with his shoes on. Who jumps out of bed fully dressed? Tom Martens should’ve been in his pyjamas or at least some under garments to make his story somewhat credible. All those years in the FBI taught him nothing about staging a crime scene 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@DavidGonzalez-ov5dx]

@@elainespall5677 I agree with you based on the testimony of Tom, however , do you know what the state's offer was. Dr.G said minimal prison time. I'm not certain what that offer actually was, as minimal to one may be draconian to another. I do absolutely think that they were guilty. It concerns me as to why the state would extend such an offer, and not for one but for both of them. It's difficult enough to get a guilty verdict for one of the accused but for both, seems a tedious undertaking for a prosecutor. I guess we shall see, as they will be retried. Let's keep a close watch. Let's wager a Pepsi...lol

[@elainespall5677]

@@DavidGonzalez-ov5dx Diet Pepsi & it’s a deal lol 😂

[@lynncrf]

@@DavidGonzalez-ov5dx My thoughts exactly. When I heard they had offered a deal I knew it meant the case wasn't good. The American justice system is very harsh compared to other western countries, so they don't just offer a deal for the sake of it. If Molly had any sense she would have waited to commit the crime here on holiday in Ireland. She probably would have got 20 years and our one female prison has very good conditions. If you are a lifer you can even apply to live in an apartment on the prison grounds. Not so in North Carolina. She is an idiot for not taking the deal or waiting to commit the crime in Ireland.

[@moonstruck562]

Thank you for your great analysis Dr Grande. You’re making my day easier as today is my beloved mother’s birthday whom I lost 5 years ago and miss terribly. I appreciate it so much. 🙏

[@renee1961]

Hello. I'm very Sorry for your Loss 💔💔💔🙏🙏🙏💐💐💐

[@moonstruck562]

@@renee1961 thank you, it means a lot 🙏

[@moonstruck562]

@@shelleydunkle7867 thank you ♥️. I’m sorry for your loss too. It never gets easier…sending healing, light & blessings to you as well ✨🙏✨

[@candyvigil550]

I liked your break down of this. At first I thought the scenario that was given was true. I couldn't imagine a father and former FBI agent doing these things. After your analysis, it's clear how Molly manipulated her father, played on his emotions to protect her. Certainly, her parents must have noticed this girl was a pathological liar. Reminds me of Casey Athony and the dynamics in that family. Did Molly's parents always bail her out as well, turn a blind eye to bad behavior?

[@sarakennedy1385]

FBI agents have shown themselves to be some of the most corrupt people...look at head of fbi James comey and the agents under him,Wray the man that took comey place isn't any better...

[@TheVigilante2000]

Yeah, except this time the dad is going down with the daughter, unlike Casey.

[@ursodermatt8809]

@@cht2162 and neither do you deserve a reply. so i do not reply to you either.

[@sisuguillam5109]

@@sarakennedy1385 don't be absurd.

[@sisuguillam5109]

@@sarakennedy1385 ah, two month old troll account.

[@roxyshow123]

Absolutely fascinating. The fact that his body was cold and they had NO defensive wounds, points to their guilt. I suppose the reason the first trial was overturned was that full disclosure was not given to the jury. And yes, lack of disclosure can cause a mistrial. If the prosecution has learned from their mistakes, this second trial could prove a slam dunk. We'll see.

[@tcbcmoto4895]

Sadly molly the monster and her freak of a father have got away with munder!

[@kennethkunz2449]

Todd this episode was extremely well done! I agree completely with your assessment that this was obviously an orchestrated killing. A prolonged, brutal, bludgeoning assassination. Molly's actions were pretty evil: a father was helplessly killed; and one can only cringe at the emotional & long-lasting psychological trauma caused to the two children. They will be living with this gory debacle for the rest of their lives. As for Tom and Molly, they are already paying a savage and unretractable penalty. Thank you Todd!

[@zenamen5221]

What penalty??

[@kennethkunz2449]

@@zenamen5221 Ian, thanks. Their whole lives have been tied up and complicated by relentless pursuit and harassment by the public, the law, ongoing investigations, endless interrogations, legal fees, hatred from the public and family members, etc, etc,: there is nowhere for them to go to find rest and solitude, and it will forever be that way as an ongoing blemish on their existence, and they will be besieged until Karma has expended the full brunt of its wrath against them. No rest.

[@williamcorvinus8240]

@@kennethkunz2449 i most certainly hope so..

[@gigiarmany4332]

who's Todd? & why would you keep saying his name like that online, twice??👀😒🤔🙄

[@sharonmartin5051]

@@gigiarmany4332 Todd is Dr. Grande'a first name.

[@renee1961]

As a Domestic Abuse Survivor, I've never believed her, or her father! 💔💔💔💔🙏🙏🙏🙏 Why should he have to fight for Custody of his Own Children? Now, his Poor Children are without Parents.💔💔💔💔🙏🙏🙏🙏 RIP

[@timsmusic7349]

Domestic abuse victims try to protect their families including any tyrants within. This causes a huge resentment buildup and I can see how her father was ready at any given moment to protect his daughter when he heard the commotion. He obviously knew what was going on in his daughter’s marriage and him being a cop didn’t hesitate to protect her in an instant.

[@agf1700]

Molly Martens was NOT a Domestic Abuse Survivor. SHE was the Abuser. Verbally belittling Jason Corbett at every turn in front of their friends, calling him Fat etc. You think that shows she was afraid of him? She never reported any abuse to Police or to her Doctor and never showed any physical signs of abuse. Her friends that testified all said they heard about the abuse from HER. They never really witnessed any abuse. She filled her sleeping pill prescription just 2 days before the murder and HER prescription medication was found in his body during the autopsy. Given that neither Molly Martens nor her father had a defensive mark on either of them, I think it would be fair to surmise that Jason Corbett was attacked when he was sleeping. He probably literally didn’t know what hit him. Jason Corbett confessed to a friend shortly before the wedding that he realised Molly Martens had mental health issues but felt he couldn’t back out of the wedding as it was too close to happening. Given her lies about losing a non existent baby sister, about being friends with the children’s biological Mother, about her delivery complications in the birth of the daughter, Molly Martens had a very complicated relationship with the truth about anything. Molly Martens visited a Divorce Attorney within weeks of the marriage to ask what her custody rights to the children would be in the event of a divorce. She was told ‘none’. The only way was if she adopted the children then she would have the same legal rights to the children as their Dad. Jason Corbett refused to allow Molly Martens to adopt the children going so far as to keep the children’s passports in his work office. The day after the murder, Molly Martens paternal Uncle (also ex FBI) showed up at the Company where Jason had worked demanding the keys to his office and retrieved the passports. It looks from an impartial viewpoint that this was a premeditated murder motivated by Molly Martens desire to keep the children since Jason Corbett had planned on leaving her and moving back to Ireland with his children. She knew this was her last chance.

[@shiva_productions]

Same, and I also worked in a domestic violence charity, and I never believed her.

[@conorfitzmaurice8959]

So sad what those two childers went through, first lost their mum then brought to a new country only to loose their father. So sad.

[@jaymike3302]

I hate it when obviously guilty people's convictions get overturned. Some of these judges belong in prison.

[@birdflipper]

Who keeps a brick on their nightstand? Weird. If Molly was so devistated when her sister died, why didn't she just go to the store and pick out a new one?

[@mariagabrielle6383]

Brick, pistol,...

[@GGiblet]

You have a point- she could get children too! 😄

[@nadiadelphi6850]

😹😹😹

[@leddbedd4812]

Congratulations on your channel’s success, Doc. We’ll done. You got me hooked, that’s for sure. Love the podcast too. Doc, may I suggest you breakdown the movie 12 Angry Men? Think about it!

[@nikkioshea4139]

I have only today heard of this case, I'm in England. It is staggering to me that these two are free to walk around Where's the self defence? Sedatives, over kill, body cold when LE arrive, moving his money around after death, Molly's track record of pathological lying. Thank God Jason had the good sense not to allow her to adopt those children.

[@johnk1639]

Jason must have realized how crazy she was and was looking to leave her. Sadly he didn’t move quickly enough.

[@Mandrake591]

Bingo. I always say, if you’re going to leave someone, make sure you are safe, and your assets, never be alone with them again, and get away, physically. THEN break up with them via phone. If you have kids together, then I don’t know what, that would be terribly complicated.

[@Rubicon1]

@@Mandrake591 Thats a cowards way to break up. Take everything, run away and call to break up? Pathetic, and you are man too.

[@thatsthejobbb8587]

His mistake was telling her!

[@justmeagain7]

​@davidbeckey8188 that's why in Japan the first person who kidnap the children automatically gets complete 100% custody of them. Downside: many good parents, who never did anything wrong, are forever 100% separated from their children. No right whatsoever to see them again. Enforced by the government. Including many foreigners married to Japanese people. It's crazy. Google it.

[@yvonnesugrue167]

Dr Grande, thank you so much for this video, people who knew Jason say he was a really nice man, a gentle giant who absolutely adored his children. It's common knowledge here in Ireland that he was taking his children back home to Ireland to live. Molly had serious mental health issues which she tried to hide. RIP Jason 🙏

[@susanmann5286]

Dr. Grande would you consider covering murderers, Grant and Amanda Hayes? I knew both of them, including the women they murdered and "chopped up." Took me a while to come to terms with what happened. Would find your analysis helpful.

[@elainearchibald9020]

Wow! Thanks for your analysis Dr. Grande! Things don't add up and it looks like Molly had this planned. You don't know what people are capable of. Sad story, TFS!

[@gabrielamartiniuc6322]

She wanted custody of this man’s children? She’s absolutely evil.

[@beccarusso5253]

Love your videos time and time again. Unbiased and focused on the facts.

[@unicornprincess8896]

Who doesn't keep a self defense paving brick on their nightstand? Love your sense of humor Dr. Grande. Happy early birthday 🎉🎁

[@soyevquirsefron990]

I have suggested to people in tumultuous relationships that they shouldn’t decorate with heavy glass or ceramic ornaments, maybe origami would be safer

[@jevinday]

Good morning Dr Grande! I hope you have a great day. I'm turning 30 tomorrow, I can't believe it.

[@lostsoul1278]

HBD....

[@moonstruck562]

🎂🥂 🎉🎉

[@tomswift6198]

I don't have a problem with inappropriate objects on the nightstand. I recall an occasion when I desperately needed some duck tape within reach of the bed, but damn, there wasn't any; nor any paving stones, either. Hey, stuff happens, and you're either prepared or you're not.

[@Ang-cr9vm]

True

[@elliebellie7816]

Did you eventually find the zip-ties?

[@nancyzehr3679]

HAPPY PREDATED BIRTHDAY, DR GRANDE! Many more happy years to you!

[@MakerInMotion]

She pretended the stock photo that came with the frame was her dead sister. You can't make this shit up.

[@ElGibby]

Hang on Dr Grande, wait a sec. So you mean to tell me most people DON’T keep paving bricks by their beds?! I keep at least 3 beside mine, along with a shovel, some tarp, bleach and a small collection of ornamental teaspoons.

[@catherinefisher8534]

The ornamental teaspoons sounds so chic, keep the collection small so it won't look too bougie 🤗🤙

[@ElGibby]

@@catherinefisher8534 gotta keep the teaspoons there, if they weren’t that whole bricks/tarp/shovel/bleach thing might look weird 😱

[@haydeecolon7868]

😅🤣😂

[@steelcurtain187]

I remember reading a lot about this case and it really disturbed me more than most. Good job covering it Dr

[@helpyourcattodrive]

Thank you for another interesting and meaningful story and analysis, Grande. Makes my day.

[@maryanna71701]

Hello Dr Grande, as usual, I agree with your analysis. Unless there were more details left out regarding said abuse, this seems like murder. The whole situation didn’t turn out well for anyone. Have a great day, Dr Grande ☀️ 🌵

[@DigitalNeb]

Imagine being the mom, left in the house with her two step grandchildren, who's father was just murdered by your husband and daughter, who are now in custody for their crime. Last night, when you went to bed things were tense, but under control. The next morning, you wake up to find your entire life has changed forever.

[@markferguson3745]

A ridiculous relationship ends with an absurd pre meditated murder.

[@anasnow7302]

Wishing you a blessed birthday year Dr. Grande 🙏🥰🥳🎉🎊🎂

[@annal7364]

Molly proved you only need one paver to make a psycho path! (Yes, I realize that was very bad!) 😆😬 Dr. G, you are so much more intriguing than a slam-dunk way to ruin your furniture. Thanks for another great analysis! Sleep well! 😴❤️

[@BN-zk2bv]

funny!😏

[@hazelangus]

Hey, it wasn't that bad! Made me chuckle. :-)

[@adriandaddrio8318]

Hello, Dr. Grande-Great assessments of a twisted tale. 👍🏾 👍🏼👍 I’ve watched dozens of your videos and am a huge fan. I was hoping you could analyze the case of Marvin Gaye, the American singer-songwriter who shaped the sound of Motown. He had an acclaimed career sadly cut short by his father, their history and the outcome are also disturbing. It’s a compelling case. Thanks

[@LifesPeachy321]

*Happy 50th Birthday Dr. Grande!* 🎂

[@theovolz3073]

Not calling the cops straight away is always super sus. Like, it's obvious they were concocting some sort of cover story.

[@rdhawk929]

I remember this case. Learned a few key points too. Great analysis. Definitely more intriguing than a nightstand full of decorative bricks. 😹

[@HollhouseVanHouten]

Had this on in the background while eating dinner with my partner and we both got momentarily overexcited when you mentioned where we live, Limerick, Ireland. 🇮🇪

[@BellaFleurElise]

I've had a brick on my nightstand before lol. I was using it as a weight to press flowers.

[@julieyoung3315]

How Delightful you are, Dr. Grande! My very first thought as your Analysis began was Why would Molly have a Paving Brick next to her bed?! It's Surprising that Tom had been with the F.B.I. for so many years, and couldn't manage to pull this Murder off. Apparently, Tom had Forgotten to Cover all his Bases; Well he did have a Baseball Bat! Enjoyed this Analysis Very Much. Wondering if you had ever thought about a career in law enforcement? You would be, as in your Many Analyses Perfect. 👌

[@aislinn3611]

Thank you for looking at this case. Great analysis with more information than I'd heard of.

[@lnc-to4ku]

What a shocking case! I was so not expecting to hear that Molly was the true monster in this case- a lying, manipulative monster, and her and her dad's "story" was so ridiculous and stupid when I discovered from your telling of this case all the things they overlooked.... Brilliant and witty content as always, Dr. Grand! (the waterproof brick😂)

[@paultorgerson8776]

Brick on nightstand is like keeping a large knife there, but even more brutish. Strangulation leaves marks.

[@wendynursing9585]

& they walking around *Free!!! Wow...just mind blown!!!

[@anthonylennon8331]

Drugged and beaten to death in order to gain control of his kids and an FBI agent helped her. Disgusting and the courts are a disgrace for not convicting these two despicable people.

[@JoesArtchannel]

Dr. Grande, would you be able to cover the “killdozer” incident? I’ve always found it really disturbing/interesting. Thank you :)

[@inkompetenzkompensationsko4188]

He did a year ago

[@birdflipper]

Already did

[@saramurray8305]

Yes pls?

[@saramurray8305]

He did?? ::begins search::

[@facemuscles9]

I will say I had more compassion for killdozer dude until I saw that vid.

[@EarlSmith2469]

Bravo, Dr. Grande. This was a very impressive video analysis. It was thorough and insightful. Thank you for the details and concise theory of their actions. I do concur that she used the brick first, my gut tells me that she may have sedated him and struck him out of the blue, yet it is just a guess. Cheers!

[@NickvonZ]

Completely dropping out of college due to a simple case of Momo was the first red flag to me.

[@amelzon1]

Right? It took me out for about a week or so…*shrugs*

[@stalinbeballin]

I was in the hospital for nearly 2 months straight and then in out and regularly for a long time after I had mono. It can mess your life up

[@kingoreo3642]

In a really bad case like mine (took me an extra year to finish high school), it sets you back. I can’t see quitting entirely over it, though.

[@princessbuttercup8954]

You clearly don't know how bad mono can be then.

[@elliebellie7816]

Apparently the severity of mono cases can vary. Just because you nearly died doesn't mean others did.

[@spankflaps1365]

What do you call a man who lays crazy paving? A psycho-path.

[@Mitchell_is_smart._You2bs_dumb]

_"what do you call a man who lays crazy paving?_ _A psycho-path"_ All I hear is crickets. And the glaring mistake that *paver* would be his title, while a path is a route, is still ringing in my head. How about: "what reason would a father have for murdering someone, after his daughter smashed them with a paving stone? Simple. He was following a psycho path" That's still pretty weak, but it makes more sense. Even if you delete your original comment and post that joke, you know any praise the comment receives has nothing to do with you. In fact, it's would be proof of your failure. And, I quote your joke here in case you try to edit the cringe out of it.

[@colbyanwar6049]

Mitchell you are a stone cold psycho… so you should know how it can be used in a sentence

[@Mitchell_is_smart._You2bs_dumb]

@@colbyanwar6049 I welcome your attempt at diagnosis in the comments of a psychology video. First off, do I qualify for antisocial personality disorder? Which 3 of the criteria do I meet from seven symptoms to consider, and three requirements that can be ignored for psychopathy. 1) violating social norms? 2) lying? 3) impulsivity? 4) irritability and aggression? 5) disregard for the safety of others? 6) irresponsibility? 7) lack of remorse? The requirements can be ignored because they simply relate to the diagnosis of antisocial pd, not psychopathy. Next, do I meet the standards of the psychopathy checklist? Do I need to go on? It's clear that you don't have a clue And if that was supposed to be a paver stone joke, emphasis can be related with *bold* text. Just put an asterisk before the first and after the last letter in a word. Otherwise, it just kinda looks like a lame insult from someone who is so easily influenced, that they don't even realize they are repeating what they just heard.

[@gaiaiulia]

Not diagnosing anyone, merely speculating that on what someone may be if laying crazy paving. I'm stealing this! 👏👏👏

[@GrayBlood1331]

What do you ride a bike on? _A cycle path_

[@jlkitz1775]

Wow 😳, the Molly & her Dad?! The crazy fruit definitely didn't fall far from the tree.

[@cindimccluney2103]

I currently currently work at the same place Jason used to be at, and everybody that got work around him speaks really highly of him. I haven't heard any bad remarks about Jason from no one here at the packaging plant.

[@kevinc809]

I know this case well. The reason he didnt want her to adopt his children is because he knew she wasn't quite right. He knew he was going to leave her. And why would she want his children anyway if they got a divorce? She knew time was running out and he was going back home with his children so she drugged him and killed or nearly killed him with a brick. The father in order to protct his daughter finished him off with the bat and created a story. Her- 1st degree murder. Him - 2nd degree. But I fear because of his government status these two are going to walk. Lesson to anyone- Be real careful who you let in your childrens lives. Being alone isn't all that bad. The children come first. Good job on this Dr. For the first 5 minutes you had me going. Glad you see what this clearly is

[@davidroddick91]

I like how you can deliver sarcasm with such a deadpan expression, like referring to the decorative paving brick vs the self-defense paving brick.

[@MaliekCombs]

Dr. Grande your book was very very good. I loved it. Keep up the great work!

[@julieyoung3315]

Good Day, Dr. Grande. Have been anxiously awaiting this mornings Analysis.

[@ZYX84]

Good morning, pondering the thought of how completely foul and maniacal those two minds are. And what a strange connection to have with one’s father. What was her upbringing like? I imagine for he, the father she could do no wrong, even though she was possibly insane. And both being capable of that, and then she standing by as he does it… Murder! If giving the opportunity, I believe she would try it again.. Horrible horrible horrible! Although,very good analysis Dr. Grande!

[@thinkingmoment]

Great analysis, Dr. Grande. I agree 100%. Thank you, Dr. Grande.

[@bkane645]

Always interesting cases and an aesthetically pleasing set? Yes please! Thanks Dr. Grande!

[@asmr_nostalgia]

I think that was the longest inculpatory evidence list yet Dr. Grande… 😂

[@kkheflin3]

One more comment of yours Dr. G needs pointing out! Excellent. ...."Tom is overconfident. In his mind he believes there are good guys and bad guys. Nothing about the people in-between." So VERY accurate. People are multifaceted individuals and you cannot simplify them to make them either good or bad. This woman reminds me of Casey Anthony 2.0 in terms of her ability to lie and manipulate others.

[@GenXfrom75]

I'm glad Jason's children are with his sister, over in Ireland, far away! 💯%✓✓✓

[@vercoda9997]

Update: The murderer father and daughter duo have Now started up a new narrative in a bid to evade justice: suggesting that their victim's first wife was murdered by him - which has prompted disgust and outrage from that lady's family here in Ireland, understandably furious that their loved one's death is being used as a prop by these two calculated murderers, who did everything they could to set up narratives about their victim after he wouldn't let his American wife adopt his children. Then they drugged him, and violently murdered him when he was asleep. And Now, years later, Nowwwwww they're suddenly suggesting that "Hey, Who Knows, Maybe He Murdered His First Wife? So, Uh, Yeah, Maybe He Did, So That Justified Us Murdering Him, Because, Uh, Because... Because We Were Afraid Of Him! That's It! Genius!" Absolutely nauseating couple, who murdered a man who realised his American wife was a nut, and was going to leave her to take his beloved children Home to Ireland - to which She responded by Murdering him, and orphaning his children. It'd be fair to say that she and her father are the two most hated Americans, here in Ireland.

[@donnaberrier705]

They're not well thought of in my community either!

[@sparkee1224]

Dr Grande’s humor is the best! Enjoy his videos a lot.

[@JosephineB63]

Very good analysis and more believable than what Molly and Tom talk about

[@oceanstaiga5928]

Since dr. Grande stopped mentioning his podcast at the beginning I’ll do it here. It’s “Bella grande media” here on KZbin! Can very much recommend it!

[@geraldinerogers7441]

Dr Todd I agree with you 100% and I’m completely shocked at the outcome awful creatures indeed.I’d love to hear more of your work & thoughts…

[@cottontails9003]

Good morning Dr Grande . With all the lies, I now have some doubtes about her innocent, I believe her father also helped her too get rid of Jason . Thank you Dr Grande. Brilliant analysis and topic .

[@DavidGonzalez-ov5dx]

Dr.G...Happy Birthday better to be premature than belated. It's obvious with your dry sense of humor you were born premature. You are a one of a kind...a legend in your own mind and apparently mine. Mazel Tov!!!

[@DavidGonzalez-ov5dx]

Remember to light 3 candles...present, past and future...put the 3rd into the side of the cake...or cupcake or pie or a bagel with lox..whatever.

[@pturco2285]

Jason's sister has written a book which gives a more in depth explanation of Molly and Jason's story. I would recommend this book for more detailed information.

[@zenawarrior7442]

Love your evidence for and against always ⚖and the brick 🧱quip. Thanks Dr G😊💛💛

[@cottontails9003]

Hello , my beautiful friend .Hope you are having a great day /evening 😜❤💙

[@zenawarrior7442]

@@cottontails9003 Helloooo friend. I am having a great evening thanks. Have a wonderful day in Australia 🇦🇺🥰💕🍪🌏🌇⭐🌷🙌💛

[@renee1961]

If only Jason would have went back to Ireland!

[@BiancaBabe]

Yes I'm early for the Doc! Thanks again for your service ☺️ 🌵

[@sirennoir258]

Hello! Good to see you Dr. Grande!

[@carlaugustecrevaux2847]

I hope they get even more time than they did at their first trial.

[@user-uu2cj9ct3j]

You’ve just got to know something is pretty off when an attractive, foreign nanny, almost 10 years your junior, completely comes on to you within days of the first meeting. The advert was for a nanny, not a girlfriend. I feel so bad for the children, who lost their mother, gained a new mother through Molly, and because of Jason’s murder lost both their father and their new mother again. The feelings sorrow, betrayal, and maybe even guilt, must be enormous.

[@brigidspencer5123]

Happy Birthday Dr. Grande!🎂💐

[@blueunicornhere]

0:58 I once met a man was from there. He was always hunting for bear. He ran out of luck when he fell off a truck and landed on his dairy-aire. It was tragic

[@blueunicornhere]

Ok .... Seriously? Nobody!?

[@helpyourcattodrive]

Another good one. I am rewatching late at night.

[@lhuziechakevichusa6374]

Happy birthday doc. You become my fav podcast or you tuber, I dont know which term is better suited. I hv learned a lot especially about things I already knew I was right or suspected I was right, n also a bit about myself. My father was killed infront of me when I was 8 or 9 years old and I m always searching for good views explanations to understand my destructive behavior as a young teen. M older now married n actually expecting a son tmorw as I write this. I thank God I reach alive where I m today but I still struggle a lot especially with addictive behavior

[@vjc4964]

Father and daughter are sick persons🤢 guilty 🎯

[@cutienerdgirl]

What's funny is that I got an ad for Doc Martens before this video. 😆

[@pierre6625]

Hello Dr. Grande, thank you for yet another well-done analysis. There are too many reasons for me to think that this was not self-defense. No serious bruises on the so call defense subjects, baseball bat and brick easily accessible, rubbing of the neck, body cold when police got there, and so on. I think that they did commit this crime because self-defense would only require showing the attacker you have no chance. stay down. But by what is described here he certainly was no threat anymore, he was dead. These are my personal thoughts on this case. I also love the humor you throw in for us. Best Regards.

[@kkheflin3]

Oh Dr. G!!! "If she had only selected waterproof paving bricks instead of those self-defense paving bricks things might have turned out differently." Priceless. Ludicrous defense.