Moxley Murder Podcast: New Light on a Cold Case
Martha Moxley, a 15-year-old from Greenwich, Connecticut, was tragically murdered in 1975, bludgeoned and stabbed with a broken six-iron golf club. Her unsolved case, nearly five decades old, is the focus of a new NBC News Studios podcast, “Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder.” The podcast aims to delve into the complexities surrounding her death, which occurred after she was last seen with members of the Skakel family, cousins to the Kennedys, who lived across the street.
The investigation into Moxley's murder led to significant legal battles and public interest. Twenty-five years after her death, Michael Skakel, a Skakel family member, was charged in 2000 and subsequently convicted in 2002, receiving a sentence of 20 years to life. However, Skakel spent over a decade in prison before being granted a new trial and released in 2013, with the judge citing inadequate representation by his initial attorney. His conviction was ultimately vacated by the Connecticut Supreme Court in 2018, and prosecutors decided not to retry him in 2020. In a recent development, Skakel initiated a lawsuit in January 2024 against the lead police investigator, Frank Garr, and the town of Greenwich, alleging malicious prosecution and civil rights violations, a case that remains unresolved.
“Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder,” hosted by journalist Andrew Goldman, will feature 12 episodes exploring these decades of legal wrangling, intense media scrutiny, and persistent doubts. Goldman, who previously researched the case for a book ghostwritten for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., embarked on his own investigation. The podcast promises in-depth interviews with key figures, including Michael Skakel himself, Moxley’s close friends, retired FBI Agent Jim Murphy, Skakel’s brother Stephen Skakel, and former LAPD detective Mark Fuhrman. The series offers a comprehensive look into the enduring mystery and its profound impact, premiering on November 4th with new episodes released weekly.
The Moxley murder pop culture phenomenon highlights the case's enduring fascination and how it has inspired numerous discussions and media explorations over the years.
