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Greenwich, Connecticut · 1975

Martha Moxley

Book cover: Greentown — Timothy Dumas
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Disputed justice

Fifteen-year-old Martha Moxley was killed with a golf club in Connecticut in 1975. Michael Skakel was convicted decades later, but his conviction was overturned and the charge eventually dismissed. The case’s books and documentaries span different stages of that changing legal history.

Content note: violence, abuse, or loss. Linked material may contain graphic descriptions. Screen dramatizations may change events and dialogue.

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01Books

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Timothy Dumas

Greentown

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02Movies

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03TV & documentaries

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IMDb · TV episode

Dateline NBC — The Murder of Martha Moxley (2016)

IMDb episode reference connected to the Martha Moxley case. Listed release: 2016. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.

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IMDb · TV episode

American Justice — A Murder in Greenwich: The Martha Moxley Case (1999)

IMDb episode reference connected to the Martha Moxley case. Listed release: 1999. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.

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48 Hours — The Diary of Martha Moxley (2021)

IMDb episode reference connected to the Martha Moxley case. Listed release: 2021. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.

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04Newspaper clippings

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Calgary Herald · 2002-06-08 · Page 3

Skakel convicted in the Moxley case

The newspaper records reactions after the original murder verdict.

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The Daily Item · 1975-11-01 · Page 1

Greenwich mourns Martha Moxley

Early local reporting describes her death and the response of friends and neighbors.

Breaking-news accounts precede the later investigation.

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05News & reporting

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independent.co.uk

Reporting on Martha Moxley

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06Podcasts

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Apple Podcasts

Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder — Family Ties (Episode 9)

Direct episode page for this case or its screen adaptation. Open it for listening options and the publisher’s episode notes.

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Morbid

The Murder of Martha Moxley (Part 1)

Podcast coverage of the Martha Moxley case. Released June 1, 2026. About 55 minutes.

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Morbid

The Murder of Martha Moxley (Part 2)

Podcast coverage of the Martha Moxley case. Released June 4, 2026. About 56 minutes.

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Crime Junkie

MURDERED: Martha Moxley

Podcast coverage of the Martha Moxley case. Released August 10, 2020. About 45 minutes.

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48 Hours

The Diary of Martha Moxley

Podcast coverage of the Martha Moxley case. Released November 7, 2021. About 42 minutes.

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True Crime All The Time Unsolved

Martha Moxley

Podcast coverage of the Martha Moxley case. Released February 10, 2020. About 74 minutes.

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48 Hours

The Diary of Martha Moxley - Encore

Podcast coverage of the Martha Moxley case. Released June 5, 2022. About 42 minutes.

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RedHanded

Episode 297 - Martha Moxley: Death & Dynasty

Podcast coverage of the Martha Moxley case. Released May 11, 2023. About 63 minutes.

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Women and Crime

Martha Moxley

Podcast coverage of the Martha Moxley case. Released October 27, 2020. About 49 minutes.

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Dateline NBC

Texas realtor murder case. Arson and fratricide trial in New Jersey. Plus, Martha Moxley podcast.

Podcast coverage of the Martha Moxley case. Released January 22, 2026. About 31 minutes.

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Last Podcast On The Left

Episode 519: The Troubled Teen Industry Part III - Joe Ricci and the Murder of Martha Moxley

Podcast coverage of the Martha Moxley case. Released January 20, 2023. About 111 minutes.

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48 Hours

The Ghosts of Greenwich

Podcast coverage of the Martha Moxley case. Released October 30, 2025. About 43 minutes.

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The Consult: Real FBI Profilers

139. The Murder of Martha Moxley – Part 1

Podcast coverage of the Martha Moxley case. Released June 3, 2026. About 54 minutes.

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Mind Over Murder

BONUS: Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder (Part 1)

Podcast coverage of the Martha Moxley case. Released June 26, 2026. About 40 minutes.

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Mind Over Murder

NEW: Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder (Part 2)

Podcast coverage of the Martha Moxley case. Released February 19, 2026. About 30 minutes.

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07Social Media

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48 Hours

The Diary of Martha Moxley | Full Episode

Full episode or film as labeled by the publisher from 48 Hours covering the Martha Moxley case. Length: 41:08.

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Murder With My Husband

Martha Moxley - Infamous Halloween Case

Video from Murder With My Husband covering the Martha Moxley case. Length: 44:25.

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48 Hours

50 years since Martha Moxley's murder on the eve of Halloween | "48 Hours" Full Episode

Full episode or film as labeled by the publisher from 48 Hours covering the Martha Moxley case. Length: 41:08.

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Ty Notts

The Murder of Martha Moxley | True Crime Documentary

Video from Ty Notts covering the Martha Moxley case. Length: 23:58.

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Profiling with Pat Brown

Who REALLY killed Martha Moxley?

Video from Profiling with Pat Brown covering the Martha Moxley case. Length: 2:11:32.

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Morbid | Podcast

Episode 791: The Murder of Martha Moxley (Part 1)

Video from Morbid | Podcast covering the Martha Moxley case. Length: 55:06.

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Killer Instinct Podcast

Halloweek Episode 4: MARTHA MOXLEY

Video from Killer Instinct Podcast covering the Martha Moxley case. Length: 23:44.

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NBC News

Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel speaks publicly for first time about Martha Moxley’s murder

Interview or news segment from NBC News covering the Martha Moxley case. Length: 2:00.

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East Idaho News

Podcast explores explores new twists in murder of 15-year-old Martha Moxley

Video from East Idaho News covering the Martha Moxley case. Length: 19:31.

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Oxygen

Michael Skakel Speaks Out for First Time About Martha Moxley Killing | Oxygen

Interview or news segment from Oxygen covering the Martha Moxley case. Length: 1:29.

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Reddit · r/TrueCrimeOnTV

Discussion: Murder and Justice: The Case of Martha Moxley - S1E2: A Rollercoaster Trial - Episode Discussion

Public community discussion connected to Martha Moxley. Posts and comments are reader perspectives, not independently verified reporting.

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Reddit · r/TrueCrimeOnTV

Discussion: Murder and Justice: The Case of Martha Moxley - S1E1: Mourning in Greenwich - Episode Discussion

Public community discussion connected to Martha Moxley. Posts and comments are reader perspectives, not independently verified reporting.

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08Blogs & essays

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Outside blogs, personal essays, and creator write-ups. These reflect each author’s perspective. Check publication dates and compare claims with reporting and court records.

katecasey · Substack · Blog / essay

New Details in the Martha Moxley Case

An outside blog or essay discussing Martha Moxley. Read the author’s analysis alongside the dated reporting and court sources in this case guide. Some publishers require a subscription.

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09Internet Archive

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Individual records from Internet Archive: library books, historical broadcasts, and preserved web pages. A catalog listing does not guarantee free reading or full playback. Access, previews, and borrowing are controlled by Internet Archive.

Internet Archive · Library record · 2016

Framed : why Michael Skakel spent over a decade in prison for a murder he didn't commit

Kennedy, Robert Francis, 1954- author. A library catalog record for a book connected with Martha Moxley. The record may offer a preview or borrowing options; full reading access is not guaranteed.

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Internet Archive · TV News Archive

Dateline NBC : WCAU : July 15, 2016 10:00pm-11:01pm EDT

The archive indexes this broadcast under Martha Moxley. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.

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Internet Archive · TV News Archive

Tonight From Washington : CSPAN : October 22, 2009 8:00pm-10:59pm EDT

The archive indexes this broadcast under Martha Moxley. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.

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Internet Archive · TV News Archive

News 4 at 4 : WRC : January 25, 2012 4:00pm-5:00pm EST

The archive indexes this broadcast under Martha Moxley. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.

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10From the journal

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11Court records & documents

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Court opinions, filings, transcripts, and dockets, alongside clearly labeled parole records, released investigative files, and courtroom recordings. Each item identifies its source and scope. Allegations in filings are not findings of guilt. These selections are not complete case files. Where an online document could not be verified, a separate guide identifies the records office or archive to contact.

Court opinionArchive copy

Skakel v. State — historical new-trial decision

The Connecticut Supreme Court’s 2010 decision on Michael Skakel’s petition for a new trial. This predates later proceedings concerning his conviction.

Court / agency
Connecticut Supreme Court
Document date
April 20, 2010
Case / citation
SC18158
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Justia

12Nicknames & media names

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13Where are they now?

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14Positive Outcome

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