The Murder of Martha Moxley
How did silence shape the case of Martha Moxley?
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51 mins
Explore the haunting murder of Martha Moxley in an affluent neighborhood where secrets ran deep. Uncover how years of silence, shifting evidence, and legal battles turned this case into one of America’s most enduring mysteries.
Ep 1:
Belle Haven's Golden Cage
In wealthy Belle Haven, fifteen-year-old Martha Moxley seemed untouchable—until her murder exposed the dark, undisciplined world of her next-door neighbors, the Kennedy-linked Skakel family.
Ep 2:
The Night Mischief Turned Deadly
On Mischief Night 1975, Martha vanished after lingering with the Skakel boys, only to be found bludgeoned with a golf club from their own home—as police badly bungled the case.
Ep 3:
Diaries, Silence, and a Leaked Report
Martha's diary reveals troubling tension with the Skakel brothers, while a secret private investigation years later uncovers lies that reignite the cold case nationwide.
Ep 4:
Confessions in the Tree and on Tape
Shocking confessions surface from a notorious 'troubled teen' facility and Michael Skakel's own recorded memoir, placing him at the crime scene the night Martha died.
Ep 5:
Justice Bought and Sold
Convicted, freed, reconvicted, and freed again—Michael Skakel's decades-long legal saga raises haunting questions about whether wealth can truly buy escape from justice.
