Hollywood Crime Scene Episode 14 - Martha Moxley Part 1
Oct 23, 2017
The tragic murder of 15-year-old Martha Moxley shocks a wealthy Connecticut community. Intrigued connections to the Skakel family and the Kennedys fuel speculation. A young whistleblower emerges with explosive revelations. The emotional toll on the Moxley family amidst the media frenzy is palpable. Investigations reveal shifting witness testimonies and impactful autopsy photos, challenging longstanding beliefs. Discussions of powerful family dynamics and past controversies hint at deeper mysteries yet to unfold.
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Setting Shapes Social Dynamics
- Greenwich, Connecticut is an exclusive, wealthy community with large mansions closely situated.
- Such environments create insular social circles that may influence crime investigations among neighbors.
Moxley's Last Known Whereabouts
- Martha Moxley was last seen flirting with Thomas Skakel near his pool at 9:30 p.m. on Halloween Eve 1975.
- She was found dead under a tree in her backyard the next day, having been brutally attacked with a golf club.
Skakel Family's Wealth and Influence
- The Skakels were extremely wealthy and connected to the Kennedys by marriage.
- Rushton Skakel, Martha's neighbor, was a widower with six sons potentially involved in the case.
