Dateline NBC Introducing Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder
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Oct 28, 2025 Delve into the chilling 1975 murder case of Martha Moxley, as investigative journalist Andrew Goldman shares his decade-long obsession with the story. Discover the shocking twists, including the 2000 arrest of Michael Skakel, linked to the Kennedy family. Goldman challenges long-held assumptions, revealing a much darker narrative. Hear from key voices, and experience the first public interview with Skakel, promising a fresh perspective on this cold case that has captivated many for decades.
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Early Investigation Failed To Produce Leads
- Martha Moxley was murdered on Oct 30, 1975 in Greenwich, Connecticut, and the investigation initially produced no solid leads.
- Greenwich police lacked homicide experience and the case eventually went cold despite intense scrutiny.
Skakel Arrested Decades Later
- Michael Skakel, a 15-year-old neighbor and Kennedy cousin, was later arrested in 2000 for Martha's murder.
- The Kennedy connection made the case famous and shaped public perception that Skakel was guilty.
Kennedy Link Skews Public Narrative
- Media focus on the Kennedy connection overshadowed complexities and drove public assumptions about guilt.
- Andrew Goldman says his initial certainty about Skakel's guilt shifted as he later reexamined the case in depth.