Here's the Scoop NBC News Studios Presents Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder
Nov 4, 2025
Dive into the chilling details of Martha Moxley's 1975 murder and the long delays in justice. Michael Skakel's connections to the Kennedy family and his eventual arrest spark media frenzy and public opinion. Explore how perceptions of guilt evolved, alongside Andrew's personal journey delving into the case. New interviews reveal fresh insights, while contrasting childhood experiences shed light on the elite community of Belhaven. Unravel the complexities that surround a case still haunting its 50th anniversary.
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Question What You Think You Know
- Andrew Goldman frames the series by questioning what we truly know versus what we merely believe.
- He asks listeners to examine how opinions become perceived facts through social and media forces.
The Murder And The Long Silence
- In 1975, 15-year-old Martha Moxley was murdered in wealthy Greenwich, Connecticut.
- Decades passed without an arrest until Michael Skakel was charged in 2000 at age 39 for the 1975 killing.
How Media Frames Power And Guilt
- The case became a media spectacle once Michael Skakel, a Kennedy cousin, was arrested.
- Media narratives framed the story around privilege, fame, and presumed injustice for decades.
