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Sneak peek: The Diary of Martha Moxley

November 04, 2021 / 03:12

This episode covers the murder of Martha Moxley in 1975, the community of Belhaven, Connecticut, and the involvement of Michael Skakel. Key discussions include personal accounts from Richard Burns and Tori Holland, who grew up in the area, and the impact of the crime on their lives.

Richard Burns recalls living in Greenwich during the time of the murder and reflects on the shock of such an event occurring in their seemingly safe community. Tori Holland shares her memories of Martha Moxley, describing her vibrant personality and the sense of security that was shattered after the murder.

The episode discusses the murder weapon, a golf club, and the long delay in making an arrest, which occurred nearly 25 years later when Michael Skakel was charged. Bobby Kennedy Jr., a cousin of Skakel, expresses his belief in Michael's innocence.

Michael Skakel's conviction was later overturned, raising questions about who truly committed the crime. The episode hints at the possibility that Martha's diary may contain clues about the murder.

TLDR

The episode examines the 1975 murder of Martha Moxley and the implications for Michael Skakel's innocence.

Episode

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yeah you mentioned you grew up in greenwich and you were there in 75 the first thing people ask you is did you
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know martha moxley [Music] belhaven connecticut is a small private community it has big estates and almost
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no crime but a 15 year old girl has been brutally murdered there belhaven this was a virtually exclusive
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very wealthy community in greenwich connecticut [Music] where murders just don't occur
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my name's richard burns and i lived in greenwich back then that's the first time in 45 years we'd ever talked about
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it my name is tori holland i grew up in belhaven and in 1975 i was 15 along with martha
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she just had this beaming personality and her beautiful blonde hair smiled all the time
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i just smile you know just made you feel like you were the center of the world the skakels lived across the street from
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the moxleys they were a family of all these boys except for julie i went to school with them
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and michael was a year behind me and tommy was a year ahead of me it was a lovely place to grow up you've
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just felt safe and that all changed after that night [Music] the instrument used in the striking of
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the moxley girl it was a golf club we know that it's absolutely devastating nearly a quarter of a century would pass
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before police would make an arrest for the murder of martha moxley 39 year old michael skakel was charged
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with murder did you kill her i was shocked it's like michael i know michael's innocent
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[Music] the evidence is much stronger suggesting that other people may have committed the
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crime [Music] bobby kennedy jr is michael's cousin and he never believed for a minute michael
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skagle committed this crime 27 years after the crime kennedy cousin michael skakel convicted in the murder
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of martha moxley michael skagl spent 11 and a half years in prison until his conviction was
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overturned on appeal an innocent man now goes free but if michael didn't kill martha moxley then
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who did this little girl this cute little amazing girl was murdered brutally by somebody and i think it was somebody in
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that neighborhood could martha's diary hold the clue i believe all through this case there's
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someone who's been keeping a secret [Music]

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Episode Highlights

  • The Murder of Martha Moxley
    In 1975, 15-year-old Martha Moxley was brutally murdered in Belhaven, Connecticut, a community where crime was virtually unheard of.
    “But a 15 year old girl has been brutally murdered there”
    @ 00m 25s
    November 04, 2021
  • Michael Skakel's Conviction
    Michael Skakel, cousin of Bobby Kennedy Jr., was convicted of Martha's murder 27 years later, but many believe he is innocent.
    “An innocent man now goes free but if Michael didn't kill Martha Moxley then who did?”
    @ 02m 46s
    November 04, 2021

Episode Quotes

  • I know Michael's innocent.
    Sneak peek: The Diary of Martha Moxley
  • This little girl was murdered brutally by somebody.
    Sneak peek: The Diary of Martha Moxley
  • Could Martha's diary hold the clue?
    Sneak peek: The Diary of Martha Moxley

Key Moments

  • Murder in Belhaven00:25
  • Michael's Arrest01:57
  • Innocence Questioned02:06
  • Clue in the Diary03:00

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