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Sneak peek: The Diary of Martha Moxley

November 04, 2021 / 03:12

This episode discusses the murder of Martha Moxley in Belhaven, Connecticut, in 1975, featuring guests Richard Burns and Tori Holland.

Richard Burns recalls living in Greenwich during the time of the murder, highlighting the community's shock at the crime. He reflects on the atmosphere of safety that changed after Martha's death.

Tori Holland shares her memories of Martha, describing her vibrant personality and the impact of the tragedy on their close-knit community. She emphasizes the innocence lost in Belhaven.

The episode covers the arrest of Michael Skakel, Martha's neighbor, and the controversy surrounding his conviction, including comments from Bobby Kennedy Jr., who believes in Michael's innocence.

The discussion raises questions about the true identity of Martha's killer and the secrets that may still linger in the neighborhood.

TLDR

The episode covers the murder of Martha Moxley and the implications for her neighbor Michael Skakel's conviction.

Episode

3:12
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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, a wealthy community.
    “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 27 years after the crime.
    “27 years after the crime, Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel convicted in the murder of Martha Moxley.”
    @ 02m 26s
    November 04, 2021
  • An Innocent Man Goes Free
    Michael Skakel spent over 11 years in prison before his conviction was overturned.
    “An innocent man now goes free.”
    @ 02m 44s
    November 04, 2021

Episode Quotes

  • It's absolutely devastating.
    Sneak peek: The Diary of Martha Moxley
  • 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

Key Moments

  • Tragic Murder00:25
  • Community Shock01:29
  • Long Wait for Justice01:49
  • Innocence Claimed02:06
  • Secrets and Clues03:08

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