Timothy Dumas
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Unforgotten CasebookThe cases. The books. The screen stories.Greenwich, Connecticut · 1975

Disputed justice
Fifteen-year-old Martha Moxley was killed with a golf club in Connecticut in 1975. Michael Skakel was convicted decades later, but his conviction was overturned and the charge eventually dismissed. The case’s books and documentaries span different stages of that changing legal history.
Content note: violence, abuse, or loss. Linked material may contain graphic descriptions. Screen dramatizations may change events and dialogue.
Greenwich, Connecticut. The map provides regional context; individually verified historical places are listed below.
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Timothy Dumas
An author’s account of a disputed case. Check the edition date alongside the case summary and later reporting; legal outcomes may have changed.
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Nonfiction screen coverage of this case. The linked page identifies the program or episode; playback, subscriptions, and regional availability vary.
Viewing options & episode detailsIMDb · TV episode
IMDb episode reference connected to the Martha Moxley case. Listed release: 2016. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.
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IMDb episode reference connected to the Martha Moxley case. Listed release: 1999. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.
Credits & title details on IMDbIMDb · TV episode
IMDb episode reference connected to the Martha Moxley case. Listed release: 2021. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.
Credits & title details on IMDbOriginal newspaper coverage, hosted by Newspapers.com. Read each article in the context of its publication date; later findings may differ. Full-page access may require sign-in.
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Calgary Herald · 2002-06-08 · Page 3
The newspaper records reactions after the original murder verdict.
Skakel’s conviction was later overturned; this is historical verdict coverage.
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The Daily Item · 1975-11-01 · Page 1
Early local reporting describes her death and the response of friends and neighbors.
Breaking-news accounts precede the later investigation.
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Listen to the episodeMorbid
Podcast coverage of the Martha Moxley case. Released June 1, 2026. About 55 minutes.
Listen to the episodeMorbid
Podcast coverage of the Martha Moxley case. Released June 4, 2026. About 56 minutes.
Listen to the episodeCrime Junkie
Podcast coverage of the Martha Moxley case. Released August 10, 2020. About 45 minutes.
Listen to the episode48 Hours
Podcast coverage of the Martha Moxley case. Released November 7, 2021. About 42 minutes.
Listen to the episodeTrue Crime All The Time Unsolved
Podcast coverage of the Martha Moxley case. Released February 10, 2020. About 74 minutes.
Listen to the episode48 Hours
Podcast coverage of the Martha Moxley case. Released June 5, 2022. About 42 minutes.
Listen to the episodeRedHanded
Podcast coverage of the Martha Moxley case. Released May 11, 2023. About 63 minutes.
Listen to the episodeWomen and Crime
Podcast coverage of the Martha Moxley case. Released October 27, 2020. About 49 minutes.
Listen to the episodeDateline NBC
Podcast coverage of the Martha Moxley case. Released January 22, 2026. About 31 minutes.
Listen to the episodeLast Podcast On The Left
Podcast coverage of the Martha Moxley case. Released January 20, 2023. About 111 minutes.
Listen to the episode48 Hours
Podcast coverage of the Martha Moxley case. Released October 30, 2025. About 43 minutes.
Listen to the episodeThe Consult: Real FBI Profilers
Podcast coverage of the Martha Moxley case. Released June 3, 2026. About 54 minutes.
Listen to the episodeMind Over Murder
Podcast coverage of the Martha Moxley case. Released June 26, 2026. About 40 minutes.
Listen to the episodeMind Over Murder
Podcast coverage of the Martha Moxley case. Released February 19, 2026. About 30 minutes.
Listen to the episodeOutside blogs, personal essays, and creator write-ups. These reflect each author’s perspective. Check publication dates and compare claims with reporting and court records.
katecasey · Substack · Blog / essay
An outside blog or essay discussing Martha Moxley. Read the author’s analysis alongside the dated reporting and court sources in this case guide. Some publishers require a subscription.
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Internet Archive · Library record · 2016
Kennedy, Robert Francis, 1954- author. A library catalog record for a book connected with Martha Moxley. The record may offer a preview or borrowing options; full reading access is not guaranteed.
View the library recordInternet Archive · TV News Archive
The archive indexes this broadcast under Martha Moxley. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.
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The archive indexes this broadcast under Martha Moxley. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.
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The archive indexes this broadcast under Martha Moxley. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.
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The Connecticut Supreme Court’s 2010 decision on Michael Skakel’s petition for a new trial. This predates later proceedings concerning his conviction.
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New material will appear here after editorial review.The latest information verified for this collection is listed below. Each source has its own date; these are not live custody records.
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07Social Media
12 itemsCase videos, posts, family pages, and creator communities. Creator channels and groups cover multiple cases; each includes a link to the relevant episode. Facebook or TikTok may require sign-in, and groups may require membership approval. Community opinions are separate from verified reporting.
48 Hours
The Diary of Martha Moxley | Full Episode
Full episode or film as labeled by the publisher from 48 Hours covering the Martha Moxley case. Length: 41:08.
Watch on YouTubeMurder With My Husband
Martha Moxley - Infamous Halloween Case
Video from Murder With My Husband covering the Martha Moxley case. Length: 44:25.
Watch on YouTube48 Hours
50 years since Martha Moxley's murder on the eve of Halloween | "48 Hours" Full Episode
Full episode or film as labeled by the publisher from 48 Hours covering the Martha Moxley case. Length: 41:08.
Watch on YouTubeTy Notts
The Murder of Martha Moxley | True Crime Documentary
Video from Ty Notts covering the Martha Moxley case. Length: 23:58.
Watch on YouTubeProfiling with Pat Brown
Who REALLY killed Martha Moxley?
Video from Profiling with Pat Brown covering the Martha Moxley case. Length: 2:11:32.
Watch on YouTubeMorbid | Podcast
Episode 791: The Murder of Martha Moxley (Part 1)
Video from Morbid | Podcast covering the Martha Moxley case. Length: 55:06.
Watch on YouTubeKiller Instinct Podcast
Halloweek Episode 4: MARTHA MOXLEY
Video from Killer Instinct Podcast covering the Martha Moxley case. Length: 23:44.
Watch on YouTubeNBC News
Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel speaks publicly for first time about Martha Moxley’s murder
Interview or news segment from NBC News covering the Martha Moxley case. Length: 2:00.
Watch on YouTubeEast Idaho News
Podcast explores explores new twists in murder of 15-year-old Martha Moxley
Video from East Idaho News covering the Martha Moxley case. Length: 19:31.
Watch on YouTubeOxygen
Michael Skakel Speaks Out for First Time About Martha Moxley Killing | Oxygen
Interview or news segment from Oxygen covering the Martha Moxley case. Length: 1:29.
Watch on YouTubeReddit · r/TrueCrimeOnTV
Discussion: Murder and Justice: The Case of Martha Moxley - S1E2: A Rollercoaster Trial - Episode Discussion
Public community discussion connected to Martha Moxley. Posts and comments are reader perspectives, not independently verified reporting.
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Discussion: Murder and Justice: The Case of Martha Moxley - S1E1: Mourning in Greenwich - Episode Discussion
Public community discussion connected to Martha Moxley. Posts and comments are reader perspectives, not independently verified reporting.
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