On Halloween 1975 the small elite community of Belle Haven, Connecticut, was transformed from a safe gated neighbourhood to a town of fear and suspicion when Martha’s body was discovered. Martha, a 15-year-old schoolgirl, had been out with friends for Mischief Night, but failed to return home for her curfew. In the morning a search party was formed to try and locate her. One of her friends on route to join the search found Martha on her parents’ property, she had been savagely beaten and stabbed... the main suspect...a relation of the Kennedys...

This conversation delves into the complex investigation surrounding the murder of Martha Moxley, focusing on key players, the impact of substance abuse, police challenges, and media scrutiny. It highlights the societal implications of wealth and power in the justice system, particularly regarding the Skakel family and their connections to the Kennedy family. The discussion also touches on the historical context of the case and the ongoing mystery that continues to captivate public interest.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:25 Fear in Belle Haven

02:07 The Mysterious Phone Calls

03:10 The Skakel Family Under Scrutiny

03:40 Focus on Tommy Skakel

05:34 The Impact of Rejection on Tommy

07:40 Psychiatric Assessment

14:45 Detroit Detectives Step In

17:06 The Hale Report and Its Findings

17:25 Critique of Police Handling

21:30 Introduction to Ken Littleton

22:56 Ken's Background and Connection to the Case

24:32 Ken's Alibi and Relationship with the Skakel Children

27:41 Plea Deal and Refusal to Cooperate

29:12 Ken's Transformation and Behavioral Changes

32:15 Investigative Challenges and Police Scrutiny

34:04 Media Influence and Public Perception

36:48 The Kennedy Connection

Sources

American Justice Season 8 Episode 12 – A murder in Greenwich:The Martha Moxley Case.

A season in Purgatory by Dominic Dunne

Conviction. Solving the Moxley by Leonard Levitt.

Greentown by Timothy Dumas

Murder and Justice: The case of Martha Moxley. Documentary series.

https://americanaddictioncenters.org/

https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/drugs-and-drug-use/common-drugs/cocaine/