New Podcast Reopens Martha Moxley Murder 50 Years Later
4 episodes
On the night before Halloween 1975, 15-year-old Martha Moxley was bludgeoned to death outside her home in Greenwich, Connecticut. Now, half a century later, a new 12-episode podcast from NBC News Studios is reopening the case with never-before-heard interviews and newly unsealed evidence.
On the night before Halloween 1975, 15-year-old Martha Moxley was bludgeoned to death outside her home in Greenwich, Connecticut. Now, half a century later, a new 12-episode podcast from NBC News Studios is reopening the case with never-before-heard interviews and newly unsealed evidence.
*Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder* premieres Tuesday, November 4, 2025, marking the 50th anniversary of one of America's most controversial homicides. The series, hosted by veteran journalist Andrew Goldman, features the first-ever public interview with Michael Skakel, the Kennedy family relative who was convicted of Martha's murder in 2002—27 years after the crime.
The case has long fascinated true crime followers, partly because of its complexity and partly because of the high-profile figures involved. Skakel was Martha's neighbor in the exclusive Belle Haven neighborhood and was convicted based on circumstantial evidence. He spent over 11 years in prison before his conviction was overturned in 2018, when he was granted a new trial but released.
Goldman's investigation stands out for its depth and independence. Originally researching for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Goldman conducted his own decade-long investigation into the case, uncovering details that challenge the narrative surrounding Skakel's conviction. The podcast series explores critical questions: Was justice served? If Skakel didn't kill Martha Moxley, who did?
The 12-episode series goes beyond surface-level storytelling. It includes original interviews with Martha's closest friends, retired FBI Agent Jim Murphy, Skakel's brother Stephen Skakel, and former LAPD detective Mark Fuhrman. The podcast examines crime scene analysis, the legal battles that followed, and alternate suspects that have largely remained in the shadows.
Newly unsealed evidence features prominently in the investigation. When the crime occurred in October 1975, Greenwich police lacked both the forensic tools and homicide experience to properly investigate. The department struggled to establish clear motive and had limited forensic evidence—shortcomings that haunted the case for decades.
Martha's mother, Dorothy Moxley, remains convinced that Michael Skakel killed her daughter, describing the loss as devastating. Her perspective provides emotional anchor to a case that, officially, remains unsolved as of 2025.
Executive Producer Alexa Danner, Head of Audio at NBC News Studios, has assembled a podcast that balances investigative rigor with compelling storytelling. New episodes will roll out weekly through January 20, 2026, giving listeners time to absorb the evidence and form their own conclusions.
The podcast arrives amid renewed media interest in the case. A "48 Hours" episode aired on October 30, 2025—the actual anniversary of Martha's death—and NBC Connecticut covered the podcast's launch on November 3, 2025. The combination of these reports signals that the Martha Moxley case, despite its age, continues to captivate audiences and raise questions about justice.
*Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder* is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, hosted by Simplecast. For anyone interested in true crime, legal intrigue, and the intersection of privilege and justice, this series offers fresh perspective on a case that defined Connecticut for generations.
**Sources:** https://nbcuniversalnewsgroup.com/nbcnews/2025/10/28/nbc-news-studios-all-new-podcast-investigates-martha-moxley-murder-with-exclusive-access-first-ever-interviews-with-michael-skakel/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dead-certain-the-martha-moxley-murder/id1848929263
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0e6dDTxzc9bovSE4hxaVw4
