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Michael Skakel Reopens Martha Moxley Case in New Podcast

11/5/2025

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Michael Skakel, a cousin of the Kennedy family, discusses the 1975 murder of Martha Moxley in NBC News podcast Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder.
He was wrongfully convicted in 2002 and later had his conviction overturned in 2013.
The podcast, hosted by Andrew Goldman, explores the case's complexities, including Skakel's past and the media's role.
Episode one is available on major podcast platforms.

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Michael Skakel, a cousin of the Kennedy family, discusses the 1975 murder of Martha Moxley in NBC News podcast Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder.
He was wrongfully convicted in 2002 and later had his conviction overturned in 2013.
The podcast, hosted by Andrew Goldman, explores the case's complexities, including Skakel's past and the media's role.
Episode one is available on major podcast platforms.