Former convict and Kennedy family relative Michael Skakel has publicly addressed his involvement in the notorious 1975 murder of 15-year-old Martha Moxley, speaking for the first time in a new podcast after his conviction was overturned. The long-running investigation into the killing, which occurred in Greenwich, Connecticut, remains unsolved more than half a century later.
Skakel, who spent over a decade behind bars after his 2002 conviction, saw that verdict vacated in 2018 following a ruling that his legal representation was inadequate, and the state ultimately decided not to retry him. He now offers his version of events, describing the impact the case has had on his life and the legal process he endured.
Despite his statements, the Moxley family, law-enforcement officials and legal experts say key questions remain unanswered, and they continue to seek clarity on the night of her death, evidence handling and witness testimony. The renewed public attention reflects growing frustration that justice has not been served, even as fresh commentary emerges on one of America’s most infamous cold-case murders.