Bonus Halloween Episode

Crimes from the Peanut Gallery

Summary

This bonus episode covers the murder of Martha Moxley, a 15-year-old girl who was killed in a small town in Connecticut. The episode explores the exclusive gated community of Bellhaven where Martha's family had recently moved, the events of Martha's last night, the twists and turns in the investigation, and the suspects involved, including Tommy Skakel, Ken Littleton, and Michael Skakel. The episode also delves into the arrest, trial, challenges, and appeals in the case, ultimately leading to Michael Skakel's conviction, subsequent reversals, and the lack of sufficient evidence to retry him. The episode concludes with the hope for justice for Martha and the Moxley family.

Takeaways

The murder of Martha Moxley remains unsolved, with doubts and uncertainty surrounding the identity of the killer.

The case gained significant attention due to the affiliation of the Skakel family with the Kennedys, raising questions about the influence of wealth and power.

The investigation and trial revealed a range of suspects, including Tommy Skakel, Ken Littleton, and Michael Skakel, each with their own potential motives and inconsistencies in their stories.

The case highlights the challenges of obtaining sufficient evidence and achieving justice in complex murder cases.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Competition

00:56 Introduction to the Murder of Martha Moxley

01:27 The Exclusive Gated Community of Bellhaven

02:23 Martha's Last Night

03:20 Twists and Turns in the Investigation

04:14 Discovery of Martha's Body

06:08 Controversy and Speculation

07:07 Investigation and Polygraphs

08:32 Investigation of the Skakel Residence

09:28 Sutton Associates Investigation

10:27 Suspects: Tommy Skakel

11:24 Suspects: Ken Littleton

19:05 Suspects: Michael Skakel

24:20 Arrest and Trial

27:39 Challenges and Appeals

34:25 Conviction, Reversals, and Conclusion

35:21 Lack of Sufficient Evidence

36:20 Closing Remarks