Tommy Skakel

Mentioned in 8 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

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Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder

Episode Appearances

Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder · Jan 20, 2026

Known Unknowns

“Michael Skakel's brother; was last known person to see Martha Moxley alive on night of murder”

Forensic Evidence Handling in Cold CasesInvestigative Tunnel Vision and BiasWrongful Conviction and Exoneration

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Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder · Jan 13, 2026

Martha Speaks

“17-year-old neighbor who changed his story in 1994 to admit sexual encounter with Martha near crime scene”

Martha Moxley Murder InvestigationTommy Skakel Story Changes and Polygraph TestingPeter Zaluka Alibi Verification

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Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder · Dec 9, 2025

The Trial

“Michael's brother; subject of years-long police investigation as alternative suspect; testified about evening events”

Circumstantial Evidence in Murder ProsecutionsWitness Credibility and Confession ReliabilityProsecutorial Closing Argument Strategy

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Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder · Dec 2, 2025

Michael Speaks

“Michael's older brother; initially suspected in Martha Moxley murder investigation”

Martha Moxley Murder InvestigationCold Case Reopening ProceduresGrand Jury Proceedings and Secrecy

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Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder · Nov 25, 2025

No Good Deed

“Skakel brother and original prime suspect in Martha Moxley murder; initially cleared by Sutton investigation but later implicated.”

Criminal Investigation Protocols and Evidence ManagementAttorney-Client Privilege and Investigative ConfidentialityProsecutorial Discretion in High-Profile Cases

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Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder · Nov 18, 2025

The Night Visitor

“Initial prime suspect in Moxley murder; later cleared; Littleton's student at the time”

Murder Investigation TechniquesPolygraph Testing ValidityCircumstantial Evidence Standards

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Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder · Nov 11, 2025

The Boy Next Door

“Primary suspect in Martha Moxley murder; last person seen with victim; subject of intensive police investigation.”

Murder Investigation Procedures and Best PracticesPolygraph Testing Reliability and AdmissibilityInvestigative Tunnel Vision and Confirmation Bias

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Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder · Nov 4, 2025

Mischief Night

“Michael Skakel's older brother; present at Skakel house on night of murder; questioned by police”

Criminal Justice System BiasMedia Influence on Public PerceptionHomicide Investigation Procedures

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