Dorthy Moxley, a remarkable woman who fought tirelessly for justice for her daughter, passed away at 92. Her journey, filled with hope and heartbreak, captured the nation’s attention for decades.
Dorthy’s world turned upside down on October 30, 1975, when her 15-year-old daughter, Martha, was brutally murdered. Martha’s body was found the next day under a tree on their family estate in Greenwich, Connecticut. The weapon? A golf club.
For years, the case remained unsolved, but Dorthy never gave up. Her unwavering determination kept Martha’s story alive, even when the twists and turns of the legal system seemed endless. The prime suspect, Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel, was convicted in 2002 but released in 2013 after his conviction was overturned. Subsequent appeals and legal battles left the case in limbo, but Dorthy’s belief in justice never wavered.
“She was always glass-half-full,” said her son, John. “Mom wasn’t vindictive—she was a crusader.”
Despite the pain, Dorthy found strength in the support of friends, strangers, and even angels, as she often said. Her kindness touched many lives. She became a beacon of hope for other grieving families, sharing her story to help others navigate their own struggles.
Dorthy passed away peacefully at her home in Summit, New Jersey, surrounded by love. Her resilience and kindness will always be remembered as the heart of a mother who never stopped fighting for her child.
