2. Robert Kennedy’s Nephew, Michael Skakel
Nephew of Robert and Ethel Kennedy, Michael Skakel has been in the news in recent years for a murder that happened in 1975. Michael and his brother Tommy were neighbors and friends with Martha Moxley. In October of 1975, Martha stopped over to see Tommy and Michael before returning home. However, she never returned home. Instead, her body was found the next day on her family’s property. The cause of death was a beating with a golf club, at only 15 years old.
Twenty-five years later, Michael Skakel was arrested and charged with murder, putting him in prison twenty years to life. He was convicted because of his criminal behavior for years following the death of Martha, including drunk driving, alcohol abuse, and more. In 2013, Michael was released from prison when the judge determined that Michael did not have adequate representation during the trial. The Moxley family is upset and disappointed with the court’s decision because they genuinely believe Michael was the murderer to their daughter. With the ruling that Michael is innocent, the Moxley family is left with the unanswered question of who actually killed their daughter. Was it Michael, his brother Tommy, or someone completely unexpected?