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The Books
A Season in Purgatory
by Dominick Dunne
Who can resist a Dunne novel? Not me! "A Season in Purgatory" was published in 1993 and was the first book to come out which brought focus back to the Moxley case. Here Dunne does what he does best, writes a novel where he captures the rich and famous in the midst of their naughty antics. After reading this story one just wants to sit down with Dunne over a cup of tea and ask him what HE thinks happened to Martha Moxley and how this prominent family kept one of their own out of a court room for 25 years. If you are real good, maybe Dunne might share some Simpson stories as well!
Murder in Greenwich
by Mark Fuhrman
Murder in Greenwich is a chronological account of the events that happened before and after the murder of Martha Moxley. In his book, Fuhrman considers the facts in the case and details how he believes the events of the evening of October 30, 1975 came to pass. Fuhrman, a seasoned former detective with the Los Angeles Police Department, gives us an insiders look into the procedures of a homicide investigation and points out some of the errors the GPD made while attempting to solve this case 25 years ago. Using his fine tuned detective skills, Fuhrman explains the deductive reasoning that led him to feel that Michael Skakel did kill Martha Moxley. The theories are riveting and makes even the most informed Moxley junkie consider his thoughts.
A Wealth of Evil
by Timothy Dumas
Author Tim Dumas was born and raised in Greenwich, CT and gives the reader a close up look at the people and players in this tragic true story. The format is quite different from Fuhrman's as "A Wealth of Evil" is written with the finesse of a skilled writer. The beauty of his prose, makes one have to remind themself that this is a murder story. The content has a wonderful flow to it. His ability to interview many residents, gives us a clear picture of Belle Haven in 1975, something that is lacking in Fuhrman's book. The story centers around the town of Greenwich, its glamourous history and follows the players before, during and after Martha Moxley's murder. Sadly, Tim Dumas does such a fine job of explaining the dysfunction and social mores of the time, that the reader walks away understanding why it took 25 years for there to be an arrest.
Thief: The Bizarre Story of Fugitive Financier Martin Frankel
by Joseph Johnson Jr
Greenwich Times and Martha Moxley reporter, Joseph Johnson Jr, takes us on a fascinating journey into the life and crimes of Greenwich financier Martin Frankel. The story is a must read for those interested in true crime and the pathology behind this particular man. As promised by the title, the book takes us through a series of bizarre events which expand over two continents and culminates in the arrest of Martin Frankel. Only a story Mr Johnson, could tell so eloquently! For Moxley addicts, there is even an appearance by Skakel attorney, Micky Sherman who represented Frankel in 1997!
