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{{Short description|American educator and crime victim advocate (1932–2024)}}
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'''Dorthy Moxley''' (June 5, 1932 – December 24, 2024) was an American educator and advocate. She became involved in public and legal efforts following the 1975 murder of her daughter, ], in Greenwich, Connecticut. '''Dorthy Moxley''' (June 5, 1932 – December 24, 2024) was an American educator and crime victim advocate. She became involved in public and legal efforts following the 1975 murder of her daughter, ], in ], ].


== Early life and education == == Early life and education ==
Dorthy Elaine Jolgren was born on June 5, 1932, in ], to John W. Jolgren and Emma Lundwall​.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=McFadden |first=Robert D. |date=December 26, 2024 |title=Dorthy Moxley, Who Pursued Justice in Her Daughter’s Murder, Dies at 92 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/us/dorthy-moxley-dead.html |access-date=2024-12-28 |work=New York Times}}</ref> Her father worked as a ] in the ] in ], and the family lived in ]​. The household initially lacked modern amenities, but her father later installed running water and additional rooms in their home​.<ref name=":0" /> Dorthy Elaine Jolgren was born on June 5, 1932, in ], to John W. Jolgren and Emma Lundwall.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=McFadden |first=Robert D. |date=December 26, 2024 |title=Dorthy Moxley, Who Pursued Justice in Her Daughter's Murder, Dies at 92 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/us/dorthy-moxley-dead.html |access-date=December 28, 2024 |work=The New York Times}}</ref> Her father worked as a ] in the ] in ], and the family lived in ]. The household initially lacked modern amenities, but her father later installed running water and additional rooms in their home.<ref name=":0" />


Moxley attended ], where she was a cheerleader​. She pursued a degree in education at ], graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 1955​.<ref name=":0" /> Moxley attended ], where she was a cheerleader. She pursued a degree in education at ], graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 1955.<ref name=":0" />


== Career and advocacy == == Career and advocacy ==
Moxley taught fifth grade in ]. She married J. David Moxley, a junior naval officer, in 1956​. The couple moved to ], where Moxley continued teaching while her husband attended business school.<ref name=":0" />​ Moxley taught fifth grade in ]. She married J. David Moxley, a junior naval officer, in 1956. The couple moved to ], where Moxley continued teaching while her husband attended business school.<ref name=":0" />


In 1975, after the murder of her daughter, ], Moxley shifted her focus toward advocacy related to the case. Over several decades, she engaged with ], journalists, and legal professionals to advance investigations and maintain public attention on the unresolved crime​​.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2002-06-08 |title=A Tragedy For Two Families |url=https://www.courant.com/2002/06/08/a-tragedy-for-two-families/ |access-date=2024-12-28 |website=Hartford Courant |language=en-US}}</ref> She regularly attended court proceedings and provided public statements, including interviews and participation in documentaries, to support efforts to prosecute those involved​​.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Vigdor |first=Neil |date=2013-04-28 |title=Dorthy Moxley's tireless crusade |url=https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Dorthy-Moxley-s-tireless-crusade-4469032.php |access-date=2024-12-28 |website=Greenwich Time |language=en}}</ref> In 1975, after the murder of her daughter, ], Moxley shifted her focus toward advocacy related to the case. Over several decades, she engaged with ], journalists, and legal professionals to advance investigations and maintain public attention on the unresolved crime.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=June 8, 2002 |title=A Tragedy For Two Families |url=https://www.courant.com/2002/06/08/a-tragedy-for-two-families/ |access-date=December 28, 2024 |website=Hartford Courant |language=en-US}}</ref> She regularly attended court proceedings and provided public statements, including interviews and participation in documentaries, to support efforts to prosecute those involved.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Vigdor |first=Neil |date=April 28, 2013 |title=Dorthy Moxley's tireless crusade |url=https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Dorthy-Moxley-s-tireless-crusade-4469032.php |access-date=December 28, 2024 |website=Greenwich Time |language=en}}</ref> Through the years, Moxley also attended various police and victims' advocacy conferences and assisted family members of victims in other murder cases in their interactions with law enforcement.<ref name="AP-Obit" />


Moxley’s advocacy coincided with renewed legal action in the late 1990s, culminating in the 2002 conviction of Michael Skakel, which was later vacated following a series of appeals​​.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" /> She continued her involvement in the case through subsequent legal developments, focusing on her efforts to see the judicial process carried out​​.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> Moxley's advocacy coincided with renewed legal action in the late 1990s, culminating in the 2002 conviction of Michael Skakel, which was later vacated following a series of appeals.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" /> She continued her involvement in the case through subsequent legal developments, focusing on her efforts to see the judicial process carried out.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> During her endeavor for justice, she became "a familiar face on Connecticut's TV screens in the early 2000s."<ref name="WTNH.obit">{{cite news |last1=Pierce |first1=Kent |title=Dorthy Moxley, mother of Martha Moxley, dies at 92 |url=https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/fairfield/dorthy-moxley-mother-of-martha-moxley-dies-at-92/. |access-date=31 December 2024 |work=] |date=27 December 2024}}</ref>


== Personal life == == Personal life and death ==
Moxley and her husband had a son and daughter. The family settled in the Belle Haven neighborhood of ]​.<ref name=":0" /> Moxley and her husband had a son and daughter. The family settled in the Belle Haven neighborhood of ].<ref name=":0" />


After her husband’s sudden death in 1988, Moxley moved to ], to be closer to her son​​.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> Moxley died on December 24, 2024, at her home in ], from complications of the ]​.<ref name=":0" /> After her husband's sudden death in 1988, Moxley moved to ], to be closer to her son.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> Moxley died from complications of the ] at her home in ], on December 24, 2024, at the age of 92.<ref name=":0" /><ref name="AP-Obit">{{cite news |last1=Haigh |first1=Susan |title=Mother who fought for justice in daughter's murder case involving Kennedy cousin has died |url=https://apnews.com/article/dorothy-moxley-obituary-martha-kennedy-cousin-skakel-c03a89f7b6f83fed39566c16fccc34af |access-date=31 December 2024 |work=AP News |date=26 December 2024 |language=en}}</ref>

== See also ==
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American educator and crime victim advocate (1932–2024)

Dorthy Moxley
BornDorthy Elaine Jolgren
(1932-06-05)June 5, 1932
Iron River, Michigan, U.S.
DiedDecember 24, 2024(2024-12-24) (aged 92)
Summit, New Jersey, U.S.
EducationMichigan State University
Children2; including Martha

Dorthy Moxley (June 5, 1932 – December 24, 2024) was an American educator and crime victim advocate. She became involved in public and legal efforts following the 1975 murder of her daughter, Martha Moxley, in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Early life and education

Dorthy Elaine Jolgren was born on June 5, 1932, in Iron River, Michigan, to John W. Jolgren and Emma Lundwall. Her father worked as a tool and die maker in the automobile industry in Detroit, and the family lived in Rochester, Michigan. The household initially lacked modern amenities, but her father later installed running water and additional rooms in their home.

Moxley attended Rochester High School, where she was a cheerleader. She pursued a degree in education at Michigan State University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 1955.

Career and advocacy

Moxley taught fifth grade in Long Beach, California. She married J. David Moxley, a junior naval officer, in 1956. The couple moved to Lawrence, Kansas, where Moxley continued teaching while her husband attended business school.

In 1975, after the murder of her daughter, Martha, Moxley shifted her focus toward advocacy related to the case. Over several decades, she engaged with law enforcement, journalists, and legal professionals to advance investigations and maintain public attention on the unresolved crime. She regularly attended court proceedings and provided public statements, including interviews and participation in documentaries, to support efforts to prosecute those involved. Through the years, Moxley also attended various police and victims' advocacy conferences and assisted family members of victims in other murder cases in their interactions with law enforcement.

Moxley's advocacy coincided with renewed legal action in the late 1990s, culminating in the 2002 conviction of Michael Skakel, which was later vacated following a series of appeals. She continued her involvement in the case through subsequent legal developments, focusing on her efforts to see the judicial process carried out. During her endeavor for justice, she became "a familiar face on Connecticut's TV screens in the early 2000s."

Personal life and death

Moxley and her husband had a son and daughter. The family settled in the Belle Haven neighborhood of Greenwich, Connecticut.

After her husband's sudden death in 1988, Moxley moved to Chatham Township, New Jersey, to be closer to her son. Moxley died from complications of the influenza at her home in Summit, New Jersey, on December 24, 2024, at the age of 92.

See also

References

  1. ^ McFadden, Robert D. (December 26, 2024). "Dorthy Moxley, Who Pursued Justice in Her Daughter's Murder, Dies at 92". The New York Times. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  2. ^ "A Tragedy For Two Families". Hartford Courant. June 8, 2002. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  3. ^ Vigdor, Neil (April 28, 2013). "Dorthy Moxley's tireless crusade". Greenwich Time. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  4. ^ Haigh, Susan (December 26, 2024). "Mother who fought for justice in daughter's murder case involving Kennedy cousin has died". AP News. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  5. Pierce, Kent (December 27, 2024). "Dorthy Moxley, mother of Martha Moxley, dies at 92". WTNH.com. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
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