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Summary: A page turner, skillfully researched and written
Review: Having grown up near Greenwich at the same time as Martha Moxley, I found this book very interesting. It was very well researched and written. What a tragic thing to have happened! However, I have to agree with what Dennis Littrell said in his review dated 4/1/00. Although Martha was presented as the perfect teen in the book, if you think about it a bit, you can see that she was indeed setting herself up for danger. As a fifteen year old who was already drinking beer, smoking, and engaging in sexual roughhousing with boys known to be trouble, it seems that she was not an "innocent little girl." (Remembering back in the mid '70's, kids who were doing those things at that age were known as the wild ones. I know, I was there and saw it in school ever day Now, unfortunately they are doing those things even much younger) I think Furhmann said it right when he said her life was becoming more complicated. Still, Martha was probably entering a phase of growing up that most teenagers survive and grow out of and get to tell about. What a shame her life was cut short. She probably would have been a mother, wife, and a lovely person today.
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Summary: Mark Fuhrman was right on.
Review: Mark Fuhrman not only is an excellent detective in spite of the O.J. fiasco, but he has proven with this book that he is a very competent writer. Thanks in part to his investigations Michael Skakel is now awaiting conviction. Murdering Martha Moxley with a golf club? Did Skakel really expect to get away with that? I don't think so and neither did Mark Fuhrman. Chalk one up for the good guys. Hip-Hip hooray! I recently saw Fuhrman on Geraldo Live talking about Gary Condit and poor Chandra Levy and his possible plans to write another book. DO IT Mark.
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Summary: Revealing And Instructive
Review: Having read this book two years after its initial publication, this reviewer was aware of the book's conclusions regarding the tragic murder of Miss Moxley, as evidenced by the massive publicity surrounding the indictment of the alleged murderer. Yet, such knowledge does not diminish the book's value as a comprehensive study of the case. The two most valuable elements of the book are 1) the evidentiary findings, and 2) the book's instructive quality. Knowing that the average reader possesses little knowledge of homicide investigations, Mr. Fuhrman greatly enhances the narrative of his story simply by taking the time to explain, in layman's terms, all of the elements which constitute the how and why of proper procedure in such matters. Moreover, by contrasting these with the initial "investigation" by Greenwich police, Mr. Fuhrman provides the reader with a clear explanation of why no meaningful progress was made toward solving the murder. To his credit, the author harbors no apparent glee in exposing such ineptitude. Indeed, he proceeds to offer a very detailed, step-by-step chapter explaining how the investigation should have been conducted from the very moment of discovery of the body of the victim. To his further credit, the author emphasizes, on more than one occasion, the importance of gathering evidence before proceeding toward the profiling and identification of possible suspects. In the end, Mr. Fuhrman manages to offer a full narrative of the events surrounding the case, manages to educate the reader in the various aspects of homicide investigation and revelations inherent in evidence, manages to provide his own solid investigatory findings and, finally, to name a suspect based upon said findings, absent any preconceived opinion. This reviewer highly recommends the book to anyone interested in this particular case and/or those seeking a definitive study of the procedure for competent homicide investigation and the importance of evidence in developing a sound profile of the murderer.
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Summary: Much better than Dumas' book
Review: Great Book! Wasn't a big fan of Fuhrman's b/c of the whole OJ thing but he really proved himself with this book. I especially liked how he described the attitude of the people in Greenwich and the police. Having the Greenwich police handle this case is like having Andy Griffith trying to nail OJ.
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Summary: Mark Fuhrman is On The MARK!
Review: As Mark Fuhrman established himself as a skilled investigator, he has also proven just as adept as a writer. In vivid detail, he methodically builds his case, offering every significant item, piece by piece. As the mosaic comes together, it points undeniably to the most unlikely culprit. Raised with privilege, opportunity and class, young Skakel became an arrogant and demanding, rebellious teen. When he was spurned in romance, he reacted with anger and hostility. Mark's incisive style takes you inside the head of the perpetrator and his shelterers. His vivid word pictures portray these actual events as they occurred, giving the reader a revealing perspective of privilege and corruption which is both dismaying but factual. This book is an excellent read. Once you start it, you won't put it down.
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Summary: Kennedy kin guilty of murder?
Review: On October 30, 1975, fifteen year old Martha Moxley was beaten about the head and neck with a golf club outside her home in the exclusive Belle Haven district in Greenwich, Connecticut. Her body was discovered the following morning and suspicion fell on her neighbors: Tommy and Michael Skakel, nephews of Ethel Kennedy. A cursory investigation followed, but no arrests were made. Former LAPD police officer turned author Mark Fuhrman follwed twenty three years later to see what he could find, and the local police and townspeople wouldn't give him the time of day. What are they afraid of? Are they protecting one of their own, or are they intimidated by the Skakels? Fuhrman proves himself an able investigator and author, and Michael Skakel was indeed arrested for this crime in 2000. (The heaviest suspicion was on Tommy Skakel at first). I hope Fuhrman's investigation has helped redeem this miscarriage of justice, and that Martha Moxley may now rest in peace.
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Summary: Who Knew Mark Fuhrman Could Write?
Review: This is a great true crime story written with just the right amount of bile by the much maligned Mark Fuhrman. His style is crisp and engaging, and he not only ably retells how Martha Moxley was murdered, he also includes many anecdotes about how he was treated by the denizens of privileged Greenwich, CT. (not very nicely) while researching his topic. This bit of sociology helps the reader to understand how the citizens of Greenwich absolutely would not consider that one of their own had commited the murder, though it was plainly obvious that one of them had.
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Summary: Real life beats fiction
Review: Take an unsolved 23 year old murder case involving an innocent young victim, an affluent, politically connected family and a muddled police investigation. Interject an LAPD Homicide Detective who retired under a cloud, then turns his talents to writing books on famous crimes. He undertakes an investigation, researching a book on the crime. He must overcome community hostility, lost evidence, conficting recollections by many involved and a lack of cooperation by local authorities. He writes his book, names a suspect and shortly thereafter the suspect he names is formally charged with the murder. Sounds like fiction? Negative! This book details an excellent job of investigation by the author, whose efforts include rehashing the old evidence, crime scene photos and diagrams, along with a chronological time sequence of events, based on facts uncovered during his review. As a police officer with 20 years experience, I recognize a great investigator when I see one. A Helluva good read! Give us another one, Fuhrman!
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Summary: Moxely Murder/ Fuhrman Book= WOW!
Review: Fuhrman is such an EXCELLENT detective and I believe that this book helped bring Michael Skakel to justice recently and for that, Mark Fuhrman should be VERY proud! As someone with a Bachelors in Journalism myself, I love the way Fuhrman writes this book, very succinctly, logically as he calmly reconstructs this 25 year-old crime. His chapter on "What I Think Happened on 10-31-75" is a chilling and unforgettable summation of all his research. This is a must-read for anyone interested in detective work, true crime and the way the rich and powerful allude justice. I don't care what Fuhrmans next subject is, I just hope he writes another book soon because I will be first in line to read it!
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Summary: Let's review the facts.
Review: I truly like mark Fuhrman's style of writing. the facts are well laid out and very easy to follow.His explanation is very precise. From reading Murder In Brentwood and Murder In Greenwich I realize that Mr Fuhrman is an excellent detective who is very thorough. In Murder In Greenwich, Mr Fuhrman talked about the mistakes that were made by the Greenwich Police Department in the Martha Moxley Murder investigation and how the investigation should have been handled. Mr fuhrman gave a detailed account of what he thought happened on the night of October 30, 1975 when Martha Moxley was murdered and who he thinks the murderer is, and he also gave reasons why he came to that conclusion. Mr fuhrman went on to explain how an investigation should be handled. If you like true crime stories this book is a good one to read.
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