Dorthy Moxley

Dorthy Elaine 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. 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.

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