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Podcast: Historical True Crime
Episode: Greed on Madison Avenue: The Murder of William Marsh Rice
Description: In 1900, Texas millionaire William Marsh Rice was found dead in his New York apartment. Within hours, forged checks, a suspicious will, and a hasty cremation order set off one of the most sensational murder cases of the Gilded Age. This is thestory of greed, betrayal, and the crime that nearly derailed the founding of Rice University.Patreon - Historical True Crime | PatreonWebsite - Historical True Crime | podcastSource MaterialsRice's Attorney and Valet Face Criminal Charges, newsclipping - Rice University Digital CollectionsFace the Law Murder Conspiracy and...