The Death of Old Man Rice: A True Story of Criminal Justice in America

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Item: The Death of Old Man Rice: A True Story of Criminal Justice in America
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by Martin L. Friedland

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Book Overview

Sensational trials like those of Homolka-Bernardo and O.J. Simpson are not unique to the age of television. Even more dramatic was one that occurred in 1900, described at the time as 'one of the most remarkable trials in all history.' When William Marsh Rice, founder of Rice University, was found dead in his New York City quarters, suspicion immediately fell on a young lawyer, Albert Patrick. Apparently Rice had been murdered by chloroform poisoning...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0802029418

ISBN13:9780802029416

Release Date:August 1996

Publisher:University of Toronto Press

Length:423 Pages

Weight:1.85 lbs.

Dimensions:1.3" x 6.3" x 9.3"

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Americas Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Crime & Criminals Criminal Law Criminology History Humanities

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