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

by Martin L. Friedland

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"

Customer Reviews

the death of old man rice

just see how the crimal justice system doesnt work unless you've got a ton of money and can buy your way out this guy had to pay a price...death.