In this gripping episode, we dig into the astonishing true-crime story behind one of America's most respected universities. When millionaire businessman William Marsh Rice was found dead in 1900, it initially seemed like he had simply succumbed to old age. But suspicious telegrams, forged wills and a very nervous valet soon revealed a deadly plot involving greed, chloroform and a lawyer willing to rewrite a legacy for his own fortune. Join Maeve as she uncovers how the murder of Rice led to the birth of Rice University and why justice, though messy, ultimately prevailed. Don't forget to follow the show for more crimes that shaped history!

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