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Posted On: June 11th 2026, 12:37 am
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Working around the courthouse, I’m always fascinated by the cases that leave a lasting impact on a city. ⚖️

The murder of William Marsh Rice is one of them. 🔍

What was supposed to be a plot to steal a fortune ultimately helped create one of Houston’s most iconic institutions. 🦉

#BailBonds #HoustonHistory #RiceUniversity #HoustonTexas #TexasHistory
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freebandbatman_ 2 months ago

freebandbatman_

this is actually so cool knowing that rice university is named after him

theprofschwartz 3 months ago

theprofschwartz

This is the case where the phrase ➡️” The Butler Did It” ⬅️was created as the butler/valet and crooked lawyer conspired to poison W.M. Rice

charlesmohrmann 4 months ago

charlesmohrmann

James Baker’s father was the lawyer who unraveled the murder.

r0adh0useviral 4 months ago

r0adh0useviral

This is an inaccurate telling of the history.

sylviaoutnabout 4 months ago

sylviaoutnabout

Great school.

don.mayfield.mcs 4 months ago

don.mayfield.mcs

Obviously he didn't live to see Rice. Somewhat redundant.

goldstein8367 4 months ago

goldstein8367

Wow! What a nice guy.

belindaschmidtrealtor 4 months ago

belindaschmidtrealtor

Thank you for sharing

jilly7081 4 months ago

jilly7081

Hmmm, this university might be cursed.😨

don.mayfield.mcs 5 months ago

don.mayfield.mcs

In rainy weather it's name is William Rice Marsh University.

rrvida 5 months ago

rrvida

👏👏👏👏👏

eamnaseer 5 months ago

eamnaseer

Proud to say I go to RICE✌🏾

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