MFM Presents: Buried Bones - "The Valet Did It?"
- Sep 21, 2022
- 1:07:28
- Full Episode
<p>My Favorite Murder presents the premiere episode of Buried Bones, Exactly Right's newest historical true crime podcast. Buried Bones dissects some of history’s most dramatic true crime cases from centuries ago. Together, journalist Kate Winkler Dawson and retired investigator Paul Holes explore these very old cases through a 21st century lens.</p><p>Listen and follow wherever you get your podcasts. You can hear every episode one week early on Amazon Music, or one week early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery+ in the Wondery App.</p><p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Brief Summary
William Marsh Rice's death in 1900 raises questions of murder involving his valet and attorney, leading to a dramatic trial and legacy of Rice University.
Key points
- Introducing Buried Bones. True crime experts Kate Winkler-Dawson and Paul Holtz explore historical cases with modern insights.
- The Life and Death of William Marsh Rice. The premiere episode delves into the mysterious death of magnate William Marsh Rice in 1900.
- A Marriage of Convenience. William Marsh Rice's second marriage was fraught with tension and ulterior motives.
- The Manipulation of Charles Jones. Albert Patrick exploits Jones's insecurities to gain his loyalty and compliance.
- The Poisoning Plan. Albert Patrick and Charles Jones plot to poison William Marsh Rice with mercury.
- The Chloroform Murder Plot. Jones is instructed to use chloroform to kill Rice, raising questions about the method.
Episode highlights
- The Life and Death of William Marsh RiceThe premiere episode delves into the mysterious death of magnate William Marsh Rice in 1900.“Was William Marsh Rice murdered or did he die naturally?”9:08Sep 21, 2022
- A Marriage of ConvenienceWilliam Marsh Rice's second marriage was fraught with tension and ulterior motives.“She consults a divorce attorney without his knowing it.”14:08Sep 21, 2022
- The Manipulation of Charles JonesAlbert Patrick exploits Jones's insecurities to gain his loyalty and compliance.“He's not paying you enough.”23:54Sep 21, 2022
- The Poisoning PlanAlbert Patrick and Charles Jones plot to poison William Marsh Rice with mercury.“It's still poisoning.”26:49Sep 21, 2022
- The Chloroform Murder PlotJones is instructed to use chloroform to kill Rice, raising questions about the method.“I did not know that it was possible to die from chloroform.”40:28Sep 21, 2022
- The Medical Mystery of Rice's DeathThe autopsy reveals conflicting evidence about the cause of death, raising questions about chloroform.“Was it inhalation versus oral ingestion?”56:09Sep 21, 2022
- Albert Patrick's Legal BattleAfter years in prison, Patrick's conviction is commuted, leading to his eventual release.“You cannot definitively say he is a murderer.”1:03:27Sep 21, 2022
- All That is WickedKate's latest book explores murder and the criminal mind in the Gilded Age.“Available for pre-order now.”1:07:06Sep 21, 2022
