Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast
A weekly history podcast sharing the stories of the people and events the make up America's past - shared in the time it takes to enjoy a cup of coffee. So grab your coffee (or tea) and get ready for some bite sized history!
Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast
Diamond in the Rough: The Murder of Bessie Moore
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Alycia
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Season 1
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Episode 293
In 1877, the body of a woman was found near a twisted oak tree in Jefferson, Texas—dressed in fine clothes, shot in the head, and missing a diamond ring. Her name was Bessie Moore, better known as Diamond Bessie. What followed was one of the most sensational murder trials in Texas history.
Join me as I dive into the tangled story behind her death and the man accused of killing her—Abraham Rothschild, a wealthy Cincinnati heir with powerful family connections.