EPISODE · Oct 11, 2025 · 15 MIN
Diamond in the Rough: The Murder of Bessie Moore
from Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast · host Alycia
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. Support the show
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Diamond in the Rough: The Murder of Bessie Moore
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