Episode 42: The Life and Trial of Lizzie Borden
Was Lizzie Borden innocent?
In August of 1892, one of the most famous murders in American criminal history occurred in Fall River, Massachusetts. A young woman was accused of murdering her father and stepmother with an ax in a crime that was so heinous, it left ripples throughout the community. The trial became a national sensation and the outcome shocked everyone who followed it at the time. This is the story of the life and trial of Lizzie Borden.
Sources:
- Lizzie Borden | Rhyme, Biography, Trial, & Facts | Britannica
- Lizzie Borden - Wikipedia
- 10 Little-Known Facts About 19th-Century Axe Murderer Lizzie Borden | Crime History | Investigation Discovery
- Suspects in the Borden Case | Lizzie Andrew Borden Virtual Museum and Library
- Press Reports | Lizzie Andrew Borden Virtual Museum and Library
- The Arrest - Lizzie Borden case: Images from one of the most notorious crime scenes in history (cbsnews.com)
Crime Scene Photo- Andrew Borden. Photo Source: The Arrest - Lizzie Borden case: Images from one of the most notorious crime scenes in history (cbsnews.com)
Crime Scene Photo- Abby Borden. Photo Source: The Arrest - Lizzie Borden case: Images from one of the most notorious crime scenes in history (cbsnews.com)
The Handle less Hatchet- Possible Murder Weapon? Photo Source: The Arrest - Lizzie Borden case: Images from one of the most notorious crime scenes in history (cbsnews.com)
