On August 4, 1892, the quiet town of Fall River, Massachusetts, was rocked by a gruesome double murder. Andrew Borden and his wife, Abby, were found brutally hacked to death in their own home. But the most shocking twist? The prime suspect was none other than Andrew’s own daughter, 32-year-old Lizzie Borden.

The crime and trial became one of the most infamous cases in American history, sparking a media frenzy that still captivates true crime fans today. But was Lizzie truly guilty, or was she wrongfully accused?

In this episode, we set the stage for our deep dive into the Lizzie Borden case. We’ll explore the crime scene, the initial investigation, and the immediate fallout that left a community in shock. Over the next few episodes, we’ll uncover who Lizzie Borden really was, what happened inside that house on that fateful day, and whether she got away with murder.

Tune in and join us as we unravel one of history’s most chilling true crime mysteries.

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Sources:

https://youtu.be/e-vMDJ46zVQ?feature=shared

https://www.grunge.com/69553/untold-truth-lizzie-borden/

https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/archive/2013/08/02/timeline-lives-lizzie-emma-abby/38186480007/

https://famous-trials.com/lizzieborden/1449-bowentestimony

https://lizzieandrewborden.com/LBForum/viewtopic.php?t=844

https://lizzieandrewborden.com/

https://www.encyclopedia.com/law/law-magazines/lizzie-borden-trial-1893

The Trial of Lizzie Borden, Cara Robertson, Simon & Schuster, 2019

“Narrow Cell Holds Lizzie Borden in Taunton Jail,” The Boston Globe, August 13, 1892

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