In 1892, the Borden family name was making front page headlines across the nation. The star of Fall River, Massachusetts' newfound scandal was socialite, Sunday school teacher, and daughter of the victims, Lizzie Borden. Although she had an alibi, it seemed she couldn't quite remember exactly where she was or what she was doing. Was she away from the scene of the crime when tragedy struck? Or was she yielding a hatchet and wreaking havoc in the Borden home?
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Episode Sources:
The Life and Trial of Lizzie Borden: The History of 19th Century America's Most Famous Murder Case by Charles River Editors
History's Mysteries The Strange Case Of Lizzie Borden (History Channel Documentary) - YouTube
Alice Esther Borden (1856-1858) - Find a Grave Memorial
Lizzie Andrew Borden Virtual Museum and Library
The Trial of Lizzie Borden: An Account (famous-trials.com)
Morbid - Episode 96/97: Lizzie Borden Part 1 / Lizzie Borden Part 2
Lizzie Borden: The Life, Legend, and Mystery of Lizzie Borden by Trey Wyatt (goodreads.com)
