Lizzie Borden: Part 1 | My Life of Crime with Erin Moriarty
Summary
Aaron Moriarty revisits the 1892 Lizzie Borden murders in this 48 Hours episode, traveling to Fall River, Massachusetts, to separate fact from fiction. He interviews legal historian Cara Robertson and stays overnight in the actual Lizzie Borden House, now a bed and breakfast, to examine the crime scene and the lack of blood evidence. The episode explores the suspects, including Lizzie, her uncle John Morse, and maid Bridget Sullivan, while highlighting the enduring mystery of how the killer avoided leaving a blood trail.
Topics discussed
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Introduction to the Lizzie Borden case reinvestigation
Arriving in Fall River and the nursery rhyme myth
Historical context and pop culture portrayals
Tour of the Lizzie Borden House B&B with Rick Bertoldo
Aaron's nervousness about sleeping in the crime scene
Interview with Cara Robertson on Lizzie's background
Details of Andrew Borden's murder and autopsy photos
Abby Borden's murder and the lack of blood trails
Analyzing suspects and Lizzie's alibi
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Interview with Leanne Wilbur on the mystery and B&B
Aaron prepares to sleep in the murder room
Credits and show information
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