FROM THE VAULT - Lizzie Borden: High-Society Hatchet Homicide | #384
Summary
Hosts Saruti and Hannah revisit the Lizzie Borden case during their North American road trip, sharing anecdotes from their visit to the historic house in Fall River, Massachusetts. They detail the family’s financial tensions, Andrew Borden’s miserly nature, and the brutal hatchet murders of Andrew and Abby Borden on August 4, 1892. The episode covers the flawed police investigation, Lizzie’s shifting alibis, and her eventual arrest and trial.
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Intro: Haunted House Visit and Lizzie Borden Tease
Lizzie Borden: Cultural Icon and Family Background
Andrew Borden's Wealth and Lizzie's Personality
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The Borden House: Layout and Lack of Plumbing
Family Tensions: Inheritance and Pigeon Massacre
Morning of August 4, 1892: Timeline of Events
Discovery of Andrew Borden's Body
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Discovery of Abby Borden's Body and Police Response
Investigation: Lizzie's Alibi and Burning Dress
Media Frenzy and Public Reaction to the Murders
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Trial Context: Press Influence and Suspect List
The Trial: Evidence, Testimony, and Acquittal
Aftermath: Lizzie's Life and Legacy
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