Houses of Horror: The Lizzie Borden Mystery and a Possible Serial Killer in Philly
Summary
Hosts Jason and Tyler Parker, joined by expert Justin, analyze the 1892 Lizzie Borden murders in Fall River, Massachusetts. They examine the case’s key suspects—Lizzie, her maid Bridget Sullivan, and uncle John Morse—debating motives such as financial gain, abuse, or a sapphic affair. The discussion highlights the flawed 1892 police investigation, the lack of physical evidence, and the controversial acquittal. The episode also references the new Ryan Murphy series *Monster* and Bill James’s statistical timeline to contextualize the historical mystery.
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