Lizzie Borden

Lizzie Borden, 1889

Lizzie Borden, 1889

Elizabeth “Lizzie” Andrew Borden (July 19, 1860 – June 1, 1927) was an American woman who is best known for being the main suspect in the 1892 axe murders of her father and stepmother in Fall River, Massachusetts. Borden was tried and acquitted of the murders.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts elected not to charge anyone else with the murder of Andrew and Abby Borden, and speculation about the crimes still continues more than 120 years later. Wikipedia

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Article about Lizzie Borden's charitable activities, 3 years before murders of Andrew & Abby BordenArticle about Lizzie Borden's charitable activities, 3 years before murders of Andrew & Abby Borden 26 Dec 1889, Thu The Fall River Daily Herald (Fall River, Massachusetts) Newspapers.comLizzie Borden is elected treasurer of a temperance organization about 6 months before the murdersLizzie Borden is elected treasurer of a temperance organization about 6 months before the murders 23 Jan 1892, Sat Fall River Daily Evening News (Fall River, Massachusetts) Newspapers.comSame-day coverage of the murders of Andrew and Abby Borden from a Fall River newspaperSame-day coverage of the murders of Andrew and Abby Borden from a Fall River newspaper Thu, Aug 4, 1892 – 1 · Fall River Daily Evening News (Fall River, Massachusetts) · Newspapers.comBreaking local news of the murders of Andrew and Abby BordenBreaking local news of the murders of Andrew and Abby Borden Thu, Aug 4, 1892 – 1 · The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts) · Newspapers.comLittle progress made in solving the Borden ax murders two days after the attacksLittle progress made in solving the Borden ax murders two days after the attacks Sat, Aug 6, 1892 – 1 · The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts) · Newspapers.comLizzie Borden testifies at inquest into Borden ax murdersLizzie Borden testifies at inquest into Borden ax murders Wed, Aug 10, 1892 – Page 1 · Boston Post (Boston, Massachusetts) · Newspapers.comSketch of Bridget Sullivan, witness in the Borden ax murders caseSketch of Bridget Sullivan, witness in the Borden ax murders case Thu, Aug 11, 1892 – Page 1 · Boston Post (Boston, Massachusetts) · Newspapers.comLizzie Borden is arrested for the ax murders of her father and stepmotherLizzie Borden is arrested for the ax murders of her father and stepmother Fri, Aug 12, 1892 – Page 1 · Boston Post (Boston, Massachusetts) · Newspapers.comBritish paper says Lizzie Borden is believed to have tried to poison her family prior to the murdersBritish paper says Lizzie Borden is believed to have tried to poison her family prior to the murders 12 Aug 1892, Fri Manchester Evening News (Manchester, Greater Manchester, England) Newspapers.com"Press Opinions" "Views of Different Editors on the Borden Murder Mystery" 16 Aug 1892, Tue The Fall River Daily Herald (Fall River, Massachusetts) Newspapers.comReport that Lizzie Borden was Report that Lizzie Borden was "very angry" after learning her father might will his property to Abby 18 Aug 1892, Thu The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts) Newspapers.comThe hearing of Lizzie Borden on the charge of killing her father and stepmotherThe hearing of Lizzie Borden on the charge of killing her father and stepmother Thu, Aug 25, 1892 – 1 · Star-Gazette (Elmira, New York) · Newspapers.comGrand Jury indicts Lizzie Borden on two chargesGrand Jury indicts Lizzie Borden on two charges Sat, Dec 3, 1892 – 1 · Buffalo Evening News (Buffalo, New York) · Newspapers.comBorden family friend reports what she claims are Lizzie's thoughts on the murders and upcoming trialBorden family friend reports what she claims are Lizzie's thoughts on the murders and upcoming trial 18 May 1893, Thu The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts) Newspapers.comDefense argues for Lizzie Borden during her trialDefense argues for Lizzie Borden during her trial Tue, Jun 20, 1893 – 2 · The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) · Newspapers.comLizzie Borden AcquittedLizzie Borden Acquitted Wed, Jun 21, 1893 – Page 1 · The Leavenworth Times (Leavenworth, Kansas) · Newspapers.comLizzie Borden and Emma Borden divide their propertyLizzie Borden and Emma Borden divide their property Sun, Feb 4, 1894 – Page 17 · The Cincinnati Enquirer (Cincinnati, Ohio) · Newspapers.comSummary of the Borden ax murders and Lizzie's trial, written 4 years laterSummary of the Borden ax murders and Lizzie's trial, written 4 years later Wed, Jan 8, 1896 – Page 2 · Leader-Telegram (Eau Claire, Wisconsin) · Newspapers.comLizzie Borden's sister, Emma, defends her and asserts her innocence 20 years after the trialLizzie Borden's sister, Emma, defends her and asserts her innocence 20 years after the trial 15 Apr 1913, Tue Altoona Tribune (Altoona, Pennsylvania) Newspapers.comLizzie (Lizbeth) Borden is involved in a court case late in her life due to a property disputeLizzie (Lizbeth) Borden is involved in a court case late in her life due to a property dispute 05 Jan 1923, Fri Fall River Daily Evening News (Fall River, Massachusetts) Newspapers.comLizzie Borden dies at her home in Fall River, MassachusettsLizzie Borden dies at her home in Fall River, Massachusetts Thu, Jun 2, 1927 – 1 · The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts) · Newspapers.comDetails of Lizzie Borden's will, including bequeathing $30,000 to a local Animal Rescue LeagueDetails of Lizzie Borden's will, including bequeathing $30,000 to a local Animal Rescue League 08 Jun 1927, Wed The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts) Newspapers.comBorden house to be converted into a museum and bed-and-breakfast innBorden house to be converted into a museum and bed-and-breakfast inn 30 Jul 1995, Sun The Columbian (Vancouver, Washington) Newspapers.com
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