Lizzie Borden is known for being the prime suspect in the brutal axe murders of her father, Andrew Borden, and stepmother, Abby Borden, which occurred on August 4, 1892, in Fall River, Massachusetts. She was accused of killing them with a sharp instrument, likely an axe, in their home. Despite being arrested and tried for the murders, Lizzie Borden was acquitted due to lack of conclusive evidence. The case received widespread publicity and became a national sensation in the United States. Key points include:
- On the morning of August 4, 1892, Lizzie reportedly discovered her father dead in the house.
- Her stepmother was found upstairs, subjected to even more brutal attack.
- Lizzie was said to have burned a blue dress shortly after the murders, which some suspected was an attempt to destroy evidence.
- An axe believed to be the murder weapon was found in the basement.
- Lizzie's behavior during the investigation was erratic, and she gave contradictory testimony.
- No one else was charged with the murders, and Lizzie lived the rest of her life in Fall River despite social ostracism.
- She died in 1927, having never been legally found guilty of the crimes.
The murders and Lizzie's subsequent trial have remained a topic of cultural interest, inspiring films, books, and folk rhymes.
