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Former FBI agent John Douglas of the Behavioural Science Unit in his book The Crimes That Haunt Us, says that Fall River police got it right. After a thorough analysis of the crime Douglas narrows the suspect list to two, Lizzie and the Borden's maid, Bridget Sullivan. The only two people that had physical access to the crime scene, victims, and alleged murder weapon were those two people. But only one of those two had a motive for the killings, and only one, Lizzie, who would benefit financially from the death of Andrew and Abbey Borden.
The intruder theory didn't mesh with the evidence. Emma Borden, Lizzie's older sister may have had the same motivation as Lizzie but Emma had an airtight aliby as did John Morse, a houseguest of the Borden's at the time of the murders and Andrew's brother-in-law from his first marriage to John's sister Sarah.
In conclusion, the prosecutor Hosea Knowlton had a strong circumstantial case. The verdict had more to do with a biased jury with antiquated ideas pertaining to women and their place in society in the 19th century.
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Did Emma Borden protect Lizzie from police?
It is virtually impossible to study the Borden case and not speculate on Emma Borden's complicity in the coverup of the crime. Although the older Borden sister had a rock-solid aliby, I believe there is evidence that Emma protected Lizzie after her arrest, roughly a week after the double murders. A conversation between the sisters was overheard by a jail guard, the gist being Lizzie fearful that Emma had 'given' Lizzie up to police. Emma denied this was true. It is also true that Emma was present when Borden friend Alice Russell witnessed Lizzie burning a dress in the kitchen woodstove due to 'paint stains' which ruined the fabric. These are but a couple examples put forth as proof that Emma Borden knew more about Lizzie's involvement in the death of Andrew and Abbey Borden. There have been many books written on the Borden case, many of those accuse Emma of the murders herself, others a willing partner in crime. Although at this late date it is almost impossible to prove, it is my guess that she felt or knew Lizzie was responsible yet protected her during her darkest moments after the murders clear through to Lizzie's aquittal in court in 1893.
What is the Lizzie Borden house?
According to the current owner and some guests, the site of the Borden double murder is said to be haunted by Abbey, Andrew (infrequently) and Lizzie Borden herself. Now a bed and breakfast and Lizzie Borden museum there is never a shortage of brave people willing to spend the night with members of the Borden family, dead for over a century.
What happen on 92 second street fall river Massachusetts?
On May 4, 1892, a notorious double murder occurred at 92 Second Street in Fall River, Massachusetts, where Andrew Borden and his wife, Abby Borden, were brutally killed. Their daughter, Lizzie Borden, became the prime suspect in the case, which garnered widespread media attention. Despite the evidence against her, Lizzie was acquitted of the murders in a highly publicized trial, and the case remains one of America's most famous unsolved mysteries. The house has since become a site of historical interest and paranormal investigations.
Is Lizzie Borden's story related to Cinderella's?
Lizzie Borden was no 'Cinderella' by any stretch of the imagination. She was a double murderer, who thanks to a biased jury, was turned loose to spend her father's hard earned money.
Who was Lizzie Borden?
Was born July 19, 1860 in Fall River, Massachussetts. lizzy borden is most famous for killing her parents with a hacket. yet we r still not sure if she really did this crime. she was never taken 2 jail 4 it.
Were fingerprints present in the Borden home?
At the time of the Borden double murders in 1892 fingerprinting was not a standard procedure for criminal cases. I don't believe they were used in the Borden's home.
How long did the Lizzie Borden trial last?
Here is the time line begining with the double murders of Andrew and Abbey Borden: Murder August 4, 1892. Lizzie Borden arrested on August 11, 1892. Grand Jury hearing on November 7, 1892. Grand Jury hands down indictment of Lizzie Borden on December 2, 1892. Murder trial begins June 5, 1893. Jury retires to deliberate on June 19, 1893. Verdict returned on June 20, 1893. Aquittal, Borden released. *The trial lasted from June 5, 1893 to June 20, 1893.
What did Miss Russell testify to seeing Lizzie Borden burn?
In the first days after the double murders, Alice Russell, being friends to both Emma and Lizzie, stayed with them in the house at 92 2nd St. The day after the murders Alice saw Lizzie cutting, ripping, and burning a dress and stuffing the pieces in the woodstove. Asking Lizzie why she was destroying the dress Lizzie claimed to have brushed up against wet paint and that the dress was ruined. Needless to say, Russell made a strong witness for the prosecution. This seemingly beniegn act answers the question of Lizzie's lack of blood on her clothes. It is highly suspect and it's hard to believe the jurors gave this piece of circumstantial evidence so little weight in their deliberations. It is also hard to believe that a paint-stained garmet would end up in the fire. In the 19th century, few things were wasted. Old clothing and cloth were recycled, either as braiding for rag rugs for the floors, or cleaning rags and even toilet rags before the widespread use of toilet paper. In the Borden household, Andrew Borden ran a tight ship and frowned on any kind of waste. It would have been an uncharacteristic and unlikely scenario.
Who was on the Lizzie Borden trial?
The Borden case is one of the most interesting in American history. The fact that the case remains unsolved adds to the mystery. There was a handful of suspects but most were cleared of the double murder of Andrew and Abby Borden. In any murder, those closest to the victims are the most likely to be considered first. In the house that hot summer morning was Andrew, Abby, Lizzie and the Borden's maid Bridget Sullivan. A distant relative of the Borden's and a house guest at the time of the murders, John Morse was also considered a suspect early in the investigation. Lizzie's older sister Emma was actually miles away visiting friends in another town.Morse had left the house after breakfast and his whereabouts were easy to verify, attending to some buisiness, securing his rock-solid aliby. So we know where Emma and Morse were, which leaves Lizzie or Bridget or as Lizzie claimed, a murdering intruder. This theory is the most farfetched and unbelievable scenario of all. There was as estimated 1 1/2 hrs. between the two murders. It is highly unlikely an intruder would have remained in the house for 90 long minutes with threat of discovery inevitable, considering that Lizzie and Bridget were doing chores in and around the house. So that leaves the suspect list much shorter. Lizzie or Bridget. Bridget had no reason to commit a double murder. And her story remained the same reguardless how many times she was interrogated. So that leaves only Lizzie. She had the means, motive, opportunity and desire to live a more opulent lifestyle than her pennypinching father would allow. Together with other circumstancial evidense makes for a very strong case with Lizzie as the killer. In fact, it is the only scenario that makes any sense at all. Fearing a change in her father's will and years of animosity probably pushed Lizzie to commit these murders.OK - Given that, legally, it is still, officially, an unsolved murder - "shadow of a doubt", and all that. In the revue "New Faces of 1952", there was a song called "Fall River Hoedown", later recorded by the Chad Mitchell Trio and commonly called simply "Lizzie Borden". The song is comedy, and also implies that there was little doubt Lizzie did it.
What is the main idea in the article Lizzie Borden Murder by James Kirby Martin Randy?
Dakoa BoozyMrs. SmithLanguage Arts6 November 2014Summary:The article "Lizzie Borden, Murderer *", written by James Kirby Martin, Randy, is about a young girl accused of murdering her wealthy father and stepmother. In the article, it tells how there was local gossip about Lizzie's father. It also tells how Lizzie and Emma resent their stepmother and fathers "penny-pinching" ways. Lizzie felt more alienated from the world because there weren't many opportunities for her to meet a wealthy guy. Lizzie and Emma always wanted to live in the "Hills", a neighborhood where all the wealthy people lived. A couple days before Lizzie's father and stepmother got murdered, the father changed his will. All the evidence pointed towards Lizzie for the murders. But because she was a young women who had a good background she was found innocent. A jury of all men found her innocent because they didn't think a young women was capable of committing a double murder.Reaction:In my opinion, Lizzie should have been convicted of both murders. All the evidence pointed towards her. The only reason she wasn't convicted of the double murder is because the jury didn't think she was capable. So basically if a women comes from a good background and isinvolved with the community she can kill two innocent people and get away with it
What made Emma Borden move out of the house she shared with Lizzie after the murder trial?
Years after the Borden murder trial, Lizzy (now calling herself Lizbeth) had an inappropriate relationship with an actress named Nance O'Neil. Lizzy (or Lizbeth) cared not one bit if the whole world knew about their affair, but it was the final straw for older sister Emma. She bought her own house, and for the rest of their lives the rift between the sisters never was mended. There was the added strain of Emma wanting to sell her half interest in the A.J. Borden Building. Lizbeth bought her out, feeling that a Borden should own the Borden Building. At the time of their deaths, Emma's half of the Borden estate and holdings was at least double what Lizzy's was. Lizzy was busy spending hers. Emma led a quiet and simple life after her parent's murders.
Was Lizzie Borden sick in the head?
I believe not because many believed she was molested and brutally abused so maybe she posed as a threat killed her parents and posed as if she was mentally insane. So she would not be convicted and I would just like to state I'm 12
