Who Was Lizzie Borden?

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

Did Lizzie Borden murder her parents, or is there another suspect?

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In 1892, the Borden household was shattered by the brutal murders of Mr. and Mrs. Borden. With no signs of forced entry, suspicion fell on their daughter, Lizzie. Despite tensions within the family, evidence was scarce, leaving the motive unclear. As the case captivated Fall River and beyond, Lizzie's innocence or guilt became a national obsession. Was she truly the killer, or was someone else lurking in the shadows? Unravel the mystery that turned Lizzie Borden into an infamous figure and explore the chilling possibilities behind this unsolved crime.

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How did a young woman who was devoted to helping others become the prime suspect in her parents’ gruesome deaths? Learn everything we know about the mysterious case of Lizzie Borden in this compelling biography. In August of 1892, the Borden family housekeeper found a horrific scene: Mr. and Mrs. Borden both murdered in their own home. There were no signs of forced entry, and no sign that a stranger had been in the house at all! The only other person who was home was their daughter, Lizzie Borden. Although there was some tension between Lizzie, her father, and her stepmother, there was little evidence to tie her directly to the case. And what was the motive for the double homicide? The mystery surrounding these murders became a sensational case in Fall River, Massachusetts, and beyond. Lizzie Borden became a celebrity almost overnight. But was she guilty? And, if not Lizzie, then who else could have been responsible?

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