The Spooky Story of Lizzie Borden
Lizzie Borden was born in 1860 in Fall River, Massachusetts. From an early age, she was at odds with her stepmother, Abby, who she and her older sister, Emily, believed married her father for his wealth. Their father, Andrew, was a prominent developer in Fall River. Lizzie grew up an upstanding member of her community, being heavily involved in the church and performing services for the poor. As Lizzie grew older, the tension between the parents and the daughters grew. Lizzie and Emily remained unmarried, bringing negative attention to the family from their peers. Andrew Borden had also been killing Lizzie’s pigeons. Worst of all, Andrew had also begun gifting generous land and monetary grants to Abby and her family, inciting outrage in Lizzie. The story says that Lizzie, blind with rage, hacked her father and stepmother to death in the house. The trial that followed became one of the most sensationalized courtroom cases in American history, attracting hundreds of tourists to Fall River. Lizzie, being the daughter of a man with influence, was acquitted. The contradicting statements forced the judge to rule in favor of Lizzie. She lived the rest of her life in relative anonymity, but her legacy still lives on to this day. Be a part of the Borden legacy! Book a night at the Lizzie Borden House today!
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The morning of August 4th, 1892 turned out to be the bloodiest day Fall River has ever seen. According to the story, Lizzie Borden snapped, grabbed an axe, and swung away at her parents. The gruesome crime scene became one of the country’s most influential murders. Be a part of history and join US Ghost Adventures at the Lizzie Borden House! We’ll be having breakfast, ghost hunts, and an inside look at how Lizzie committed the crime. Don’t keep us waiting…book your night at the Lizzie Borden House today!