Who Was Lizzie Borden
Lizzie Andrew Borden was a woman from Fall River, Massachusetts, who became widely known after the 1892 axe murders of her father and stepmother. She was tried for the killings but acquitted by a jury.
When Did the Murders Happen
The attacks took place on August 4, 1892. Lizzie's father, Andrew Borden, was killed in the morning, and her stepmother, Abby Borden, was killed later that day. The victims were struck multiple times with a hatchet-like weapon.
What Happened After the Killings
Lizzie Borden was arrested shortly after the murders and stood trial in June 1893. The jury found her not guilty, and she was never convicted. The case remains one of the most discussed unsolved mysteries in American criminal history. For more background, see the History.com overview of the case at https://www.history.com/topics/crime/lizzie-borden
