In Part 2 of The True Tale of Lizzie Borden, we step into the courtroom for one of America’s earliest media frenzies—the infamous trial of Lizzie Borden.
After the shocking 1892 axe murders of Andrew and Abby Borden, suspicion turned toward Andrew’s 32-year-old daughter, Lizzie. The brutal nature of the crime and the unexpected suspect captivated the nation. In Part 1, we explored the tense dynamics within the Borden household and followed the investigation that led to Lizzie’s arrest.
Now, in this episode, we dive into the high-profile trial that gripped the country. Reporters packed the courthouse, headlines blared every development, and the public couldn’t get enough. And at the center of it all stood Lizzie Borden—facing a charge of capital murder and fighting for her life.
Join me as we unpack the courtroom drama, the legal strategies, and the surprising twists in one of the most sensational murder trials in American history.
What You'll Hear in This Episode:
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Inside the packed courtroom during Lizzie Borden’s murder trial
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How the press and public helped shape the case
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The prosecution’s case against Lizzie
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Key testimony and courtroom drama
Catch Up:
Missed Part 1? Be sure to listen to the previous episode to hear about the Borden family, the murders, and the investigation that led to Lizzie’s arrest.
Sources:
The Trial of Lizzie Borden, Cara Robertson, Simon & Schuster, 2019
https://www.grunge.com/69553/untold-truth-lizzie-borden/
https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/archive/2013/08/02/timeline-lives-lizzie-emma-abby/38186480007/
https://famous-trials.com/lizzieborden/1449-bowentestimony
https://www.encyclopedia.com/law/law-magazines/lizzie-borden-trial-1893
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