In the gripping conclusion of The True Tale of Lizzie Borden, we turn to the defense’s side of the story. What arguments did Lizzie’s lawyers make to counter the damning evidence? What did the jury ultimately decide—and why? Join me as we uncover the final chapter of this notorious case, from the courtroom verdict to the lasting legacy Lizzie Borden left behind. Don’t miss the dramatic end to one of America’s most enduring true crime mysteries.
Catch Up:
Missed Part 1 or 2? 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
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-lizzie-borden-got-away-with-murder-180972707/
https://www.biography.com/crime/lizzie-borden-life-after-murder-trial
https://lizzie-borden.com/
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