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Maid's Secret Life After Borden Murders
19 Sep
Summary
- Bridget Sullivan, maid during Borden murders, later lived in Montana.
- Her life after the 1892 murders remains largely unknown until her death.
- The Netflix series 'Monster' portrays Sullivan differently than reality.
Bridget "Maggie" Sullivan, an Irish immigrant who served as the Borden family's maid, was present in the Fall River, Massachusetts, house on August 4, 1892, when Andrew and Abby Borden were murdered. Sullivan, who emigrated to the U.S. in 1883, had been working for the Bordens since 1889. She was one of only two people in the house at the time of the murders.
During Lizzie Borden's subsequent trial, Sullivan testified about the events of that day. The Netflix series 'Monster' offers a dramatized portrayal of Sullivan, depicting her with different characteristics than historical accounts suggest. In reality, Sullivan stated she was not happy with her job but remained due to Mrs. Borden's wishes.
Following Lizzie Borden's acquittal in 1893, Bridget Sullivan's movements were initially unclear. While some speculation pointed to a return to Ireland or work in Rhode Island, family relatives eventually confirmed she settled in Anaconda, Montana. There, she married a man named John Sullivan in 1905 and lived until her death on March 25, 1948.
