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Lizzie Borden: Was the infamous axe murderer truly innocent?
18 Sep
Summary
- Lizzie Borden was acquitted in 1893 for the brutal axe murders of her parents.
- Evidence against Borden included inconsistent statements and a suspicious attempt to buy poison.
- Defense argued for insufficient evidence and police bias in focusing solely on Lizzie.
The new Netflix series, 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story,' explores the infamous 1892 axe murders of Andrew and Abby Borden. Lizzie Borden, their daughter, was accused of the brutal killings but was acquitted in 1893, though debate about her guilt persists over a century later.
The case against Lizzie included evidence such as her inconsistent statements on the day of the murders and a reported attempt to purchase poison days prior. Prosecutors also cited a burnt dress and bloody towels found in the home as suspicious.
Her defense team, led by George D. Robinson, argued that the prosecution's case was weak and relied on circumstantial evidence. They highlighted inconsistencies in police investigations and testimony, and offered explanations for Lizzie's actions, such as the burning of a paint-stained dress.
Ultimately, the jury deliberated for less than two hours before finding Lizzie Borden not guilty. The series revisits the evidence for and against her involvement, leaving the true circumstances of the murders open to interpretation.
