The Fall River Tragedy: A History of the Borden Murders

"The Fall River Tragedy: A History of the Borden Murders" by Edwin H. Porter, recounts the shocking 1892 murders of Andrew and Abbie Borden in Fall River, Massachusetts, and the intense aftermath that gripped the nation's attention. It begins with the gruesome discovery of the Bordens' bodies, brutally attacked in their own home, plunging the community into shock and turning suspicion towards their daughter, Lizzie. The story follows the unfolding investigation, highlighting conflicting testimonies, the hunt for conclusive evidence, and the rising public fervor surrounding the case. The narrative then concentrates on Lizzie Borden's trial, where she was accused of the crime but ultimately found not guilty, marking the ending of a controversial legal battle amidst a swirl of uncertainty and speculation about who committed the murders.