EPISODE · Oct 19, 2022 · 10 MIN
Fall River: Borden Trial Resolution
from Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast · host Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins
The Borden trial's final moments unraveled with tension, leaving... Discover the climactic resolution of a case that polarized a nation in Fall River: Borden Trial Resolution. Season 13 of Foul Play continues to dissect the aftermath of Lizzie Borden's trial, a key event that saw her acquitted for the notorious 1892 axe murders. Lizzie, once an unassuming Sunday school teacher seeking to carve her path, became America's most notorious defendant. The trial was not just a legal battle but a societal spectacle, reflecting the era's gender and class dynamics. Those weeks in court were not only about determining guilt; they became a commentary on justice. The prosecution's struggle to prove motive faced a defense fortified by character testimonies and a lack of forensic evidence. The country watched as the jury's decision exonerated Lizzie, highlighting the fragility and biases within the judicial system. Examining the trial details, listeners will experience the contrasting narratives and media influence that left a legacy far beyond Fall River. This episode examines into the Borden saga's resolution and its enduring cultural impact. Join us to explore how this historic trial reshaped beliefs and questioned justice in a time of societal transformation. --- Support Foul Play: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foulplaypodcast Website: https://www.mythsandmalice.com/show/foul-play/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foul-play-crime-series/id1525832703 Follow us: Instagram: @foulplaycrimeseries Twitter: @foulplaypodOur Sponsors:* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Lizzie Borden was an American woman tried and acquitted of the August 4, 1892 axe murders of her father and stepmother in Fall River, Massachusetts. No one else was charged in the murders, and despite ostracism from other residents, Borden spent the remainder of her life in Fall River. She died of pneumonia at age 66, just days before the death of her older sister, Emma. The Borden murders and trial received widespread publicity throughout the United States, and along with Borden herself, they remain a topic in American popular culture to the present day. They have been depicted in numerous films, theatrical productions, literary works, and folk rhymes and are still very well-known in the Fall River area. Join Shane as he breaks down the crimes behind the Borden murders in this crime series. Find us online. Support the show by joining our Black Label to support the show and unlock exclusive benefits. You can join on Patreon and Apple Podcast Premium . Follow us on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook . Join Shane's Facebook Group . Hosted by Shane Waters . Listen to his other crime podcast Mystery Inc , or his history podcast Hometown History ! Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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