EPISODE · Sep 28, 2022 · 14 MIN
Fall River: The Lizzie Borden Acquittal
from Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast · host Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins
Fall River echoed with disbelief after Lizzie Borden's acquittal... Season 13 of Foul Play brings us to Fall River, Massachusetts, heart of the infamous Lizzie Borden trial. Tried for the brutal axe murders of her father and stepmother in August 1892, Lizzie's eventual acquittal sent shockwaves through the nation. Who was Lizzie before acquiring her notorious fame? A dutiful daughter and Sunday school teacher, she was a respected figure in her community, challenging the vicious image painted during the trial. The case stands as a landmark in legal history, inviting debate about the impacts of gender and class on judicial outcomes. Lizzie's trial questioned societal biases and the perception of women in the criminal justice system. The trial was a spectacle, drawing public fascination and media circus, with vital evidence debated fervently, like Lizzie's changing alibis and missing murder weapon. Despite compelling circumstantial evidence, the jury found her not guilty, leaving a nation enthralled and divided. The case unfolded at a time of rampant social contrasts, where Victorian values faced the dawn of modern America. Such dynamics often influenced how justice was perceived and delivered, painting a complex portrait of guilt and innocence. Through courtroom accounts and journalistic recordings, this episode works through the trial's enduring mysteries, questioning what justice truly meant during Lizzie Borden's day. --- 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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Fall River: The Lizzie Borden Acquittal
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