Lizzie Borden: The Axe Murders That Shocked America | Crime, Psychology, and the Trial of the Century

In August 1892, the quiet town of Fall River, Massachusetts was shattered by a crime so brutal it would become one of the most famous murder cases in American history. Andrew and Abby Borden were found hacked to death inside their home. Suspicion quickly fell on Andrew's daughter, Lizzie Borden. The evidence was circumstantial, the public was divided, and the trial became a national obsession. More than a century later, the case continues to raise difficult questions. Was Lizzie a cold and calculating killer? Was she the victim of public suspicion and social prejudice? Or does the truth remain hidden behind the walls of the Borden house? In this episode of The Missing Why, we examine the murders, the investigation, the courtroom battle, and the psychological dynamics that transformed Lizzie Borden into one of the most enduring figures in true crime history. Because sometimes solving a crime is easier than understanding the people at the center of it. The Missing Why explores true crime through psychology, human behavior, and decision-making. This episode is intended for educational and informational purposes. All information is based on historical records, investigative findings, and publicly available sources.