The Fall River Tragedy

<p>Lizzie Borden [1860-1927] was tried and acquitted for the 1892 axe<br />murders of her father and stepmother in Fall River Massachusetts.<br />Speculation continues today about the sensational case that produced a<br />famous nursery rhyme. Although she was acquitted no one else was ever<br />charged with the murders and Borden lived out her life in Fall River.</p><p>Compiled immediately after Borden's sensational trial the author aims<br />to provide "a connected story of the whole case commencing with the<br />day of the tragedy and ending with the day that Miss Borden was set<br />free." He touches on such topics as the discovery of the murders the<br />adjournment of the preliminary hearing and some the many theories that<br />were advanced before any arrests were made. The book is handsomely<br />illustrated with photos and line illustrations of the deceased the<br />accused the jury and others.</p>