Innocent or Axe Murderer? Lizzie Borden

Innocent or Axe Murderer? Lizzie Borden

It's one of the most infamous trials in American history, Lizzie Borden's story is breathtaking even today. In 1893 she was accused of using an axe to murder her father and step-mother. The case obsessed America and despite evidence against her, Lizzie was let off. Was that justice?


Maddy Pelling tells Anthony Delaney the story today.


Edited by Tomos Delargy. Produced by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.


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