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This Day in Boston History
July 19th, 1860
Lizzie Andrew Borden
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Born on
this day to the wealthiest family in town, at age 32 Lizzie Borden was
accused of murder, leading to a sensationalized murder trail. No physical
evidence connected her to the crime and police evidence tampering was
recognized during the trial. Fall River sentiment ran strongly in support
of Borden's innocence. Her defense was orchestrated by former Governor,
George Robinson, who accepted a hefty retainer to serve as defense council.
After a thirteen-day trial, the community celebrated when she was acquitted
after only one hour of jury deliberation. Borden
remained the focus of media speculation about the unsolved murder. She
became a recluse living from her substantial inheritance in one of the
town's largest home's. Town sentiment eventually turned against her,
and the wrongly accused Lizzie became the girl of "forty whacks" who
got away with murder.
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