Elizabeth Montgomery Essays

Did you know that a young girl named Lizzie Borden was tried for killing her parents? Lizzie Borden, who lived in Fall River MA, was a suspect for the double axe murder of her two parents, Andrew and Abby Borden. No one knows for sure whether it was Lizzie, or a mystery murderer who had killed Andrew and Abby. The Lizzie Borden House is believed to be haunted by the victims of two separate murders taken in that house, but there may be another explanation for the “paranormal” events that have taken

In Fall River a girl that goes by Lizzie Borden killed her parents out of anger and rage. This was a planned murder due to family friction and the relationship in the family. It seems apparent that Lizzie Borden killed her parents due to a bad relationship and friction between the three. Lizzie Borden killed her parents over a fit of range and an insecure mindset to be thinking. For example, she had a bad home life and relationship with her family members. Lizzie and her stepmother

The case of the Borden’s is a spider web of mystery. There’s so many different possible things that could have happened. From the documentary titles, and even a few movies it’s easy to see that most lean towards the assumption Lizzie Borden is guilty, but I hope to change that today. Yes she has done some suspicious things after the event that has her up on the podium as an axe murderer, but would a woman of her stature be able to swing an axe at such a close range? And with such force? Lizzie Borden

Did Lizzie Borden Take an Axe “Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her father forty whacks. When she saw what she had done she gave her father forty-one.” This nursery rhyme is just one of the ways the murder of Andrew and Abby Borden has infiltrated popular culture. From movies, plays, and books to large national conferences, podcasts, and school papers, the murders have taken on a life of their own. Maybe one of the reasons is that despite the amount of time, money, and resources spent on the mystery

Who was the killer of of Abby and Andrew Borden? On August 4, 1892 Andrew and Abby borden were killed due to murder. The two were murdered with a axe, Abby was struck 19 time while Andrew was struck 10 or 11 times. The bodies were both found in the house, Abby was found upstairs with her head bashed into pieces. While, Andrew was found in a pool of blood on the living room couch. Lizzie Borden is guilty of homicide of Andrew and Abby Borden because Lizzie’s investigations were never done correctly

On August 4, 1892, Lizzie Borden was accused of killing her dad and stepmom. On this day, this it would go down as one of America’s biggest and mysterious murders of all time. Many trials and accusations were brought on to Lizzie Borden. The name “Lizzie Borden” would be etched in American murder history. Further on, this day and Lizzie Borden’s life will be revealed in this essay. Lizzie had possible motives that could’ve led to the killings. For instance, many have concluded Lizzie’s father

It’s not a question of how, but rather who? Who killed Andrew and Abby Borden? This is a question that has been asked for over 123 years. When they were brutally murdered in their home in Fall River Massachusetts. Andrew’s daughter Lizzie Borden was accused of the murders, but was eventually acquitted, and to this day the killer has not been found out (Tooley). The true identity of the killer will probably never be proven, all we have is speculation. Lizzie Borden is not the killer because there

The Axe Grinding Mystery of the Borden Murders “Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her mother forty whacks and when she saw what she had done she gave her father forty one.” These famous words are dedicated to the suspected murderess, Lizzie Borden. Plenty of people feel as if Lizzie was not guilty of the murders, but many think she was. There is evidence for both sides of this daunting mystery, but no one really knows the truth: did Lizzie really commit this crime? Many questions are raised due

“Lizzie Borden took an ax, and gave her mother forty whacks when she saw what she had done, She gave her father forty-one” the infamous song of Lizzie Borden allegedly accused of both the murders of her father and stepmother. But now come to think could she really have been innocent? There are many suspicious details leading to her being guilty but Lizzie was declared innocent. So now the suspicion begins. Despite the many information on the Lizzie Borden case, I believe Lizzie Borden should have

Approximately 150 thousand people die every day all over the world, the World Health Organization reports (reference.com, 2017). Almost a third of these deaths are listed as homicides, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (Unodc.org, 2013).It seems obvious that Lizzie Borden committed the crime due to her relationship with her family, the evidence that was provided, and what she did with the rest of her life. The relationship between the Borden family members was challenging

Have you ever wondered, who killed Andrew & Abby Borden? Lizzie is accused of murdering her parents. It’s hard to believe that because women were proper and polite back then, but she was the only one there. Also there was no sign of force entrance. I strongly believe that Lizzie Borden is guilty, and killed her parents. I think Lizzie Borden is guilty because she tried to purchase poison the day before the murder happened. Also the day before the murder happened she visited her friend, and told her

Lizzie Andrew Borden was an American woman who was absolve from a double murder in 1892, at the age of 22 (Carlisle,1992). Lizzie Borden parents were; Andrew Jackson and Sarah Border, unfortunately, Borden’s mother died when she gave birth to her. Lizzie Borden’s father was a wealthy property developer and the head of one of the largest banks, making him disfavored amongst the community. (TheFamousPeople.com, 2017). Border had a religious upbringing and would attend Sunday school church. Lizzie

Brynlee Endicott Murray Fifth Hour 13 January 2023 Why Lizzie Borden Is Innocent Why would such a kind-hearted person wish to murder their parents? Lizzie Borden was accused of murdering her father and step-mother in Fall River, Massachusetts on August 4th, 1892. Many people believe that Lizzie is guilty. Lizzie is innocent, here is factual evidence: there would have been no time to clean up, previous break-ins happened, no weapon was evident, and she was a good lady. Lizzie couldn’t have killed

Robles 2 Did Lizzie Borden really kill her father and step-mother or was it someone else? Lizzie Borden was accused of murdering her father and her step-mother, on August 4th,1892. Andrew Borden and his wife, Abby, were brutally murdered with an ax, with both murders being at different time frames. No one saw who murdered Andrew and Abby, but witnesses on the scene accused Lizzie . Lizzie Borden is innocent because there has/was no evidence linking Lizzie to murdering her father and stepmother and

The most plausible theory is Lizzie Borden the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Borden who allegedly murdered them. To start with, Samantha M. Gavin, a full-time lecturer in Administration of Justice, describes her past relationship with both her father and stepmother,¨Lizzie's relationship with her father and stepmother was unstable¨(Borden, Lizzie 1860-1927). The morose and unstable relationship between Lizzie Borden, her Father, and her Stepmother possibly was the motive for the killings. After the police

The Accused Lizzie Borden Lizzie Andrew Borden is suspected for the murder of her father and stepmother. In my opinion, she DID kill them. The 32-year-old had a motive, which would likely be gaining her father’s inheritance of money and property. She felt was owed to her, since she was his daughter. Her father was divvying up property that was not going to his daughters, it would be going to his wife Lizzie Borden’s stepmother. In addition, Lizzie and her sister didn’t like their stepmother because

CSI and Forensic Science: Evidence In 1892, a young woman named Lizzie Borden was accused of murdering her father and stepmother (“Lizzie Borden on Trial” 2). This accusation was influenced by the lack of evidence at the scene of the crime. There appeared to be no murder weapon, very few witnesses, and the house did not show any signs of an intruder (“Lizzie Borden on Trial” 5). Once the scene was investigated, it was determined that the cause of death for both victims was multiple blows to the

How many clues does a murder suspect have to have to be proven guilty? Some of us that know of Lizzie believe that she is not a murder. Most of us believe that Lizzie Borden definitely murdered her father and step-mother with a hatchet. All of us will never know. In 1892, August 4 the brutal murder took place in the Borden house (Booth, R. 2013). Lizzie was the only really investigated subject (Booth, R. 2013) and with a few reasons why she murdered. Lizzie was born in July 1870 in Maryland

A murder was struck in the small, quiet town of Fall River, accusation were made all around the town. Who do you think would do this? The case of the Borden murderers has not yet caught the culprit but, people suspect the daugher of the victims Lizzie Borden to be the murderess. I believe Lizzie Borden did not kill her father and stepmother. No evidence against her was found, she loved her family, and had an alibi/testimony that was convincing. The following evidence is what proves Lizzie is not

Linder, Doug. “The Trial of Lizzie Borden.” The Trial of Lizzie Borden. N.p., 2004. Web. 08 Jan. 2017, http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/LizzieBorden/bordenaccount.html. In this article, there is a detailed description of the murders and trial information. This source has an un-biased aspect as it covers both sides of the argument. On one hand Linder gives information on why Lizzie A. Borden may have been guilty. On the other he also describes why she could not be. There are many direct