Lizzie the Villain

Samantha Castlebury portrayed Lizzie Borden — complete with ax and handkerchief stained with mock blood.

From the Nevada Daily Mail, 23 March 2007, by Steve Moyer.

The Social Studies department at Sheldon presented a Living History display on Tuesday in the school’s gym. Students in the seventh grade social studies, eighth grade early American history, high school modern American history, American government, and world history classes participated in the after-hours activity.

Students represented historic figures and answered questions about their characters. Krystin Hulsey as Dolly Madison knew Madison’s first husband was lawyer John Todd Jr. when asked. Ashley Danner was well-versed about Josephine Baker, whom she portrayed. . . .

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Of course, Lizzie was presented in the “Villain” category! And just look at her company:

Villains included Jesse James, Kim Cheers; Jack the Ripper, Doug Saylor; Lizzie Borden, Samantha Castlebury; Frank James, Kelly Coy; Billy the Kid, Dustin Willis; Belle Star, Shanade Davis; Adolph Hitler, Shane Coquillette.

And this for an acquitted woman.

Thanks to newshound for this story!