Assuming the Position at Lizzie Borden’s House
For many years, I have collected images related to the Lizzie Borden story. Part of my collection consists of photos posted by individuals in various places, Photobucket.com, Flickr, and Google Images, just to name a few, that detail their stay at the Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast. When you see the photos as a series […]
Staying at Lizzie Borden’s House Part II
In a previous entry on Mondo Lizzie Borden, I recommended OTIS (Odd Things I’ve Seen) and his part one of a two part series about staying at the Lizzie Borden B&B. I hope you have read it as it is well worth the visit! Part two has now been posted and you will enjoy this […]
Lizzie Borden Had an Axe
DiscoveryTimes cable network will be showing Lizzie Borden Had an Axe tonight, Monday, November 26, at 8PM and 11PM EST. This is the latest documentary on the case, made for the Discovery Channel a few years ago in 2004. In it you will see Detective Tom Lange (of OJ Simpson fame) and professor of criminology […]
We gather together
Staying at Lizzie Borden’s House
A blogger with a site named OTIS (odd things I’ve Seen) is penning a two part missive on his stay at the Lizzie Borden B&B. What makes this contribution to the world of Lizzie different is that OTIS is well done. While the actual identity of the writer remains a mystery (he says his name […]
Lee-Ann Wilbur on Montel Williams
Lee-Ann Wilbur, co-owner of the Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast, appeared on the Montel Williams show to discuss her paranormal experiences with psychic Sylvia Browne. The show aired on Halloween, October 31, 2007. Her segment lasted a little over 7 minutes. Here it is in its entirety.
Rest in Peace Neilson Caplain
My friend Neilson Caplain passed away yesterday. Neilson was a great man and a wonderful conversationalist. He was an author, historian, collector, preservationist, past President of the Fall River Historical Society, and a true gentleman. He wrote regularly for The Hatchet and loaned me many items related to the case and Fall River. He also […]
FR Herald News on Andrew Borden Portrait Find
I am happy to announce that today the Fall River Herald News has done a rather lengthy piece on The Hatchet’s discovery of the previously unknown Andrew Borden portrait (see below for other blog entries on this remarkable image). The story on how it was found can be read in this issue of The Hatchet. […]
The November 2007 Hatchet is Online and For Sale
The November 2007 issue of The Hatchet: Journal of Lizzie Borden Studies has been placed ONLINE for subscribers. This issue is extra special as it includes a story about the discovery of the new Andrew image, news, information, and images not published elsewhere—and a few surprises as well. Plus we have a fabulous piece on […]
New Andrew Borden Portrait Discovered
Dear Readers of Mondo Lizzie, Recently, I was granted the good fortune of uncovering a previously unseen Andrew Borden portrait. I was amazed that it had gone undiscovered for over 150 years! The story of how and where the portrait was found will be the feature article in the next issue of The Hatchet: Journal […]
Halloween in Fall River and No Lizzie Borden in Sight
From ace photographer Michael Brimbau. Snapped today in Fall River. Wow is all I can say. Kewl!
Lizzie and Montel Update
SPOOKY SHOWCASE: Lizzie Borden’s Bed and Breakfast owner to be featured on talk show Lee Ann Wilber appears on “The Montel Williams Show.” By Jay Pateakos GateHouse News Service Tue Oct 30, 2007, 12:31 AM EDT FALL RIVER — On Halloween this year, the legend of Lizzie Borden will be shared with a few million […]
Haunted Dimensions Meets Lizzie Borden
CGI artist Ray Keim, has a super great site called Haunted Dimensions, where he offers 3-D works of art of haunted mansions, including the Lizzie Borden house at 92 Second Street. Read all about how he creates his 3-D projects, mansion themed graphics, paper models, and mansion illustrations. Amazing! He also did the graphics on […]
Lizzie Borden Meets Lights Out
On November 14, 2007 at 8PM, Lee-ann Wilbur of Lizzie Borden B&B will be the guest on Lights Out! Lights Out! Join Peter Franz and Alexis Camarda from Long Island Society for Paranormal Research as they discuss ghosts and the paranormal. Play or download here. Call-in Number: (646) 652-4993
Lizzie Borden Meets Montel Williams
Lizzie Borden house topic on ‘Montel Williams Show’ October 29, 2007 6:00 AM Fall River resident Lee-Ann Wilber will be a guest on the Wednesday episode of “The Montel Williams Show” devoted to haunted houses. On the show, psychic Sylvia Browne will explain the reported paranormal activity at Ms. Wilber’s Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast, […]
Halloween Strange World Radio
Wanna hear some good old fashioned whodunits or just plain things that go bump in the night scary stories. Try out Strange World Radio, Paranormal Podcast Talk and Old Time Radio. They offer a little bit of everything—Sherlock Holmes, Dracula, Phantom of the Opera, The Whistler. Wonderful old radio shows (Lux Radio, Mercery Theatre, Lights […]
Another Inside Maplecroft Photo
Actress and playwright Jill Dalton, who wrote and stars in Lizzie Borden Live, a play about Lizzie’s life at Maplecroft, spent a lot of time studying the case. She was granted access to Maplecroft and posted a photo on the site for her show. Very Kewl! Thanks Jill! Actress Jill Dalton in the foyer of […]
For all your gothic needs
Gothic Rose Antiques is a great site for gothic items, from decor, to boudoir, theatrical, art, sculpture, garden statuary, and Victorian death items. I have purchased from them and recommend them to you. With Halloween approaching, you certainly need one of these: Hand blown German antique glass eyeballs, almost life size – $35 each 19th […]