More Changes to Lizzie Borden’s Maplecroft
The day before the 4th of July was a sort of independence day for Maplecroft. For the first time in many, many years, the house no longer sports the name of the former owner or his business on the front of the house. Taking down those letters is just part of the many restorations that Lizzie […]
Lizzie Borden Chronicles Petition
You knew it was going to happen, didn’t you? There is a petition for everything these days. While I am not sure if they do much good (the petition to release a DVD of The Legend of Lizzie Borden starring Elizabeth Montgomery was online for about 10 years and had thousands of signatures before the […]
Was Lizzie Borden a Victim of Incest, the TV Interview
If you missed the live internet broadcast of the most recent episode of Forensic Week, we have it here for you to enjoy. Unfortunately, Dr. Stephen Kane was unable to make the show, due to unforeseen circumstances. However, Dr. Stefani Koorey and Dr. Tom Mauriello had a lively discussion the psychology of the Borden murder […]
Was Lizzie Borden the Victim of Incest?
This Thursday, June 18, 2015, at 7 PM, you can tune in on your computer to watch a debate/discussion on this very issue on Forensic Week. This weekly show is hosted by Tom Mauriello, an educator who teaches criminal justice and forensic sciences at the University of Maryland. He is considered a forensics and education and […]
Lizzie Borden’s TV Dish is No More
Finally. Seriously. Finally. That super ugly TV dish was removed from Maplecroft. It has long been an eyesore on this historic property, placed there by the previous owners. The new owner, Kristee Bates, we are happy to say, had it removed—and we have the video~ As the new owner restores the house to its amazing […]
Lizzie Borden Fiction Bests
If you enjoy reading about Lizzie Borden, can’t get enough to satisfy your interest in the case, have you tried reading fiction about the case? There are some rather creative and well-conceived stories centering on Lizzie Borden that you may not know about. Here are a few we recommend. Lizzie Borden, The Girl with […]
Maplecroft Photos from The Herald News
The Fall River Herald News was twice granted access to Maplecroft and they have published the images on their website. They are getting harder to find as the days pass—the images are becoming buried by more recent stories of the city. Your trusty Lizzie Borden collector has amassed them here and gives the Herald News […]
Lizzie Borden’s Maplecroft is getting a major facelift
The new owner of Lizzie Borden’s Maplecroft on French Street in Fall River, Massachusetts, is getting a major facelift. Ms. Kristee Bates recently told the Fall River Herald News about her plans and took reporter Deb Allard and photographer Dave Souza on a tour. The article appeared in today’s paper and you can view it […]
Maplecroft for Sale (Painting of)
No, the house that Lizzie Borden and her sister Emma purchased in 1893 is not for sale again. However, you can own a painting of the house by Massachusetts artist Don Hammontree! The original 22″ x 28″ acrylic, ink, and canvas painting can be purchased for $275 (plus shipping) from my Don’s Etsy site. It is […]
Lizzie Borden Chronicles: A Local Recap
Each week after the showing of a new episode of The Lizzie Borden Chronicles on Lifetime TV, our fearless local reporter, Deb Allard of the Fall River Herald News offers up an interview or a take on the latest installment. With the series drawing to a close in a few weeks with episode #8, it may […]
The Literary Hatchet #11 is in PRINT format starting today!
The print release of The Literary Hatchet #11 is available now. You can order your copy from our print on demand partner, CreateSpace, for only $12 plus S/H. Or you can order a copy from Amazon.com. Here is the table of contents: Authored by Collective Edited by Stefani Koorey, Eugene Hosey, Michael Brimbau, Sherry Chapman […]
The Literary Hatchet Issue #11 is Online
The newest issue of The Literary Hatchet, Issue #11, is Online starting today. Published by PearTree Press, this FREE pdf download is 183 pages and length and features poetry, short stories, reviews, and art from over 40 authors and artists worldwide. Counties represented in this particular issue include: USA, United Kingdom, Australia, India, Canada, Israel, Pakistan, and […]
Oak Grove Cemetery is in Need of Repair
Perhaps now that the furor over the vandalism on the Borden monument has died down and the horrible green and black paint has been removed (or sandblasted), we can get down to business fixing the rest of the cemetery. Neglect, lack of funds, limited manpower, weather events, and general malaise have allowed this once great […]
Borden Family Vandalism Cleaned
As Sue Vickery reports on the FaceBook page Oak Grove Cemetery Fall River, the Borden monument is back to being graffiti-free. There are still no arrests or leads in the desecration, but I bet more attention will be paid (for a short while, knowing Fall River) to insure the plots are safe from vandals. Of course, […]
Don’t Blame the Lizzie Borden Chronicles for Vandalism of Borden Monument
(photo by Sue Vickery) In case you have not heard, someone or some people defaced the Borden monument at Oak Grove Cemetery in Fall River sometime over the weekend. The police say that it is not gang related but the work of “skateboarders.” I have myself witnessed people, in broad daylight, traversing the cemetery from […]
Lizzie Borden Chronicles: First Impressions
I liked it–a lot. This telling of the story of Lizzie Borden after the murders, fictional to the max, was an entertaining mix of murder, mystery, character, and story that made me, in the end, want more. Even though I am considered a Borden scholar and have given many lectures on the subject for libraries, […]
Tonight’s the Night: Lizzie Borden Chronicles
Tonight is the premiere of Lifetime Televisions series The Lizzie Borden Chronicles, starring Christina Ricci, Clea DuVall, Cole Hauser, and Jonathan Banks. I have long since given up on being bothered by anyone’s take on Lizzie Borden, fact or fiction. If Lifetime wants to make Lizzie Borden into a serial killer, then go for […]
Jonathan Banks on Lizzie Borden and Better Call Saul
Jonathan Banks is known to us from Breaking Bad. Intense and wry at the same time, Banks’ acting style is understated. He perfectly envelopes a character and makes us want to see him more. He has been cast in the new Lifetime mini-series The Lizzie Borden Chronicles, which premieres on April 5th. He sat down […]