How many whacks?
A very strange but true story of a young man who killed his neighbor appears on CourtTV news. “Convicted teen killer knew tragedy, drugs early in life, but was considered gentle”. MARTINEZ, Calif. — Scott Dyleski was a 16-year-old college student, animal rights’ activist and budding artist when he woke up one morning last fall […]
Maptech and Borden Case
In the Maptech Embassy Guide for Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, 5th Edition (2001), there is a blurb about Fall River which includes mention of the Borden murder case. Let me share the text with you. Lizzie Borden took an axe And gave her mother forty whacks. When she saw what she had done […]
Honest Overpricing
A seller on eBay has this explanation for the exorbitant shipping being charged for their auctions: Don’t get sticker shock over the shipping cost. Obviously, I’m factoring in a base starting price to save on fees. Can I do that? Well, others do. Let’s see what happens. (Can you tell I’m new to selling?) haha […]
Odd Mixup
While doing an image search for Lizzie Borden, I came across a most unusual hit. The photo is of the BTK killer, but the caption in Google images is Lizzie Borden. While murder is not a laughing matter, I thought this photographic faux pas to be HI-larious.
Lizzie Borden’s Numerology
Ever want to know what Lizzie’s numerology was? Well, here is a site that purports to lay it out for you. I wonder if since they got her real name wrong, it invalidates the author’s results. Thanks to Intrepid Reporter for this link!
Lizzie Quizzie
Check this out: a Lizzie Borden quiz online. There is no way to score 100% however as one of their questions does not offer any correct choices as a response. See if you can guess which one they fouled the results with.
Charles Manson and Lizzie Borden
In the vol. 174, 2002 of Military Law Review, posted on jagcnet.army.mil website, is a curious reference to Lizzie Borden. Or should I say “Lizzy” Borden. In what appears to be the text of a speech presented on November 21, 2002, on “Constitutional Dignity and the Criminal Law,” Judge James E. Baker, from the United […]
Not Lizzie Borden
UPDATE: auction ended early on July 22. No other details than this from eBay: “The seller ended this listing early because the item is no longer available for sale.” This just popped up on eBay, but don’t let the auction fool you. This is NOT Lizzie Borden of Fall River hatchet murder fame. It might […]
Abby’s Ghost Still Makes the Beds
Well, I guess if you are just into ghosts, Kirsten’s blog on the haunting of 92 Second Street is something you might find interesting enough to read. If you are into the case, it won’t be a good experience. My favorite part is—well—all of it. Too funny! Here is a snippet: Abbey is sometimes seen […]
Hauntings Notes
In Volume 8, Issue 2 (summer 2005) of the Hauntings Notes newsletter is a piece titled “Lizzie Borden Secrets Unlocked.” Download the PDF of the issue here. The story details the filming of the segment on the house for Fangoria TV’s Ghost Stories. It talks about the large number of EVPs (electronic voice phenomena) they […]
Resolved Answers?!!
Ok, these are pret-ty darn bad. Read at your own risk. Not to be taken before operating heavy machinery. May cause irritability. Could dangerously affect your ability to drive or work. Not to be taken with alcohol. Can cause stomach upset and ulcers. Don’t say I didn’t warn you! From ANSWERS.YAHOO.COM, voted the “Best Answers”: […]
Cheaters never prosper
You know those sites that offer, usually for a fee, essays about whatever subject you want so students don’t have to do the work themselves? You know, plagiarism? Well, there are hundreds of them out there and I recently found one that has a free, yes free, Lizzie Borden essay that is high-larious in its […]
Blast from the past
While we all wait for the Maplecroft books to sell, I thought I would share with you an eBay gem. In 2003, on eBay of course, someone sold a mantle clock that they said was from the Borden house. It was supposedly still spattered with the blood of Andrew’s murder. Here is the description, typos […]
Under the category of Eeeww
I am drawn to it, yet I am repulsed by it. Inappropriate kitsch, yes. Will sell for more than the starting bid, probably. But oh my gosh, look at the shipping fee! Lizzie Borden Police Photo dead father Paper Weight. Oh my, there are two of them for sale!. But the second one is half […]
Come to Rochester, or else
Maybe Fall River could use something like this to advertise their fair city.
Lizzie’s Houseplans?
Says the auction title: Lizzy Borden Mansion. Orig. Blueprints. One of a Kind. Only $3000! Not an auspicious start to a very expensive offering when they get the spelling of the main character’s name wrong! Lots of errors in the listing too. See if you can spot them. Up for auction is a piece of […]
Not Lizzie Borden
It all started with a stolen sign. On March 17th, 2006, a seller on eBay, one leejeansct (powerseller) put up for sale one Lizzie Borden B&B metal street sign. From their auction ad: Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast Museum Mass Metal Sign. There really is a bed & Breakfast with Museum, located in Fall River, […]