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 […]
Lizzie Borden B&B #2 on AOL
AOL has published “Halloween Frightfest on AOL CityGuide: Top 13 Haunted Houses and Freaky Attractions, Celebrity Costume Ideas, Daredevil Dishes, Biggest Bashes, and Supernatural Salem” and the Lizzie Borden B&B has made it to #2 on the list of Top 13 Freaky Attractions. Here is a link to the list in case you want to […]
Lizzie Borden in Love Reviewed
A new volume of poetry by Julianna Baggott has recently been released titled Lizzie Borden in Love: Poems in Women’s Voices. A review of the book appeared today in the Lexington Herald-Leader: “Inside the minds of outsiders. Poems put words in mouths of infamous women”. You can read it here. Of note is the critics […]
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 […]
Lizzie Borden Skateboard
Wow! Kewl! A Lizzie Borden maple skateboard deck! Sweet! Boardpusher.com offers this unique item for only $49.99. And Christmas is coming!
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 […]
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
A very enterprising group of actors have created some unique theatre experiences in Rochester, Michigan. Murder Mystery and Dinner Theatre Productions offers “A suspenseful night of interactive dinner theater filled with humor, mystery, and live entertainment.” You can treat your clients or friends to several different events, including “Last Night on the Titanic,” “Jewel Heist […]
Couple of Items on eBay to Consider
I found a few neat Lizzie B related items on eBay I wanted to pass along for your consideration. Lizzie Borden hair clips by Capgun Cowgirl. I own a few pieces by this artist and recommend her to you. Vintage Lizzie Borden paperweight—the auction says it is in excellent condition. Measures 2.75 by 4.25 inches. […]
Lizzie Bordon
Intrepid Reporter found this poem about Lizzie (they spell her “Lizzie Bordon”) from 1998. It is rather nice. Take a gander here.
Nance O’Neil Color Card
A lovely color photo postcard of Nance O’Neil is for sale on eBay at the moment. Starting bid is $45 but the card is quite nice. As you know, Nance O’Neil was a stage and early film actress who had a friendship with Lizzie Borden. The auction ad reads: As an actress she was the […]
Lizzie Quiz with Tyne Daly
The History Channel offers up a video Lizzie Borden quiz, hosted by actress Tyne Daly. It is only a little over a minute in length, but it is kewl nonetheless that Lizzie is included here. I really like Ms. Daly’s voice in this clip. An excellently produced little gem—thanks to Intrepid Reporter for the find. […]
The Maplecroft Years
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Lizzie’s Bust
You know it is Halloween time when eBay explodes with very kewl items for your perfect scary party or house decor. Here is a great item—a carved bust of Lizzie Borden, measuring roughly 31″H x 22″W x 5″D. It doesn’t matter that it doesn’t exactly look like her—what counts is they tried, and I think, […]
Search Results
Check out the Search results page for Lizzie Borden on MSNSearch! Click here to see it.
Blast from the Past
Found a link to an article about the sixth annual Lizzie Borden expo in Fall River titled “Lizzie Borden remembered with bouquets, August Expo” from the Standard Times from July of 1997. The full text of the article is online for you to read. A very interesting piece.
Scythia Site
When Lizzie made her 19 week trip to Europe from June 21 – Nov. 1, 1890, she sailed aboard the SS Scythia. Intrepid Reporter (bless him) found this amazing site that lists the voyages of this Cunard Line vessel, which includes the dates of Lizzie’s passage.
Moody Signature on eBay
On sale on eBay is the signature of William H. Moody, prosecutor in the Lizzie Borden trial and fomer Secretary of the Navy. Here is the link to the sale. MOODY, WILLIAM HENRY 1853 – 1917: born in Newbury, Massachusetts, son of Henry Lord and Melissa Augusta (Emerson) Moody. Educated in the public schools of […]
Lizzie Borden Sketch
A very funny brief “Lizzie Borden Sketch” appears on this site for streaming or download. It is the work of Dan and Jay’s Comedy Hour and is a cut from their “Shoestrings: the Demo” album. They are experimenting with sound effects and came up with this unique telling of the murders. It is quite funny! […]