Signs
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House Sketches
Intrepid Reporter came across an interesting web page that shows a few sketches of the 92 Second St. house. The artist is Craig Robertson and his main site RobertsonStudio.com shows samples of his work on web design, illustration, graphic design, fine art, and poetry. You can also listen to sample tracks and order his two […]
Emmy Borden’s Ghost
Emmy Borden’s Ghost, by Alfred Travieso, from February 2005. It is a “true tale” of a seance held at the Lizzie Borden B&B in 1997. Jane Doherty was the psychic hosting the event. If you want to contact Jane or visit her very pretty website, here is the link. You can also order a two-hour […]
Lizzie-JonBenet
A very interesting piece appeared on August 20, 2006 in the Palm Beach Post which does a rather lengthy comparison of the Lizzie Borden case and the JonBenet Ramsey investigation, prompted, of course, by the “confession” of John Mark Karr. Read the article all the way through, as there are some choice quotes by 92 […]
Lizzie Borden: American Story
A new children’s book is out that includes the Borden murders. The American Story by Jennifer Armstrong (Knopf, hardcover, 368 pages, $46.95) This is a book for kids, but most adults could brush up on their history, traditional and otherwise, by reading along. Subtitled “100 True Tales From American History,” it begins in 1565 with […]
McLizzie
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Lizzie Borden and the Great Map Hunt
In a previous post I commented on A Sense of Place: Fall River, Massachusetts in the Time of Lizzie Borden, produced by The Ahenæum Assoicates. It includes some very interesting maps and images. The same group has added a new section about Lizzie Borden that I know you will find interesting. Using maps and diagrams, […]
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!
Believes Her Insane
From the Chicago Daily Tribune, December 1, 1892:
Blood Relations End Notes
Take a look at this: On eNotes.com are the end notes for Blood Relations by Sharon Pollock. It is a fee site, but you can have a 90 day access to the Pollock play for only $7.95. There are other options for accessing the contents of eNotes here. Includes: Blood Relations: Introduction Sharon Pollock Biography […]
New Evidence
From the Chicago Daily Tribune, November 17, 1892:
Denials
From the Chicago Daily Tribune, October 11, 1892:
Lizzie Borden Meets the Lads
On a site dedicated to exposing Internet scams called Scam o Rama, is a unique piece of creative expression. The site’s description states: The letters posted here illustrate (hilariously unsuccessful) attempts at ADVANCE FEE FRAUD. The sender claims to be a bureaucrat, banker or royal toadie, who wants to cut you, and only you, in […]
Peter Stubb’s Lizzie Borden
Thanks to “intrepid reporter” for this link. However, if you can tell me what Mr. Stubb is singing, you win a duck. The artist is Peter Stubb and the song is “Lizzie Borden.”
Will Appeal for Lizzie Borden
From the Chicago Daily Tribune, September 5, 1892:
Crime Scene Stigma
Deluth News Tribune published an interesting piece on the problems owners of crime scene houses have in selling their properties. The article was inspired by the recent listing of the JonBenet Ramsey house in Boulder, Co. A 2000 study by a professor of finance at Wright State University in Ohio found that stigmatized properties do […]
Haunted Decor
Haunted Decor offers this really amazing Lizzie Borden item. Borden Tombstone, measuring 36” H x 18” W x 2.5” D. “These lightweight rigid foam props will look right at home in your haunted house or halloween graveyard! Very realistic paint finishes will convince anyone that our Halloween props, Haunted house decorations, and Halloween Tombstonesare real!” […]
Chances are Against Lizzie Borden
From the Chicago Daily Tribune, August 29, 1892: