30 Odd Minutes Meets Lizzie Borden
I have to say I watch this web-only show. I keep up with each episode and find it fresh and interesting. 30 Odd Minutes is the brainchild of Jeff Belanger. He is interested in all things paranormal and has created a great informal interview show that is well worth watching. His cohorts and coworkers include […]
Lizzie Borden Collection from Bloody Rare
Bloody Rare Books has had a placeholder for a long while where their Lizzie Borden Collection was one day supposed to go. Well that day has finally arrived and I am happy to say that the site is spectacular! With research and writing by Richard Behrens, of “Lizzie Borden: Girl Detective” and GardenBay Films (which […]
Students Study Lizzie Borden
Some students at Waltham High School (MA) have put together a short video on the Lizzie Borden case. It is a straight retelling of the story, with a strong emphasis on Lizzie’s probable guilt. The students cite their sources at the end of the show, but get many of the facts of the case incorrect. […]
Lizzie Borden and Craigslist
I found this on Craigslist.org. Interesting place to advertise a lecture! I must remember this avenue of marketing! I have seen Chris’ presentation when he presented it in Tiverton, RI, at the public library. He filled the room and there was standing room only. If you are in the Charlestown area you should see this […]
Lizzie Borden Parallel Lives Tidbit Posted
Another little tidbit from Parallel Lives: A Social History of Lizzie A. Borden and Her Fall River was posted online today at the website for the Fall River Historical Society. And a lovely Christmas present it is! Also: the Historical Society has released a statement regarding the book’s scheduled publication! I have seen the cover […]
Print Version of The Hatchet is Online
For those who like to hold their Hatchets in their hands, the print version (hard copy) of the latest issue is available for order! You can grab yours here. Only $14.99 for 86 pages of great scholarship, humor, and excellent analysis! Check out the content here.
Don’t Dig Up the Bordens
A blast from the past: A letter to the editor of the New York Times from 1992, written by Neilson Caplain of Fall River, Massachusetts, former president of the board of the Fall River Historical Society. Letter: On Lizzie Borden; The Murder Weapon Mystery Published: May 16, 1992 To the Editor: According to a report […]
Lizzie Borden Acquitted Again

UPDATE: here is an even longer and better story about the latest mock trial in Taunton. The third and final mock trial, LIzzie Borden Redux, has ended with the jury again finding for the defendant. Lizzie Borden was set free once again. These retrials were quite interesting. I attended all of them and they were […]
Halloween with Lizzie Borden Live!
WATCH JILL AS LIZZIE ON THE THE RHODE SHOW! LIZZIE BORDEN LIVE !!! THE LEGEND COMES TO LIFE Written & Performed by: Jill Dalton Directed by: Jack McCullough Music by: Larry Hochman Lighting Design by: John P. Boomer HALLOWEEN NIGHT ALL HALLOWS’ EVE CELEBRATION Saturday, October 31, 2009 8:00 pm Doors open @ 7:00 pm […]
Lizzie Borden Lecture, Monday, October 26
Jill Dalton, award-winning actress, presents: Lizzie Borden Live: From the Page to the Stage Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA Monday, October 26, 2009 6:30 PM Lecture is free and sponsored by the Fall River Historical Society as part of their Lizzie A. Borden lecture series. Jill Dalton’s Lizzie Borden Live combines historical facts with […]
Lizzie Borden BIO
Take the Lizzie Borden Quiz
Investigation Discovery has posted this Lizzie Borden quiz. Nine little questions. What did you score?
Fall River Mock Trial Finds Lizzie Innocent

Once again, Lizzie Borden has been found innocent in the murders of her father and step-mother in 1892. The crowd who attended last night’s mock trial, presented in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Superior Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, voted almost 2-1 to acquit her of all charges. This trial was different […]
Kim Dennis, psychic medium, says Lizzie said she did it
Last night I attended the fifth Lizzie Borden lecture, sponsored by the Fall River Historical Society, held at Bristol Community College. It was a talk by Kim Dennis, Canadian clairvoyant/medium, who said that Lizzie Borden came to her during a session she had at her home in Calgary with a woman named Lizzie. After the […]
Lizzie Borden Lecture October 19: Kim Dennis, psychic medium
Kim Dennis, psychic medium, will present a lecture titled “Lizzie Borden – Her Side of the Story” on Monday, October 19, at 6:30 pm, at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA. The event is free and sponsored by the Fall River Historical Society. If Lizzie Borden could tell her story, what would it be? […]
Lizzie Gets Another Day in Court
Read it here in the Herald News. The photographs in this article in the Herald News were taken by me at the last mock trial in New Bedford in September.
October Lizzie Borden Events
Every day, it seems, we hear of even more events that revolve around Lizzie Borden. Something is definitely in the air! Here is a recap of what’s ahead for the month of October. Check back soon for all the events for November! October 14, Wednesday, Lynn Public Library, Lynn, MA, 7-8:30 pm. The Delvena Theatre […]
Lizzie Borden Biography
Many years ago, Channel 10 in Providence, RI, had a series of biographies that they produced. Here is their film about Lizzie Borden. I bought it on eBay a while back and converted it for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!