Lizzie Borden and Ed McBain

The late great Ed McBain had a theory about the Lizzie Borden case and he detailed it on a show called Case Reopened. Here is his idea of who did what to whom and why.

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Dr. Stefani Koorey: PearTree Press, Theatre prof, Author, Historian, Librarian. Florida born, New England transplant.

ABOUT MONDO LIZZIE

A healthy and whimsical mix of pop culture, news, gossip, opinion, and advice—one way or another related to the topic of Lizzie Borden. We search the web so you don’t have to!

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Lizzie Borden Podcast

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When Richard Behrens passed away, his widow Anna Behrens made the decision to keep his legacy alive — the Lizzie Borden Girl Detective mystery series, and the podcast that grew up alongside it. I stepped in as host starting with

Stefani Koorey July 22, 2026

Borden Buzz

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It’s been three years since I last posted here — and fittingly, I’m breaking the silence on Lizzie Borden’s birthday. She was born on July 19, 1860, and there’s something appropriate about picking this date to come back to the

Stefani Koorey July 19, 2026

Edwin Porter

We Are Oh So Close to Our Goal for Porter’s Grave

As of today, August 27, 2023, we have raised $2,466 in checks and donations to our GoFundMe fundraiser to erect a grave marker for Edwin H. Porter, the author of the first book on the Borden case, The Fall River

Stefani Koorey August 27, 2023