More Changes to Lizzie Borden’s Maplecroft
The day before the 4th of July was a sort of independence day for Maplecroft. For the first time in many, many years, the house no longer sports the name of the former owner or his business on the front of the house. Taking down those letters is just part of the many restorations that Lizzie […]
Lizzie Borden Chronicles Petition
You knew it was going to happen, didn’t you? There is a petition for everything these days. While I am not sure if they do much good (the petition to release a DVD of The Legend of Lizzie Borden starring Elizabeth Montgomery was online for about 10 years and had thousands of signatures before the […]
Was Lizzie Borden a Victim of Incest, the TV Interview
If you missed the live internet broadcast of the most recent episode of Forensic Week, we have it here for you to enjoy. Unfortunately, Dr. Stephen Kane was unable to make the show, due to unforeseen circumstances. However, Dr. Stefani Koorey and Dr. Tom Mauriello had a lively discussion the psychology of the Borden murder […]
Was Lizzie Borden the Victim of Incest?
This Thursday, June 18, 2015, at 7 PM, you can tune in on your computer to watch a debate/discussion on this very issue on Forensic Week. This weekly show is hosted by Tom Mauriello, an educator who teaches criminal justice and forensic sciences at the University of Maryland. He is considered a forensics and education and […]
Lizzie Borden’s TV Dish is No More
Finally. Seriously. Finally. That super ugly TV dish was removed from Maplecroft. It has long been an eyesore on this historic property, placed there by the previous owners. The new owner, Kristee Bates, we are happy to say, had it removed—and we have the video~ As the new owner restores the house to its amazing […]
Lizzie Borden Fiction Bests
If you enjoy reading about Lizzie Borden, can’t get enough to satisfy your interest in the case, have you tried reading fiction about the case? There are some rather creative and well-conceived stories centering on Lizzie Borden that you may not know about. Here are a few we recommend. Lizzie Borden, The Girl with […]
Maplecroft Photos from The Herald News
The Fall River Herald News was twice granted access to Maplecroft and they have published the images on their website. They are getting harder to find as the days pass—the images are becoming buried by more recent stories of the city. Your trusty Lizzie Borden collector has amassed them here and gives the Herald News […]
Lizzie Borden’s Maplecroft is getting a major facelift
The new owner of Lizzie Borden’s Maplecroft on French Street in Fall River, Massachusetts, is getting a major facelift. Ms. Kristee Bates recently told the Fall River Herald News about her plans and took reporter Deb Allard and photographer Dave Souza on a tour. The article appeared in today’s paper and you can view it […]
Maplecroft for Sale (Painting of)
No, the house that Lizzie Borden and her sister Emma purchased in 1893 is not for sale again. However, you can own a painting of the house by Massachusetts artist Don Hammontree! The original 22″ x 28″ acrylic, ink, and canvas painting can be purchased for $275 (plus shipping) from my Don’s Etsy site. It is […]
The Literary Hatchet Issue #11 is Online
The newest issue of The Literary Hatchet, Issue #11, is Online starting today. Published by PearTree Press, this FREE pdf download is 183 pages and length and features poetry, short stories, reviews, and art from over 40 authors and artists worldwide. Counties represented in this particular issue include: USA, United Kingdom, Australia, India, Canada, Israel, Pakistan, and […]
Borden Family Vandalism Cleaned
As Sue Vickery reports on the FaceBook page Oak Grove Cemetery Fall River, the Borden monument is back to being graffiti-free. There are still no arrests or leads in the desecration, but I bet more attention will be paid (for a short while, knowing Fall River) to insure the plots are safe from vandals. Of course, […]
Don’t Blame the Lizzie Borden Chronicles for Vandalism of Borden Monument
(photo by Sue Vickery) In case you have not heard, someone or some people defaced the Borden monument at Oak Grove Cemetery in Fall River sometime over the weekend. The police say that it is not gang related but the work of “skateboarders.” I have myself witnessed people, in broad daylight, traversing the cemetery from […]
Jonathan Banks on Lizzie Borden and Better Call Saul
Jonathan Banks is known to us from Breaking Bad. Intense and wry at the same time, Banks’ acting style is understated. He perfectly envelopes a character and makes us want to see him more. He has been cast in the new Lifetime mini-series The Lizzie Borden Chronicles, which premieres on April 5th. He sat down […]
Waxy Lizzie Borden Seeking New Home
An interesting eBay item for sale. Full-sized wax figures of 28 criminals, including, for some reason, Lizzie Borden. Now you and I are well aware that Lizzie was acquitted of the crimes for which she was charged (the murder of Andrew and Abby Borden on August 4, 1892), but she lives on in the modern […]
A New Year and a New Look to The Lizzie Borden Society Forum
The Lizzie Borden Society Forum has been up and running since December 1, 2003. Eleven years is a long time in internet life. Our membership has grown to a whopping 769 users. While not nearly all of these folks post, they do lurk and read the wealth of information and conversations relating to the Borden murder […]
Lizzie Borden Chronicles to Air April 5
Lifetime’s new limited series, The Lizzie Borden Chronicles, has been given an air date of Sunday, April 5th. According to this press release, the production will star Christina Ricci and Clea DuVall who will reprise their roles as Lizzie and Emma Borden. The show also stars Jonathan Banks, John Heard, Cole Hauser, and Jessy Schram. […]
Lizzie Borden Chronicles: Give them a break
There are those who decry what they deem an abuse of history whenever Lizzie Borden is depicted as the killer of her father and stepmother in 1892 because she was acquitted of the crimes. And there are those who pontificate how the new series due out in April on the Lifetime network is a complete bastardization of […]
This is how you move a pool table at Lizzie Borden’s Maplecroft
Today, moving has begun for the former owner of Lizzie Borden’s Maplecroft. A pool table was removed from the third floor via crane and moving men. The video below is speeded up 2X normal. Ever wonder how you move a pool table from Maplecroft? Here’s how!