The Ghost of Lizzie Borden

By Crusader1307

 Whereas London's "Jack The Ripper" was a Worldwide sensational Case, so to was The Case of Elizabeth Borden. Known by her diminutive "Lizzie", she lived in Fall River, Massachusetts. Born in 1860, her Mother died as a young girl, her Father Andrew remarried. A "dour and serious Man", he was designed toned as a "Miser". Lizzie and her younger Sister somewhat disliked their Step-Mother, and even more so their "station" in life.

On the morning of August 2, 1892 - "someone" came into The Borden House. They used a Hand Axe to brutally murders Abby Borden (40 blows to the head). Next, Andrew Borden (sleeping in the Parlor), was attacked. He was struck 41 times. When Lizzie (who was not home at the time), came back from Town, it was she who discovered the crime and summoned Police. Questioned, her story was found flawed. Arrested and tried, her Case became one of the most sensational of 19th Century America. There was no conclusive evidence. Even a recovered Axe, could not be linked to Lizzie.

Most everyone "felt" Lizzie was responsible (citing her need for her so-called Inheritance). Without conclusive proof, she was released (America was not on a habit of executing a Woman, then). Living her life put in the same house, she was a pariah and recluse until her death in 1927. The House eventually fell to State control. Restored, it would become part-Museum and part Center for The Fall River Historical Society. But since the 1950s, reports have surfaced that "The Borden's" want justice.

Reports of alarms activating at night - resulting from "unseen hands"- opening windows and doors. Screams and moans were also reported. Photography of both crime scenes (Upstairs and The Parlor), consistently show "Orbs". In 2012, Paranormal Investigators conducted a series of examinations of The Borden House. Electronic Voice Phenomenon recordings "finally" announced that Lizzie was indeed responsible for the killings. Although not "legal proof" in any Court - since the "Spirits" have had their "say", reported phenomenon has markedly decreased (but not stopped altogether.