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Lizzie Borden is acquitted of the murders of her father and stepmother.
In June 1893, Lizzie Borden was controversially acquitted of axe murders that rocked Fall River, Massachusetts, and captivated the nation.
On August 4, 1892, Andrew and Abby Borden were found brutally killed in their home. Lizzie, their daughter, was charged amid sensational headlines and public fascination. Her trial featured conflicting testimonies, questionable evidence, and dramatic courtroom moments. Despite strong circumstantial suspicion, the jury delivered a not-guilty verdict on June 20, 1893. Borden left the courthouse unscathed, but the mystery of who committed the murders endures. The case inspired plays, books, and enduring folklore about one of America’s most infamous unsolved crimes.
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