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Our story here goes back to the late 1800’s—1892 to be exact—in Fall River, Massachusetts. The infamous unsolved double murder that took place in the house on 92 Second Street has since made the site one of the more famous haunted houses in America.
Lizzie Borden had a tumultuous relationship with her father, Andrew, and her stepmother, Abby. There was not only the typical tension of family dynamics, but also an amendment to Andrew’s will, stating his belongings would go to his new wife, not to his daughter.
On the morning of 1892, things for the Borden’s would never be the same. Abby was the first to be slaughtered, hacked to death with an ax in the guest house. A couple hours later, Andrew would be found murdered on a bench inside the home. Multiple ax wounds were found, almost identical to the ones that killed Abby.
While autopsies were performed in the home, Lizzie was questioned by police. Her stories were contradictory and told, quite honestly, many different stories that police just weren’t buying. Lizzie was suspected of the gruesome double murder and arrested.
Despite testimony from the housekeeper and evidence from the home, like an ax with a broken handle, Lizzie was found not guilty by a jury of her peers. There were no other suspects and the case has remained unsolved.
Did Lizzie Borden Kill Her Parents?
We never want to jump to judgment, nor do we want to spread false information, but the answer to this question is likely. There were no other suspects, Lizzie was the only one with motive, and there are tons of reasons to believe that she was responsible for the horrific small town murder. There were no signs of forced entry, fishy stories that not only didn’t line up but actually contradicted each other, and a neighbor witnessing Lizzie burning a dress in a fire.
Is the Lizzie Borden House Haunted?
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Lizzie Borden’s house has been visited by many paranormal investigators throughout the years, sparking major suspicion that the house is, in fact, very haunted. Some of the suspected paranormal activity include strange noises, visions of a ghostly face on a basement wall, children laughing, and dolls moving about. Even more terrifying are reports of seeing a shadowy figure believed to be Abby, and the sound of an ax being sharpened.
Reddit users went crazy commenting on a post in the subreddit “Ghosts” when a fellow user offered their creepy Lizzie Borden house experience. Things moving about, lights flickering, and keys jangling were all reported occurrences. One person even said the whole area around the house is haunted.
Maybe this Facebook post from the Lizzie Borden House account will convince you. Notice the shadowy figure on the left side of the screen?
Where Was Lizzie Borden’s House?
Lizzie Borden’s house is located in Fall River, Massachusetts. The original address at the time of the murders was 92 Second Street. This was changed to 230 Second Street in the mid-1890’s.
How Far Is Lizzie Borden House From Salem?
The site of the infamous Salem Witch Trials in the late 1600’s, Salem still carries a rich but dark history of hauntings. Lizzie Borden’s house in Fall River is around 2 hours and 30 minutes from Salem.
Can You Do a Lizzie Borden House Tour?
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The Lizzie Borden house is now a bed and breakfast, and museum. Not only can you do a tour, but you can also book a night’s stay.
For tours, you have the pick of a few options. You can tour the entire house, or embark on a ghost hunt tour inside the home. There’s even a virtual tour option. If a quick tour isn’t enough to satisfy your haunting curiosity, you can stay the night in one of the many rooms available, including Lizzie’s old room and the room known as the John V. Morse suite, the very room where Abby was slaughtered.
The Lizzie Borden house is steeped in crime and mystery. It’s no wonder people have reported hauntings over the years. If you’re brave enough to venture into this notorious house, we wish you luck. There’s certainly a whole lot to experience.