I slept in the room where Lizzie Borden's stepmother was murdered. Here's what I discovered.

September 17, 2026 / 7:01 AM EDT / CBS News

I slept in the room where Lizzie Borden's stepmother was murdered. Here's what I discovered.

TL;DR

  • A "48 Hours" team spent the night in the Lizzie Borden House, the scene of the 1892 murders of Andrew and Abby Borden.
  • Lizzie Borden, Andrew's daughter, was the prime suspect due to her presence at home and strained relationship with her stepmother.
  • Despite what was believed to be overwhelming evidence, Lizzie Borden was acquitted by an all-male jury.
  • The author questions how Lizzie could not have heard the attacks and how she could have avoided leaving blood evidence.
  • The article notes that modern forensic science and juries might have handled the case differently, highlighting the limitations of the original investigation.
  • The Lizzie Borden House is now a museum and Bed and Breakfast, attracting visitors interested in the macabre history.