The chilling tale of Lizzie Borden, the woman alleged to have brutally murdered her parents, has become a haunting piece of American folklore, immortalized in an unforgettable albeit inaccurate playground jingle. This podcast unravels the real story from the perspective of the local police reporter who not only attended the trial but lived just a few streets away from the Borden residence. Seemingly vanishing after the trial, Porters disappearance sparked rumors of murder or bribery in an attempt to silence his story. His eventual reappearance debunked these theories, but his untimely death at 39 from tuberculosis led to new speculation. The trial itself was a media sensation, setting a precedent for todays nationwide press coverage of high-profile trials. The case also featured a notable cast, including prosecutor Frank Moody, who later served as the U.S. attorney general and Supreme Court justice, and Lizzie Bordens defense lawyer, ex-governor of Massachusetts, George Robinson. The introduction of an expert witness, Professor Wood from Harvard University, was an innovative move that forever changed the process of trials.
Fall River Tragedy
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The chilling tale of Lizzie Borden, the woman alleged to have brutally murdered her parents, has become a haunting piece of American folklore, immortalized in an unforgettable albeit inaccurate playground jingle. This podcast unravels the real story from the perspective of the local police reporter who not only attended the trial but lived just a few streets away from the Borden residence. Seemingly vanishing after the trial, Porters disappearance sparked rumors of murder or bribery in an attempt to silence his story. His eventual reappearance debunked these theories, but his untimely death at 39 from tuberculosis led to new speculation. The trial itself was a media sensation, setting a precedent for todays nationwide press coverage of high-profile trials. The case also featured a notable cast, including prosecutor Frank Moody, who later served as the U.S. attorney general and Supreme Court justice, and Lizzie Bordens defense lawyer, ex-governor of Massachusetts, George Robinson. The introduction of an expert witness, Professor Wood from Harvard University, was an innovative move that forever changed the process of trials.
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May 16, 2025
36 - Fall River Tragedy by Edwin H. Porter
Edwin H. Porter, a local police reporter, recounts the Lizzie Borden trial, a media spectacle that set precedents for modern trial coverage and featured prominent figures like prosecutor Frank Moody and defense lawyer George Robinson.
May 16, 2025
35 - Fall River Tragedy by Edwin H. Porter
Edwin H. Porter recounts the Lizzie Borden case, detailing the trial's media frenzy, key figures like prosecutor Frank Moody and defense lawyer George Robinson, and the introduction of expert witnesses, which forever changed trial proceedings.
May 16, 2025
34 - Fall River Tragedy by Edwin H. Porter
Edwin H. Porter recounts the Lizzie Borden trial, offering insights into the media frenzy, key figures like Frank Moody and George Robinson, and the introduction of expert witnesses, shaping modern trial coverage.
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