Andrew Borden Trial

In the small town of Fall River, Massachusetts, Abby and Andrew Borden were brutally murdered in their own home. This incident became known as the Fall River Murders. It is one of the most mysterious murder cases in American History. Through all the investigations and proceedings, no one has been able to explain who had done it or why they did it. The assassinations, investigations, and trials have been thoroughly looked at for any missing evidence of the Fall River Murders. A few days before the murders, Abby and Andrew Borden were complaining of sickness. According to Bridget, the family's housekeeper, they had both been vomiting and they believed someone had poisoned them (Pearson 12). The illnesses became quite important after their murders. The events leading up to Andrew and the discovery of his body became significant to the investigations and later in the trials. Bridget had testified that while she was washing the windows, there was no one on the first floor (Sams 3). Various neighbors had testified that Andrew went shopping and Mrs. Kelly, a friendly neighbor, said she has seen him arrive …show more content…
The first official suspect was a Portuguese laborer. Lizzie and Bridget had seen a visitor talking to Andrew Borden. They explained that he was asking for overdue wages from Andrew, but it was never given to him. Soon, newspapers and posters spread across town. Headlines came out "Shocking Crime: A Venerable Citizen and His Aged Wife Hacked to Pieces in Their Home" (Linder, Doug). There was a reward for five thousand dollars to whoever had any information about the suspect. There were even theories that "Jack the Ripper" had come to America after finishing off at Whitechapel (Pearson 28). These newspapers and posters spread across the country, along with some new information given out to the