The house where Lizzie Borden's parents were murdered is now a B&B. Take a look inside.
In December 1892, Lizzie Borden was arrested on suspicion of killing her father and stepmother with a hatchet in their Fall River, Massachusetts, home.
Nearly 10 months after her arrest, Borden was acquitted of the crimes, in part because prosecutors lacked physical evidence linking her to the killings. No one else was charged in connection with the murders, and more than a century later, the case remains unsolved.
The crime has inspired countless adaptations, including Netflix's "Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story," the fourth installment of Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan's anthology series, which premieres September 17.
While the story continues to draw audiences, the Borden home has become an attraction in its own right. Last listed for sale in 2021 for $2 million, the property now offers ghost tours and operates as a bed-and-breakfast, with rooms starting at $259 a night.
Take a look inside the site of one of America's earliest true-crime stories.
Fall River is about 52 miles south of Boston, near the border between Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
According to the Lizzie Borden House's bed-and-breakfast website, although Andrew Borden was born into a prominent New England family, he grew up middle-class.
He began his career as a carpenter and cabinetmaker, later amassing a considerable fortune through a mix of real estate investments, mill ownership, and banking. At the time of his death, his net worth was reportedly over $300,000, equivalent to roughly $10 million today, according to the website.
The house was built in 1845 and purchased by Andrew Borden in the 1870s, local news outlet WJAR reported.
Borden chose the home in part for its practical location — a short walk from his Main Street businesses in a bustling part of town —according to the Borden bed-and-breakfast's website.
Over a century later, the Borden home has become a popular tourist attraction.
Donald Woods and Leann Wilbur operated the Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast Museum for more than 15 years before selling it in 2021.
Dive deeper
- In December 1892, Lizzie Borden was arrested on suspicion of killing her father and stepmother with a hatchet in their Fall River, Massachusetts, home.
- Nearly 10 months after her arrest, Borden was acquitted of the crimes, in part because prosecutors lacked physical evidence linking her to the killings. No one else was charged in connection with the murders, and more than a century later,
- The crime has inspired countless adaptations, including Netflix's "Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story," the fourth installment of Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan's anthology series, which premieres September 17.
- While the story continues to draw audiences, the Borden home has become an attraction in its own right. Last listed for sale in 2021 for $2 million, the property now offers ghost tours and operates as a bed-and-breakfast, with rooms startin
- Take a look inside the site of one of America's earliest true-crime stories.
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