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Few stories in American crime history have captured the imagination quite like the 1892 murders of Andrew and Abby Borden. The gruesome case — an axe attack that left Fall River, Massachusetts stunned — has inspired books, films, and endless speculation about what really happened inside the Borden home that summer morning. Today, the Lizzie Borden House stands as both a time capsule and a living legend, inviting visitors to step directly into one of the most notorious crime scenes in U.S. history.
A House Frozen in Time
The property, which has been meticulously preserved, offers an eerie glimpse into the Victorian era and the events that unfolded there. Much of the home remains as it was in the late 19th century, with original hardware, doors, and replicated pe