Andrew and Abby Borden are found dead in their home, in Fall River, Massachusetts on August 4, 1892. The most likely suspect is their daughter, Lizzie; however many factors came into play to clear her from a guilty verdict. Lizzie Borden, a thirty-two year old woman, is accused of the murders of her father and stepmother. An ax found in the Borden family’s basement, is the perceived murder weapon. However, the extensive amount of blows to the heads of the victims is unlikely to have been carried out by this small, young woman. Lizzie and her parents had a strong, devoted, and long-standing relationship, making a motive for murder unlikely. There is no incriminating evidence such as blood found on Lizzie. In addition, other possible suspects