Introduction

In August 1892, Lizzie Borden was accused of murdering her father and stepmother. A year later, following a jury indictment, she went on trial for the murders but was acquitted. Many say it is one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in American history. In this episode, Amy and Meghan help Kaelyn understand what we know today about why people commit crimes. If we knew then what we know now, the trial would have looked different.