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In "The Fall River Tragedy," Edwin H. Porter meticulously chronicles the notorious 1892 axe murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in Fall River, Massachusetts, a case that shocked the nation and captivated the public imagination. Porter employs a journalistic style, weaving a gripping narrative that juxtaposes factual reporting with dramatic re-enactment, highlighting the social implications of class and gender dynamics in late 19th-century America. Through his detailed account, readers gain insight into the morbid fascination that overshadowed the grisly crime and its subsequent trial, making it a seminal work in true crime literature. Edwin H. Porter, an American journalist and author, gained firsthand experience covering the Borden trial, which undoubtedly shaped his perspective and narrative style. His keen interest in the intersection of societal issues and criminal events led him to explore the intricacies of the legal system and public perception during this tumultuous period. Porter's background in journalism and his commitment to truthfulness lend a profound authenticity to this disturbing tale, capturing both the horror of the incident and the zeitgeist of the era. This book is a must-read for those intrigued by true crime, history, or narratives that reflect societal complexities. Porter's work offers not only a chilling account of a perplexing murder case but also a profound examination of the cultural milieu that surrounded it. Prepare to be engrossed in a story that is both a poignant reflection of its time and an enduring mystery that continues to fascinate.
Audiobook details
GenreTrue Crime
Length14 hrs 6 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
18CHAPTER XVII. Fifth Day of the Trial.
2CHAPTER I. Discovery of the Murders.
19CHAPTER XVIII. Sixth Day of the Trial.
3CHAPTER II. Police Searching the Premises.
20CHAPTER XIX. District Attorney Knowlton’s Argument.
4CHAPTER III. The Borden Family.
21CHAPTER XX. Lizzie A. Borden Indicted.
5CHAPTER IV. Hiram C. Harrington’s Story.
22CHAPTER XXI. The Trickey-McHenry Affair.
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6CHAPTER V. The Search of the House.
23CHAPTER XXII. Beginning of the Superior Court Trial.
7CHAPTER VI. The Funeral.
24CHAPTER XXIII. Third Day of the Trial.
8CHAPTER VII. A Reward Offered.
25CHAPTER XXIV. Fourth Day of the Trial.
9CHAPTER VIII. A Sermon on the Murders.
26CHAPTER XXV. Fifth Day of the Trial.
10CHAPTER IX. Theories Advanced.
27CHAPTER XXVI. Seventh Day of the Trial.
11CHAPTER X.
28CHAPTER XXVII. Eighth and Ninth Days of the Trial.
12CHAPTER XI. Miss Lizzie Borden Arrested.
29CHAPTER XXVIII. Tenth Day of the Trial.
13CHAPTER XII. Lizzie Borden Pleads “Not Guilty.”
30CHAPTER XXIX. Eleventh Day of the Trial.
14CHAPTER XIII. The Preliminary Hearing Adjourned.
31CHAPTER XXX. Twelfth Day of the Trial. (pt. 1)
15CHAPTER XIV. Dr. Dolan Cross-Examined.
32CHAPTER XXX. Twelfth Day of the Trial. (pt. 2)
16CHAPTER XV. Second Day of the Trial.
33CHAPTER XXXI. District Attorney Knowlton’s Plea.
17CHAPTER XVI. Third and Fourth Days of the Trial.
34CHAPTER XXXII. Judge Dewey’s Charge to the Jury.
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