wild_willy_m_d Review of Lizzie Borden Took an Ax

Lizzie Borden Took an Ax (2014 TV Movie)

This is a work of pure fiction.

[1/10 · 29 January 2014]

I have read the actual trial transcript. The prosecutor was Hosea Knowlton and the main defense attorney was former Mass. Governor George D. Robinson. None of the dialog used in this fictional film appeared in the trial transcript except Lizzie's statement to the jury. Robinson's closing statement, which was very key to her acquittal, included that to convict her the jury would have to believe her to be a fiend, then he said, "Gentlemen, does she look it?" Also, they left out the maid's testimony that she didn't know if the front and side doors were locked. Lastly, Lizzie and Emma both stated that the dress they burned together was an old dress with PAINT stains. Although in all likelihood she probably did it, there was virtually no evidence against her except that she was in the house. After all, it was her house and her being there was not unusual. Additionally, the sister, Emma, could have traveled the 15 miles from where she was visiting and back by train, and the maid also was present and could have done it. Watch the older TV movie with Elizabeth Montgomery as Lizzie. It is a much better and more accurate account.