The Curse of Lizzie Borden: Revisiting the Fall River Axe Murders

This documentary delves into one of America's most famous unsolved crimes - the 1892 Fall River murders. Lizzie Borden was accused of brutally killing her father Andrew Borden and stepmother Abby Borden with an axe in their own home. Although she was acquitted at trial, speculation about her guilt or innocence has never died down.

The film reviews the evidence, witness testimony, and the many mysterious circumstances surrounding the case. It raises critical questions about the police investigation and how Lizzie's social standing and gender influenced the trial. The documentary also explores alternative theories about who could have committed the murders.

Available on Apple TV, the film offers a nuanced portrait of a case that has inspired countless books, films, and the famous children's rhyme: "Lizzie Borden took an axe, gave her mother forty whacks." With a modern forensic angle and historical context, the documentary attempts to shed new light on events that took place over 130 years ago, yet continue to fascinate the public.