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Book

The Lizzie Borden ax murders

Call Number

  • 364.1523 MOON TEEN (OSH)

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Publication Information

Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2020]

Physical Description

112 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.

Audience

Ages Grades 6-12 Abdo Publishing.

Summary

"The Lizzie Borden Ax Murders explores all sides of these unsolved ax murders and the woman suspected of committing them. It discusses police investigations, conspiracy theories, historical impacts, and more. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index." -- Amazon.

Contents

  • A horrifying crime
  • A well-known family
  • The investigation
  • The inquest
  • The arrest
  • The prosecution's case
  • Lizzie Borden's defense
  • The verdict
  • Who killed the Bordens?
  • Timeline
  • Essential facts
  • Glossary
  • Additional resources
  • Source notes
  • Index
  • About the author.

Subjects

Added Authors

Annette Holba