Overview
The Fall River home where Andrew and Abby Borden were murdered on 4 August 1892, in a case that has fascinated America for more than a century. Their daughter, Lizzie Borden, was tried for the killings but acquitted in 1893, leaving the murders officially unsolved. Today, the house operates as both a museum and a bed and breakfast, allowing visitors to tour the rooms where the crimes took place or stay overnight. Its notorious history has made it one of the most frequently investigated allegedly haunted buildings in the United States.
Attributed paranormal accounts
These are reported experiences and local accounts, not independently verified events.
Guests and staff report doors slamming on their own, shadowy figures, unexplained footsteps and the sound of a woman weeping during the early hours. Some visitors also describe cold spots and a strong feeling of being watched.
History & background
The house was the scene of the 1892 Borden murders, one of America's most famous unsolved criminal cases. Now operating as a bed and breakfast and museum, it attracts visitors interested in both its historical significance and its enduring paranormal reputation.