“Dalton is nothing less than superb in her depiction of the character, as her Lizzie is alternating sweet, innocent, witty and savagely murderous. The legend comes to life with humor and insight as the real Lizzie steps on stage. Their youngest daughter, Lizzie, became the only suspect. On a hot August morning the bodies of Andrew Borden and his wife were found bludgeoned to death. “Jill Dalton, who plays Lizzie and wrote the play stunned audience members with her delivery, which featured many laughs, many somber notes and a compelling tragedy.” Ric Oliveira, O Journal But it raises aspects and a side of this story I never had considered.” If she was guilty, she got what she deserved. Said, “If she was innocent, that was an incredible price to pay. Bristol County District Attorney Sam Sutter, who attended the play with his wife Dottie. ” Mayor Robert Correla praised the play saying it was powerful and exceptionally performed. Dalton said, “We are thrilled to finally bring Lizzie Borden Live to Fall River and the response was overwhelming.” Jerry Donovan, who recently restored the Eagle, said “The play and its sell-out mark the beginning of a new era in the city. Lizzie Borden Live debuted in Fall River at the Eagle in June to a sold out house. Purchase on line at (click on Schedule page) or at the door. 117 years ago on these dates Lizzie Borden was sitting in the Taunton County Jail, where she resided for 10 months, awaiting trial. LIZZIE BORDEN LIVE is returning to The Eagle Performing Arts Center, 35 North Main Street, Fall River, MA for two performances in August. Did he know more than he confided to the police?īack by popular demand. He had a reputation as a peculiar old guy in his boater and old gray suit and string tie.
John bypassed the growing crowds by the Borden’s gate and went into the back yard by the barn and picked up and consumed several pears before ambling slowly up the side steps and going inside to see what was going on. Uncle John’s behavior when he returned for lunch has always seemed peculiar to students of the case. Joe Radza, an eighth grade teacher from Warren, Ohio will be playing the role of Uncle John Morse this year on August 4th at the Borden house for the annual re-enactments.
He also received no money or property after Lizzie was acquitted in June 1893. Some think he knew about, or was an accomplice to the deeds, although no motive seems clearly apparent. John had some training as a butcher, and was a jack of all trades around a farm. Although John had a good alibi for the times of both killings, he was an early and favorite suspect. Morse, Lizzie’s mother’s brother, had spent the night before the murders at the Borden’s house in the guestroom where Abby Borden would be hacked to bits the following day.
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