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In August 1892, Andrew and Abby Borden were brutally murdered inside their home in Fall River, Massachusetts. Their daughter, Lizzie Borden, became the prime suspect, but after a sensational trial in 1893, she was acquitted. More than a century later, the murders remain officially unsolved.

Now, Netflix's Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story has revived the mystery, portraying Lizzie as a killer and introducing controversial storylines involving maid Bridget Sullivan, actress Nance O'Neil, and serial killer Aileen Wuornos.

But how much of the Netflix series actually happened?

In this episode of You Can't Unhear, we examine the real Lizzie Borden murders, the suspicious evidence, the courtroom verdict, and the historical facts Netflix changed or invented. From inheritance disputes to an alleged romance and a fictional connection to Aileen Wuornos, this is the story behind the legend.