The Misunderstood Spinster of Maplecroft The popular narrative surrounding Lizzie Borden's life after her acquittal for the murders of her parents has long been one of isolation and loneliness.
However, recent research suggests that this portrayal is a gross exaggeration, and Borden's reality was far more complex.
In fact, just three months after her acquittal, Borden purchased Maplecroft, an imposing 4,000 square foot Queen Anne Victorian mansion in Fall River, Massachusetts.