Lizzie Borden Case Timeline & Forensic Evidence Matrix 31

Chronological Timeline: Thursday, August 4, 1892

92 Second Street, Fall River, MA

10:45 AM

Evidence & Contradiction Nexus

Homicide Physical Alibi Testimony

Forensic Exhibit Crime Scene

Andrew Borden Death

Estimated TOD: 11:00 AM - 11:10 AM | Sitting Room Sofa

Andrew Jackson Borden was discovered murdered while resting on the sitting room sofa, sustaining 10 to 11 sharp hatchet blows to the face and skull. The blood was fresh, warm, and actively seeping, confirming the homicide occurred mere minutes prior to Lizzie calling housekeeper Bridget Sullivan.

Forensic Conflict Wife Abby had been slain ~90 minutes earlier upstairs; congealed dark blood proved Abby died first, destroying Lizzie's claim of simultaneous burglar entry.

Alibi Stress-Tester: Barnyard vs. 40-Yard Loft

Lizzie claimed she spent 20–30 minutes in the stifling barn loft searching for lead sinkers and eating three pears during the exact window Andrew was slain.

Claimed Loft Duration: 22 min

Barn Loft Ambient Temp: 98°F

Dust Disturbance Factor: 12%

Alibi Physical Plausibility 16% Feasible

Extreme Anomaly: Heavy dust on loft floor showed zero footprints, conflicting with Lizzie's 20-minute search statement.