Now that you know the story of Lizzie Borden, you might also like to know how more modern events tie-in with her trial. During the Starr Investigation of President Clinton and the "Whitewater" case, the independent counsel wanted to get some privileged documents from a witness who had died - Vince Foster.

Lawyers for Foster's estate vigorously opposed Starr's request. The case went to the United States Supreme Court where the Justices agreed with Foster's lawyers.

Why is that Supreme Court ruling relevant? What does it have to do with Lizzie Borden's case and trial? Just like the Vince Foster case, people would like to know more about Lizzie Borden. Surprisingly, all the notes that Lizzie and her lawyers made before and during her trial still exist.

Lizzie's notes might reveal whether she ever confessed anything to her lawyers. Had Vince Foster's lawyers been required to turn over privileged materials about their deceased client, Lizzie's law firm (which is still in business) could be required to do the same thing. Because the Supreme Court said "no" to Ken Starr, Lizzie's private notes - and those of her lawyers - continue to be privileged and remain protected in a locked file cabinet. Follow the link to this interesting story.

You now know most everything worth knowing about Lizzie Borden and "her axe." At the time, many people thought her case was the "Trial of the Century." Some folks still do.

NOTE: AwesomeStories would like to gratefully acknowledge Dr. Stefani Koorey and the work she has done on her web site, "Lizzie Andrew Borden, Virtual Museum and Library." We encourage you to visit that site and view its wealth of primary source materials.

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