Netflix's Monster Series Revisits Lizzie Borden Axe Murder Case and Trial
Netflix's fourth season of the true crime anthology Monster, titled Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, revisits the infamous 1892 axe murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in Fall River, Massachusetts. The series dramatizes Lizzie Borden's trial and acquittal, exploring key figures including her sister Emma and family maid Bridget Sullivan, who was the only other person present during the murders. The show highlights the enduring mystery surrounding the case and its cultural impact, featuring actors Ella Beatty as Lizzie and Billie Lourd as Emma.
First-hand measurement across 8 sources
We measured how 8 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 30/100.
Outlets measured: indianexpress, economictimes, moneycontrol, hindustantimes, hindustantimes, hindustantimes, thestatesman, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 16 Sept, 01:16 am. Other outlets followed.