Lizzie Borden House, Fall River
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, MA, is described as one of the most haunted places in America due to the spirits believed to be restless after the 1892 axe murders of Andrew and Abby Borden. Visitors and paranormal investigators report experiencing unsettling phenomena, particularly in the rooms where the victims were found. Witnesses claim to see figures resembling Andrew and Abby in the rooms where their bodies were discovered. Apparitions have also reportedly been caught on camera in the basement. Photos taken in the front parlor have captured what appear to be shadowy figures entering the room. Some believe that Lizzie's spirit also haunts the house and ground. Guests frequently report hearing unexplained footsteps, whispers, and other sounds after hours. The sound of a child laughing or giggling has been heard, which some attribute to the ghosts of two children who were reportedly murdered in a neighboring home in 1848. Reports include a woman's weeping or singing a lullaby, and a tour guide claimed to hear Lizzie laughing at the top of the stairs after Andrew had been locked out of the house. Visitors and staff have described objects shifting on their own, such as a closet door unlatching and opening, dolls moving, and a nightstand door flying open. Many claim to feel sudden, unexplained cold spots, especially near the murder sites, which contributes to the eerie atmosphere. Electrical lights have reportedly flickered, fire alarms have gone off around 3 a.m., and paranormal investigators have recorded unexplained spikes on EMF meters. Tour guides have claimed to be touched by the spirits, with one guide reporting feeling Andrew's ghost punch them in the back. A guest also reported feeling a spirit touch their back. It is said that a small monetary gift should be left for Andrew's ghost if you sleep in his room to keep his "money-hungry spirit at bay" and ensure a peaceful night's sleep.