'48 Hours' Preview: 'Fresh Look' At Lizzie Borden's Case Could Provide New Insights

On Saturday night, those who tune in to watch the new episode of "48 Hours" will get to take a "fresh look" at Lizzie Borden's case as correspondent Erin Moriarty examines what truly happened over a century ago.

According to CBS News, on August 4, 1892, Lizzie's father, Andrew Borden, and her stepmother, Abby, were found murdered in the home that they all shared. Following an investigation, it was determined that they had each been bludgeoned to death with what appeared to be a hatchet or another type of blunt object.

Throughout the initial investigation, it was revealed that not only did the murders occur when Lizzie's sister, Emma, was away from the home, but that Lizzie herself "stood to inherit millions in today's money from her father's death." Additionally, an eyewitness had also stated that she had attempted to buy prussic acid on the day before the murders.

In a preview of the CBS show, which can be seen on the show's site, various experts can be seen discussing the case, including the fact that blood was only found around the bodies at the crime scene.

Aside from the circumstantial evidence, a lack of blood on both Lizzie and her clothing left law enforcement puzzled. Due to the brutality of the crimes, it seemed unusual to those looking into the case that she would not have had any blood spatter on her. The only evidence that was recovered was a "tiny speck on an underskirt."

Due to the seemingly personal nature of the crime, many began looking at both Lizzie and the housekeeper, who was also home at the time of the murders. However, some found it difficult to believe that she could have been the person responsible, as she was seen as a "sweet, seemingly-harmless woman."

Throughout the new episode, the various interviewees will debate whether or not Lizzie was, in fact, the person behind the crimes, even though she was eventually acquitted.

This episode of "48 Hours," titled "Lizzie Borden Took An Axe," will air Saturday night at 10 p.m. EDT on CBS.