Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story Is Ryan Murphy’s Next True Crime Drama On Netflix

Murder Files Unsealed · May 25, 2026 · 39m · transcript

The episode announces that Ryan Murphy is expanding his Monster anthology on Netflix with a fourth season titled The Lizzie Borden Story. Starring Ella Beatty, this installment will be the franchise's first female-led season, dramatizing the infamous 1892 hatchet murders of Andrew and Abby Borden. The narrative explores the historical mystery surrounding Lizzie's acquittal, her family’s wealth and dysfunction, and the societal constraints of the Victorian era. Beyond the production details and all-star cast, the sources examine the cultural legacy of the case and the enduring fascination with…