# The Silent Witness: Bridget Sullivan and the Borden Murders

An episode of [Ireland Crimes and Mysteries](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693261729), 12 Oct 2025, 15 min.

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This bonus episode of Ireland Crimes and Mysteries explores the often-overlooked figure of Bridget Sullivan in the infamous Lizzie Borden case. Born in County Roscommon, Ireland, Bridget emigrated to America and became a servant in the Borden household. The podcast delves into her life, from her Irish roots to her role as a key witness in one of America's most sensational trials. It paints a vivid picture of Irish immigrant life in 1890s Fall River, Massachusetts, and highlights how Bridget's testimony was crucial in establishing the timeline of the murders. The episode offers a fresh perspective on a well-known case, bringing to light the Irish voices that often went unheard in American history. Find this episode on the GoLoud App or wherever you get your podcasts. Head over to the Ireland Crimes and Mysteries website for more ! www.irelandcrimesandmysteries.ie Join me over on Patreon for extra perks https://www.patreon.com/IrelandCrimesandMysteries Early access to episodes, monthly livestreams where we will be discussing the cases I've covered and much more as we build our own community. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irelandcrimesandmysteries/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irelandcrimesandmysteries Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irelandcrimesandmysteries/ Follow on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@irelandcrimesandmysteries Follow on X: https://twitter.com/IrelandCrimes Visit my shop for exclusive Ireland Crimes and Mysteries merchandise https://ireland-crimes-and-mysterie-shop.fourthwall.com/en-eur/ Fellow Podcasters, customise your own amazing webpage by following the link below If you are a podcaster, I highly recommend this site for developing your own webpage dedicated to your podcast. https://www.podpage.com/?via=nules

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