October 7, 1987Arabi, LouisianaRaymond Gates (65) is killed by a dozen blows to his head Raymond’s body was discovered by his estranged wife, Anne (38). Anne told police she found the body after she came to Raymond’s house to check if she had any mail. Medical examination revealed Raymond’s head had been bludgeoned with a…
Lizzie Borden’s father and step mother found bludgeoned to death
August 4, 1892 Fall River, Massachusetts The bodies of Abby and Andrew Borden are found Abby was making a bed in a guest room when her killer attacked. According to evidence, she had been facing her attacker just prior to being struck by a hatchet. The first strike hit the right side of the head…