• Aileen Wuornos: The Hitchhiker Serial Killer and Former Prostitute

  Aileen Wuornos, born on February 29, 1956, gained notoriety as one of America's most infamous female serial killers. Her life story is a tragic and disturbing tale of abuse, survival, and descent into violent criminality. Wuornos worked as a prostitute and hitchhiked across Florida during the late 1980s. Her killing spree began in 1989 when she claimed the lives of seven men. Wuornos targeted individuals she encountered while soliciting clients, often shooting them at close range. Her troubled past included a tumultuous childhood and a history of sexual abuse. Wuornos' crimes were characterized by a mix of personal trauma and a troubled mental state. Her case sparked debates about the impact of a traumatic upbringing on criminal behavior. Arrested in 1991, Wuornos faced trial and was subsequently convicted for her crimes. She received the death penalty and was executed by lethal injection on October 9, 2002. Aileen Wuornos remains a haunting figure in criminal history, her life and actions a stark reminder of the complexities surrounding crime and its root causes.

  

• Aileen Wuornos Movies

  DVD Documentary and the Academy Award Winner Monster based on Aileen's Life

  
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