Between 1989 and 1990, Aileen Wuornos killed seven men across central Florida. The investigation advanced quickly and drew added attention because the perpetrator didn’t fit the male‑dominated profile of most serial killers. Wuornos was eventually convicted and, after years on Florida’s death row, executed in 2002. In the years since, the case has continued to reverberate in the culture — including inspiring Charlize Theron’s Oscar‑winning portrayal of Wuornos in 2003’s Monster.
On Oct. 30,the new documentary Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers, directed by Emily Turner, reexamines Wuornos’ life and crimes through a modern lens. Produced by the BBC Studios Documentary Unit in collaboration with NBC News Studios, the…
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