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    American serial killer (1956-2002)

    Aileen Wuornos was an American serial killer who murdered seven of her male clients while working as a prostitute in Florida in the late 1980s. Her story was later portrayed in the 2003 film ‘Monster’, for which Charlize Theron won the Academy Award for Best Actress.

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    About the Aileen Wuornos

    Aileen Carol Wuornoswas an American serial killer. In 1989-1990, while engaging in street prostitution along highways in Florida, she shot dead and robbed seven of her male clients. Wuornos claimed that her clients had either raped or attempted to rape her, and that the homicides of the men were committed in self-defense. Wuornos was sentenced to death for six of the murders. She was executed on October 9, 2002, by lethal injection after spending more than 10 years on Florida’s death row.

    In the feature film Monster (2003), Wuornos’ story is described from her first murder until her execution; for her portrayal of Wuornos, Charlize Theron won the Academy Award for Best Actress.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Aileen Wuornos was an American serial killer who murdered seven of her male clients while engaging in street prostitution along highways in Florida in 1989-1990.

    Aileen Wuornos claimed that her clients had either raped or attempted to rape her, and that the homicides of the men were committed in self-defense.

    Aileen Wuornos was sentenced to death for six of the murders and was executed by lethal injection on October 9, 2002, after spending more than 10 years on Florida’s death row.

    The 2003 film ‘Monster’ described Aileen Wuornos’ story from her first murder until her execution, and Charlize Theron won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Wuornos.

    Aileen Wuornos was born Pittman on February 29, 1956, in the United States.

    Aileen Wuornos spent more than 10 years on Florida’s death row before she was executed by lethal injection on October 9, 2002.

    Aileen Wuornos shot dead and robbed seven of her male clients while engaging in street prostitution along highways in Florida in 1989-1990.

    7 Quotes by Aileen Wuornos

    1. 1.

      My main concern is if this composer has been made aware of the fact that I’ve come clean in all of my cases. I killed in pure hate, robbing along the way. So if this person hasn’t, then I’d sure appreciate it if someone would inform him or her of it.

      Aileen Wuornos

      American serial killer (1956-2002)

    2. 2.

      I am a serial killer. I would kill again.

      Aileen Wuornos

      American serial killer (1956-2002)

    3. 3.

      I’m one who seriously hates human life and would kill again.

      Aileen Wuornos

      American serial killer (1956-2002)

    4. 4.

      I wanted to clear all the lies and let the truth come out. I have hate crawling through my system.

      Aileen Wuornos

      American serial killer (1956-2002)

    5. 5.

      I really got tired of it all. I was angry about the johns.

      Aileen Wuornos

      American serial killer (1956-2002)

    6. 6.

      I robbed them, and I killed them as cold as ice, and I would do it again, and I know I would kill another person because I’ve hated humans for a long time.

      Aileen Wuornos

      American serial killer (1956-2002)

    7. 7.

      I need to die for the killing of those people.

      Aileen Wuornos

      American serial killer (1956-2002)