On october 9, 2002, prostitute aileen carol wuornos, was executed by lethal injection for killing seven men in florida. Low quality but the only version i have been able to find. Aileen carol wuornos february 29, 1956 october 9, 2002 was an american serial killer who killed seven men in florida in 1989 and 1990. Aileen wuornos is claimed to be the worlds first female serial killer. On the night of november 30th, 1989, aileen wuornos would commit her first act of murder outside tampa, florida. Theron deservedly won the best actress oscar for her portrayal of serial killer aileen wuornos. This film is based on the true story of aileen wuornos a prostituteturnedserial killer who preyed mostly on truck drivers.
Aileen wuornos biography childhood, life achievements. Although aileen wuornos is one of the most wellknown female serial killers in american history, it was the fictionalized portrayal of her life in the 2003 film monster that brought her tragic, brutal story to the masses. Aileen wuornos was born on february 29, 1956 in rochester, michigan, usa as aileen carol pittman. After deliberating for less than two hours, a florida jury found aileen wuornos guilty of first degree murder. In 1992, peter levin made a tv movie called overkill, starring jean smart, which i felt had nothing to do with who wuornos. A littleknown fact about wuornos is that she gave birth to a son.
Investigators seek the spirit of the infamous aileen wuornos. Umpi, audiam publishing, ascap, bmi broadcast music inc. Tyria was not depicted as selby wall in monster in the 2003 movie about aileen wuornos, tyria moore was replaced by a fictitious character named. Life and death of a serial killer looks at aileens violent, tortured childhood in troy, michigan and her subsequent years on the road as a hitchhiking prostitute which culminated in the murders. In her last interview, conducted by nick broomfield at aileens request, she said she believed her mind was being controlled by radio waves. The true story of serial killer aileen wuornos who was convicted of luring men to their death and eventually executed in 2002. Wuornos life was an unfortunate one, filled with rage, violence, and sadness. A hitchhiking prostitute, she killed seven of her clients, and is now on death row in the state of florida facing the electric chair.
Aileen wuornos serial killer documentary royal kingdom. For those who may not know, monster is the true story of aileen wuornos, a florida prostitute who was executed a couple of years ago for killing men that picked her up on the. Based on the story of aileen wuornos charlize theron, the daytona beach prostitute who became a serial killer. Aileen wuornos, a poor prostitute with an abusive past, becomes one of the most notorious female serial killers in american history. Examines aileen wuornos violent, tortured childhood in troy, michigan and her subsequent years on the road as a hitchhiking prostitute which culminated in murders. With her execution now on the horizon nick broomfield returns to florida to complete the story. The case of aileen wuornos is especially interesting because her early life planted the seeds that turned her violent. Who was aileen wuornos, who was the us serial killers. A few months later, aileen wuornos was arrested in january for an old warrant. Aileen wuornos theron was a woman who survived a brutal and abusive childhood in michigan to become a thickskinned but emotionally damaged adult. Aileen wuornos was an american serial killer who murdered seven men in florida in 1989 and 1990 by shooting them at pointblank range. Nick broomfield on aileen wuornos film the guardian.
Aileen wuornos grew up in rochester, michigan and seemed destined for a life of turmoil. Wuornos claimed that her victims had either raped or attempted to rape her while she was servicing them, and that all of the. M onster isnt the first film to have been made about aileen wuornos. Wuornoss life was chronicled in various books as well as tv, documentary, and film projects. This documentary looks at aileen wuornos convicted of killing 7 men while working as a prostitute in florida. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news live fashion spotlight 360 video browse channels sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. This film is based on the true story of aileen wuornos a prostituteturnedserial killer who preyed mostly on truck. She died on october 9, 2002 in florida state prison, starke, florida, usa. Life and death of a serial killer 2003, and she was portrayed by charlize theron in monster 2003. Made famous for charlize therons portrayal of her in the film monster, aileen. This video details the execution of serial killer aileen wuornos from an eye witness to the execution. The film is about serial killer aileen wuornos, a former street prostitute who murdered seven of her male clients between 1989 and 1990 and was executed in florida in 2002. Aileen cried as the telephone confession tapes were played. We find ourselves in port orange, fl visiting the last resort bar.
I can not recall a performance, male or female, with such raw intensity. Aileen wuornos conversations with a serial killer youtube. Ashley hampton, a licensed psychologist who works in the prison system with both victims and perpetrators of violent crime, tells us about how the traumatic childhoods of charles manson, aileen wuornos and richard ramirez may have shaped their. Licensed to youtube by the orchard music on behalf of kranky. Monster was inspired by the true story of aileen wuornos, whose life and death was chronicled in two documentaries by filmmaker nick broomfield, aileen wuornos. A photo of serial killer aileen wuoronos sits on the counter at the last resort bar in port orange, fla. Monster is a 2003 biographical crime drama film written and directed by patty jenkins. The police suspected wuornos was the person they wanted for a rash of killings in florida, but they needed some way to convict her. This is actually the second wuornos documentary made by this group the first being aileen wuornos. Aileen wuornos was born on february 29, 1956, in rochester, michigan, growing up in the nearby troy area to the south. Aileen wuornos was a notorious female serial killer who shot dead seven men. The three main characters are aileen wuornos, whom we see in prison, her bornagain christian mother, arlene pralle, who adopted aileen in 1991, and her lawyer.
With jean smart, park overall, tim grimm, ernie lively. Based on the life of aileen wuornos, a daytona beach prostitute who became a serial killer. Monster, as most of you know, is the story of serial killer aileen wuornos, physically ugly. A look into the mind and crimes of the famous florida serial killer portrayed in the movie monster.
The serial killer declined a last meal, but asked for one cup of coffee. This bar was convicted serial killer aileen wuornos hang out spot and ultimately where she was captured. She was executed by the state of florida with a lethal injection in 2002 but who was she and how is her harrowing. As one of the most prolific female serial killers in history, the tragic and violent story of aileen wuornos is one which most true crime fans are familiar. Aileen life and death of a serial killer 2003 youtube.
Aileen wuornos experiences, as both a lesbian and an abused sex worker, have led many to hail her as an icon. In 1989, she was working as a prostitute and finally makes a friend when she meets and begins a relationship with a young woman, selby. A manhandled youngster who later earned her living as a sex laborer, aileen wuornos was discovered liable of murdering six men and was later executed in. Wuornos claimed that her victims had either raped or. I purchased monster i watched an episode of deadly women on netflix and on the episode they were talking about the crimes that aileen wuornos committed. February 29, 1956 october 9, 2002 was an american serial killer and prostitute who murdered seven men in florida in 1989 and 1990 by shooting them at pointblank range. Notably, she was profiled in the documentaries aileen wuornos. In her last interview, conducted by broomfield at aileens request, she said she believed her mind was being controlled by radio waves. Aileen wuornos was a serial killer who was sentenced to death for killing seven men in florida. When you think serial killer, certain characteristics come to mind. Born to kill hd aileen wuornos serial killer documentary. But in 1989, aileen wuornos proved once and for all that men dont have the exclusive on serial violence when she became one of americas most wellknown female killers, inspiring the 2003 film monster, starring charlize theron as wuornos. Homeless most of her life, wuornos subsisted by working as a street prostitute.
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