Between 1989 and 1990, Aileen Wuornos murdered seven men across central Florida, a killing spree that ultimately landed her on death row. Her execution in 2002 marked the end of a tragic and complex life – one that demands reexamination through a modern lens. From BBC Studios Documentary Unit, NBC News Studios, and director Emily Turner, Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers revisits Aileen’s story through powerful audio interviews with those who knew her best. Featuring remarkable archival footage of former Dateline correspondent Michele Gillen and never-before-seen death row interviews with Aileen herself, this documentary finally gives her a voice in her own story – offering new insight into what happened, and why.
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Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers |
Release: 2025-10-30Genre: DocumentaryDuration: 0 minsBudget: $ 0 | |
OverviewA reexamination of Aileen Wuornos' story “through a modern lens”. It revisits her story through audio interviews with those who knew her best and includes archival footage of former Dateline correspondent Michele Gillen and never-before-seen death row interviews with Wuornos, giving her voice in her own story, offering new insight into what happened, and why. |