JOURNAL ARTICLE

What to Know About 'Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers'.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Waxman, Olivia B. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the Netflix documentary *Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers*, which explores the life and crimes of Aileen Wuornos, a Florida sex worker who murdered seven men between 1989 and 1990 and was executed in 2002. The film features a rare 1997 prison interview with Wuornos conducted by artist and filmmaker Jasmine Hirst, providing insight into her troubled childhood, experiences with abuse, and her perspective on the murders. Wuornos denies some allegations made during her trial and rejects the label "serial killer," attributing her actions to alcohol abuse and trauma. The documentary also includes interviews with law enforcement and Wuornos' acquaintances, highlighting the complexity and ambiguity surrounding her motives.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2025/10, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Women's Studies and Feminism
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:189038184
  • Copyright Statement:Copyright of Time.com is the property of TIME USA, LLC and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.