Aileen Wuornos, known as the "queen of the serial killers," confessed to multiple murders after her girlfriend, Tyria Moore, betrayed her by cooperating with police. Wuornos, a prostitute, killed seven middle-aged men in Florida between 1989 and 1990. Her confessions, elicited by Moore in a recorded phone call while police listened, were motivated by Wuornos' love for Moore and a desire to protect her from going to jail.
Wuornos was arrested in 1991 and became a media sensation. The documentary "Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers" explores her case, highlighting unearthed interviews and audio recordings. Wuornos, who had a history of abuse and trauma, seemed to embrace the notoriety, finding validation in the attention for the first time in her life.
The confession, obtained through Moore's cooperation in exchange for immunity, led to Wuornos' convictions for six murders. The seventh murder was not charged due to a lack of a body. Wuornos was executed in 2002, but her story continues to fasci... download the app to read more
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