Her father was convicted of child molestation after her birth and a few years later killed himself in prison. The real aileen wuornos did allow her letters that she had written in gaol to be sourced for the film, which is where many of her thoughts and memories were revealed. On june 30, 1990, 65yearold peter siems disappeared on. What charlize theron achieves in patty jenkins monster isnt a performance but an embodiment. Buy monster by aileen wuornos, christopher berrydee from waterstones today. Jan 10, 2018 serial killer aileen wuornos, a prostitute, was sentenced to death after being convicted of the murder of six men who she picked up on the highways of florida in 1989 and 1990. Told in her own words, this is the story of serial killer aileen wuornos, who was portrayed in an oscarwinning performance by charlize theron in the film monster. 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. Monster by aileen wuornos, christopher berrydee waterstones. Aileen wuornos, a daytona beach prostitute who became a serial killer.
Charlize theron in monster, left, and aileen wuornos. Monster by aileen wuornos, 9781844542376, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Aileen carol wuornos the last meals of executed criminals. Florida docgetty images on january 27, 1992, a jury found wuornos guilty of firstdegree murder for the mallory case and she received the death penalty. There have been few female serial killers, but aileen wuornos, who was executed in 2002, was a remarkable example of this rare breed of deathrow inmate. The current paper looks into the biography of aileen wuornos to. Told in her own words, this is the story of serial killer aileen wuornos, who was. Convicted for the murder of six men, in a two month period, aileen claimed she acted in self defence however the investigation into these claims was poor and she later. A littleknown fact about wuornos is that she gave birth to a son at the age of. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading monster. She died on october 9, 2002 in florida state prison, starke, florida, usa. Aileen wuornos was born in rochester, michigan, on february 29, 1956. My true story by aileen wuornos, christopher berrydee. Aileen wuornos was executed in florida, on the 9th of october, 2002 at the age of 46.
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. How aileen wuornos became historys most terrifying female. The case of aileen wuornos is especially interesting because her early life planted the seeds that turned her violent. Wuornoss mother left aileen and her older brother with her parents in 1960 and never returned. Five days after spears body was discovered, police found the remains of 40yearold charles carskaddon, who had been shot nine times and tossed on the side of the road. Read monster by aileen wuornos,christopher berrydee for free with a 30 day free trial. Aileen wuornos biography, life, interesting facts early life. A look into the mind and crimes of the famous florida serial killer portrayed in the movie monster. With 7 murder victims she was sentenced to death and executed in 2002. When you think serial killer, certain characteristics come to mind. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. With charlize theron, christina ricci, bruce dern, lee tergesen. Based on the life of aileen wuornos, a daytona beach prostitute who. Aileen wuornos female serial killer depicted by academy award winning charlize theron in the 2003 movie monster, aileen wuornos is americas most notorious female serial killer.
Life and death in indiana s1 e1 meet americas most infamous women prisoners female prison documentary real stories duration. Why aileen wuronos became a serial killer daily mail online. Apr 12, 2018 in may 1990, aileen wuornos killed 43yearold david spears by shooting him six times and stripping his corpse naked. The case of aileen wuornos the facts capital punishment. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and. Who was aileen wuornos, who was the us serial killers. Aileen wuornos monster, inside the mind of aileen wuornos. Aileen lee carol wuornos was born february 29, 1956, in rochester, michigan. There have been few female serial killers, but aileen wuornos, who was executed in 2002, was a remarkable example of this rare breed of death row inmate. On october 9, 2002, prostitute aileen carol wuornos, was executed by lethal injection for killing seven men in florida.
Americas first female serial killer, aileen wuornos was executed ten years ago, but a new book edited by lisa. Aileen carol wuornos february 29, 1956 october 9, 2002 was an american serial killer who killed seven men in florida in. Her case spawned two movies 1992 and 2003, two documentaries 1993 and 2003, several books, an opera 2001, and a true crime comic. Aileen carol wuornos was born aileen carol pittman on february 29, 1956, in rochester, michigan. More of a monster than hollywood could picture the. Aileen wuornos female serial killer murdermurdermurder. One or two killings might have been okay, but seven. Mar 26, 2018 aileen wuornos was born in rochester, michigan, on february 29, 1956. Arrested in 1991, wuornos insisted she had acted in selfdefense, but the jury had little sympathy. Aileen tells selby her plan for them to move to florida. Serial killer aileen wuornos, a prostitute, was sentenced to death after being convicted of the murder of six men who she picked up on the highways of.
Life and death of a serial killer 2003, and she was portrayed by charlize theron in monster 2003. Her father was in prison at the time, convicted of committing sex crimes against children he eventually hanged himself in a jail cell in 1969. Based on the life of aileen wuornos, a daytona beach prostitute who became a serial killer. She was the 10th woman to be sentenced to death in the usa since the death penalty resumed in 1976. Wuornos life was an unfortunate one, filled with rage, violence, and sadness. Wuornos mother abandoned her and her brother when they were young, leaving them with her parents, wuornos grandparents, and their children. The main reason i purchased the book is because i live in brevard county whis is just south of where aijleen wuornos live and i followed the story on the local. Serial killer aileen wuornos has inspired countless headlines, several documentaries, and was played by charlize theron in the 2003 movie monster, but even after being put to death in 2002, she continues to fascinate the nation.
My true story by aileen wuornos, christopher berry. This is the first in a threepart series on love in a culture of abuse. Read monster online by aileen wuornos and christopher berry. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Aileen wuornos, born aileen pittman, was born in troy, michigan in february 1956. The authors opinion of wournos as a badevil person is evident, so the book is not without bias, and does not go in. With courage, art and charity, she empathizes with aileen wuornos, a damaged woman who committed seven murders. She was brought up in a dire setting her mother diane, 14. Aileen wuornos in her own words, 19912002 by aileen wuornos book.
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. Told in her own words, this is the story of serial killer aileen wuornos, w. Aileen carol wuornos february 29, 1956 october 9, 2002 was an american serial killer who killed seven men in florida in 1989 and 1990. Told in her own words, the story of serial killer aileen wuornos, who. Her mother diane, 14 years old at the time, married her father leo dale in 1954. Monster audiobook by aileen wuornos, christopher berry.
Charlize theron produced the film and played the role of aileen wuornos. Monster audiobook by aileen wuornos, christopher berry dee. Aileen wuornos was an infamous female serial killer who had robbed and killed 7 men in florida between year 1989 and 1990. Charlize as aileen uses these sporadically throughout the film in voiceover, to aid the desperation, the heartache and feelings of an astonishing woman and are an excellent. Wuornoss life was chronicled in various books as well as tv, documentary, and film projects. The serial killer declined a last meal, but asked for one cup of coffee. My true story by wuornos, aileen, berrydee, christopher isbn. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk.
Condemned to death on six separate counts, she was executed by lethal injection in 2002. A littleknown fact about wuornos is that she gave birth to a son. Jun 30, 2006 monster by aileen wuornos, 9781844542376, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Aileen wuornos was born on february 29, 1956 in rochester, michigan, usa as aileen carol pittman.
Jun 30, 2016 aileen wuornos was executed in florida, on the 9th of october, 2002 at the age of 46. Wuornos claimed that her victims had either raped or attempted to rape her while she was servicing them, and that all of the homicides. Followers of the aileen wuornos case will be already familiar with all the info in this book. 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. Chosen ones by veronica roth a stunning thrillerfantasyscifi chimera like nothing ive read before. Notably, she was profiled in the documentaries aileen wuornos. Aileen cried as the telephone confession tapes were played. Monster is the second film depiction of wuornos, following 1992s madefortv movie overkill. 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. Discuss topics related to aileen wuornos or her childhood friend dawn botkins. She simply asks that we witness the womans final desperate attempt to be a better person than her fate intended.