Unmasking a Monster: Aileen Wuornos
A three-part docuseries examining the life and crimes of notorious American serial killer Aileen Wuornos, who shot and killed seven male clients while working as a prostitute in Florida in 1989 and 1990. She was arrested in 1991 and spent around 10 years on death row before being executed in 2002.
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In 1990, someone is stalking men on Florida's highways. Clues lead detectives to a shocking realization: the serial killer is a woman. In a risky operation, an undercover officer tracks her down to a bar, where he comes face to face with Aileen Wuornos.
Working with her ex-girlfriend, detectives set a trap for Wuornos. When she steps willingly into the interrogation room, her story shocks them. Featuring exclusive interviews with Wuornos' friends, we reveal how Wuornos became the killer we know today.
The world finally sees the face of Aileen Wuornos. When she stands trial, she decides to take the stand herself. Her story shocks everyone as she claims that the killing was actually in self-defense. If the jury doesn't believe her, she will die.
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