The Case of Aileen Wuornos - American Serial Killer
12/02/21 • 23 min
Aileen Wuornos is an American serial killer who murdered at least seven people in 1989–90. Her case drew national attention to issues such as the relationship between gender and violence and the legal treatment of acts of self-defense by women.
Storyteller Sharron Palm
BAND:
- Charlie Malave (vocal, guitar, electronic drums, synth)
- Matt Griffo (piano, vocal)
- Lily Emerson (vocal)
Support the show via Matt Griffo's Patreon page at Patreon.com/mattgriffo
Aileen Wuornos is an American serial killer who murdered at least seven people in 1989–90. Her case drew national attention to issues such as the relationship between gender and violence and the legal treatment of acts of self-defense by women.
Storyteller Sharron Palm
BAND:
- Charlie Malave (vocal, guitar, electronic drums, synth)
- Matt Griffo (piano, vocal)
- Lily Emerson (vocal)
Support the show via Matt Griffo's Patreon page at Patreon.com/mattgriffo
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