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Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers

Aileen Wuornos remains a rarity: a female serial killer. From childhood abuse to death-row revelations, this documentary revisits her life and crimes.

20251h 44mRDocumentary, Crime

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About Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers

Directors
Emily Turner, Kirsty Cunningham
Cast
Aileen Wuornos, Michele Gillen
Genres
Documentary, Crime
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

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