S11 E21 - Aileen Wuornos - Victim, Killer, or Both?

S11 E21 - Aileen Wuornos - Victim, Killer, or Both?

From Malice in the Mitten by Tracy Preston

April 20, 2026 · 1 min · Season 11 · Episode 21

About this episode

This episode explores the complex life of Aileen Wuornos, examining her background, the murders she committed, and the psychological factors at play.

Michigan-born serial killer Aileen Wuornos is often remembered as one of the most infamous female killers in American history—but her story is far more complex than headlines suggest. In this episode of Malice in the Mitten, we take a deep, unflinching look at Wuornos’ life—from a childhood marked by abandonment, abuse, and survival… to the Florida highway murders that shocked the nation. Was Aileen Wuornos a calculated predator… or a woman shaped by trauma who killed in self defense? We examine the victims, the investigation, the controversial role of Tyria Moore, and the psychological patterns that continue to divide experts today. This is not a story of excuses. This is a story of understanding. #MaliceInTheMitten #AileenWuornos #TrueCrime #SerialKiller #FemaleSerialKiller This episode was co-written by Tracy Preston and Rebecca Hiers. Hosted and produced by Tracy Preston, Featuring Christine Mulligan Original music created exclusively for Malice in the Mitten by Tracy Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston Sources: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/135451830/leo_arthur-pittman…

People in this episode

Host: Tracy Preston

Topics covered

  • Aileen Wuornos
  • true crime
  • serial killer
  • female killers
  • psychological analysis
  • victims
  • trauma

Keywords

  • Aileen Wuornos
  • true crime
  • serial killer
  • female serial killer
  • psychological patterns
  • victims
  • Tyria Moore

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Places: Florida, Michigan

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