Aileen Wuornos Pt #1

 In this emotionally charged episode of the Violent Femmes Podcast, hosts Karen Wickiam and Brenda Nikkel delve into the complex and haunting story of infamous serial killer Eileen Wuornos.

Broadcasting from Toronto, Ontario, they aim to explore facets of Wuornos's life that have often been overshadowed by her crimes.

Listeners are taken on a journey through Wuornos's troubled childhood, exposing a history of severe abuse, neglect, and hardship that shaped her adult life. Told through personal letters, witness accounts, and intimate narratives, the episode seeks to uncover new dimensions of her story, while acknowledging the heinousness of her actions.

The podcast does not sympathize with Wuornos but attempts to understand the influences and trauma that contributed to her path.

Join the hosts in this intense narrative as they navigate the difficult terrain of crime history, psychology, and human vulnerability. Please listen with discretion as the content involves sensitive topics including abuse and violence.

References;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExGZtlzL1x4&t=1322s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjaBBZmz_Vc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA_8EcdC1J8&t=86s

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