Aileen Wuornos was diagnosed with several mental health disorders, including borderline personality disorder and antisocial personality disorder. Her tumultuous childhood, marked by abuse and neglect, contributed to her psychological struggles. Many experts argue that her mental illness played a significant role in her criminal behavior, leading to her conviction for multiple murders. However, opinions on the extent of her mental illness and its impact on her actions vary among psychologists and legal professionals.
Aileen Wuornos went by Lee.
Aileen Wuornos's birth name is Aileen Carol Pittman.
Aileen Wuornos was born on February 29, 1956.
Aileen Wuornos was born on February 29, 1956.
Aileen Wuornos died on October 9, 2002 at the age of 46.
Aileen Wuornos died on October 9, 2002 at the age of 46.
Aileen Wuornos was executed in October 2002 at Stark Prison in Florida.
Aileen Wuornos was born on February 29, 1956 and died on October 9, 2002. Aileen Wuornos would have been 46 years old at the time of death or 59 years old today.
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While still in grade school, Aileen was found to have some hearing impairment. It was recommended that she should be fitted for a hearing aid but Lauri and Britta Wuornos* did not follow up and little Aileen received no help. *Lauri (pronounced Larry) and Britta Wuornos were actually Aileen's grandparents but their daughter Diane abandoned her two older children, Keith and Aileen, and the older Wuornos' raised them as their own children.
Aileen Wuornos's maternal grandparents were Lauri and Lillian Wuornos. Her family background was troubled, and she faced significant challenges during her upbringing, which influenced her later life.
Wuornos's weapon of choice was a 22. caliber hand gun.