Aileen Wuornos was an American woman who became infamous for committing a series of murders in the early 1990s. Born in 1956 in Rochester, Michigan, she had a troubled childhood marked by abuse and abandonment. As an adult, she turned to prostitution to survive, which led her to encounter several men who would become her victims. Wuornos claimed that she killed them in self-defense during attempted assaults. Her life and crimes captured public attention, leading to a highly publicized trial. Wuornos was eventually convicted and sentenced to death, sparking debates about mental health and the criminal justice system. Her story was later depicted in the film Monster, which highlighted her struggles and the circumstances that shaped her life.