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Aileen Wuornos

Women and Crime

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Analyzing the Life and Crimes of Aileen Wuornos

This chapter explores Aileen Wuornos' upbringing, the biological factors influencing her criminal behavior, and the debate over appropriate punishment for her crimes. It delves into her motivations for the murders, sentencing to life without parole, and missed opportunities for intervention in her life. The hosts discuss criminological theories to understand offenders better and reflect on the complexities of justice and prevention in cases like Aileen's.

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