Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers

In this gripping episode of Pod Candy, Stacey and Dori dive deep into the tragic, turbulent, and endlessly controversial life of Eileen Wuornos—one of America’s most infamous female serial killers, and the subject of Netflix’s newest true-crime documentary.

Through raw discussion, personal reflection, and expert insight from forensic psychologist Dr. John Mayer, the hosts unpack the layers behind Wuornos’s story: a childhood marked by abandonment and violence, a lifetime of assault and exploitation, and a justice system that seemed determined to silence her rather than understand her.

As the trio breaks down the documentary, they question its omissions, its sensationalism, and the haunting truths buried beneath its surface. Was Wuornos a cold-blooded murderer, a lifelong victim pushed past her breaking point, or something far more complex? And what do her crimes reveal about society’s failure to protect its most vulnerable?

Source Documentary: "Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers" on Netflix