Lethal intent di matt barnes book 2 michael kerr thriller. I really do recommend this book for people interested in the wuornos case. Serial killer aileen carol wuornos aka monster, was active for 2 years between 19891990, known to have 6 confirmed 8 possible victims. By her teens, she was deep into a lifestyle of hitchhiking, petty crime, and the sex trade. I scrutinized closely the violent year during which lee snuffed out seven lives while writing my book, lethal intent. This serial killer was active in the following countries. Lethal intent reveals aileens devastating double abandonment by her mother. She is currently writing the illustrated courtroom. Further, it is evident this author has put a great deal. Apr 12, 20 her fact crime book lethal intent is about serial killer aileen wuornos who shot seven men to death in florida and was executed in 2002. United states aileen carol wuornos was born aileen carol pittman on february 29th 1956 in rochester, city in oakland county, michigan, united states. The worst thing overall was the narrator constantly mispronouncing the name of a key character.
The jacket of the 2002 edition of lethal intent states that wuornos gave birth to a child at 15 and became a hitchhiking hooker at 16. Between 1989 and 1990, aileen wuornos murdered seven men whilst working as a sex worker along floridas lonely highways. Lethal intent by sue russell biography of aileen wuornos. The shocking true story of one of americas most no.
Wuornos began prostituting herself at age 12 for cigarettes and beer. Dec 11, 20 sue is the author of lethal intent, a biography of executed serial killer aileen wuornos new edition released dec. Anyone who has followed this story knows that aileen s girlfriends name is tyria. It contains insights and intimate memories from her family, friends and childhood peers some of whom lost their virginities to aileen, who began prostituting herself at a shockingly early age. If you are a book lover and you are enthusiastic, creative and like to think critical, love to explore and gain knowledge. Lethal intent is a highly detailed book, starting from the very beginning of aileen s tragic life. In her twisted mind, uncontrollable bouts of violence were pure survival skills. Dec 03, 20 lethal intent by sue russell is the story of the life and crimes of serial killer, aileen carol wuornos. Sue russell discusses the life and criminal career of aileen wuornos, a prostitute who murdered a series of middleaged customers, and describes the background of abuse which led to the crimes. The narrator called her tyra through the entire book.
Her fact crime book lethal intent, a true crime classic, is a biography of executed serial killer aileen wuornos who shot seven men to death in florida and was executed in 2002. Russell gives you the facts, and lets you come to your own conclusions. Lethal intent ebook by sue russell 97807860344 rakuten kobo. Lethal intent by sue russell is the story of the life and crimes of serial killer, aileen carol wuornos. So, check out lethal intent if you are interested in the worlds first modern day female serial killer.
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It spares no detail of aileens life from birth to death. Aileen wuornos in her own words ebook written by aileen wuornos. Her fact crime book lethal intent is about serial killer aileen wuornos who shot seven men to death in florida and was executed in 2002. In an odd twist to the story, despite her six death sentences, it was lees choice to end her life that day. Long before she was hunted and caught by florida law enforcement, she told friends that she wanted to do something no woman has ever done before and to have a book about her life. Lethal intent by sue russell that rarest of serial killers a woman aileen lee wuornos always craved fame. When investigators arrested chastity, they realized that her confession was prompted by a burst of anger at her boyfriend and was false. Russell, an internationally syndicated awardwinning journalist, is the the author of several nonfiction books including the topselling true crime book, lethal intent. Lethal intent mass market paperbound hudson booksellers. The seams of this book are too narrow to be scanned. Aileen carol wuornos monster killed at least 6 victims between 1989 and 1990. The book to read about aileen wuornosa case that has fascinated true crime fans from around the world. Crime book, lethal intent, a biography of executed serial killer aileen wuornos, a kensington books true crime classic, available updated in ebook and.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read lethal intent. Sue spent two years investigating wuornoss life and covering her trial and court appearances. Dec 06, 2010 lethal intent by sue russell is the story of the life and crimes of serial killer, aileen carol wuornos. Special rebroadcast of lethal intentaileen wournos60th birthdaysue russell audible audiobook giveaway. Sue russells book, lethal intent, is packed with exclusive material that sheds a. It was originally published in the uk and australia in 1993 as damsel of death. The book is great for trying to understand why aileen done what she did, and in an unbiased way. It spares no detail of aileen s life from birth to death.
The book gives great detail about aileens home life as a child, her mothers abandonment of her and her brother keith, her nature as. Wuornos claimed that her victims had either raped or attempted to rape her while she was servicing them, and that all of the homicides. It was reissued fully updated in paperback and ebook in december 20. Lethal intentaileen wournos60thsue russell 0229 by true.
Lethal intent explores aileens childhood which was plagued with abuse, heartbreak and drug use from a young age. The shocking true story of one of americas most notorious serial killers, u. Serial killer aileen lee wuornos, who confessed to fatally shooting seven men along the florida highways, received lethal injection in october 2002. The shocking true story of one of americas most notorious serial killers, sue russell investigates one of americas most coldblooded female serial killers, aileen carol wournos. The jacket of the 2002 edition of lethal intent states that wuornos gave. Lethal intent also explores the dynamics of her fateful relationship with tyria moore, the lesbian lover who knew aileen was killing yet stayed by her side, and how those dynamics moved aileen closer to a life of murder. Wuornos, a hitchhiking prostitute who had a difficult and cruel childhood plagued by abuse and drug use, murdered 7 men in a month period in 1989. In her twisted mind, uncontrollable bouts of violence were pure survival. At least six of the seven murder dates matched times when she felt under heightened threat of losing tyria. Prior to reading this book my only exposure to aileen wuernos was biography and.
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