S1.E61 - The Damsel of Death: Florida’s Highway Hunter & the Men Who Vanished

The Pandemonium team is back with our newest unhinged episode - and yes, it’s MERDER time again. This time, we’re heading down to sunny Florida, where palm trees sway, secrets rot, and bodies go missing.We’re talking about prostitutes, grand theft auto, disappearances, and stolen identities - but this isn’t some tabloid true crime fluff. In this episode, we dive deep into the chilling case of Aileen Wuornos, the infamous streetwalker turned serial killer who targeted unsuspecting men on the highways of Florida. What unfolded was a story so twisted and tragic that even seasoned investigators struggled to believe it.Join Rachel and Cat as they unpack the heartbreaking past, shocking confessions, and media frenzy surrounding the woman dubbed the "Damsel of Death."It’s Pretty Woman meets pure terror - with a body count.Content note: This episode discusses sex work, violence, and abuse. Listener discretion is advised.Links We Used - Aileen Wuornos: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aileen_Wuornoshttps://www.biography.com/crime/aileen-wuornoshttps://capitalpunishmentincontext.org/cases/wuornoshttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/aileen-wuornos-last-words-did-153358344.htmlhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/aileen-wuornoshttps://www.clickorlando.com/features/2024/04/04/a-serial-killer-drank-her-last-beer-at-this-florida-bar-heres-where-to-find-it/https://www.britannica.com/biography/Aileen-Wuornoshttps://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/aileen-wuornos/http://www.findagrave.comhttps://www.tampabay.com/archive/2002/10/09/victims-of-aileen-wuornos/