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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2025 · 42 MIN

The Making Of A Monster: Aileen Wuornos

from The FOX True Crime Podcast w/ Emily Compagno · host Fox Audio Network

Beginning in 1989, Florida was terrorized by 'The Damsel of Death,' a serial killer by the name of Aileen Wuornos. Wuornos killed seven men during her 12-month spree, becoming the first woman to be profiled as a serial killer by the FBI. But how was the monster created? Retired Chester Police Chief Brian Jarvis was one of the lead detectives who investigated Aileen Wuornos. He looks back at his work on the case and shares what it was like to hunt down one of America's most notorious serial killers. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beginning in 1989, Florida was terrorized by 'The Damsel of Death,' a serial killer by the name of Aileen Wuornos. Wuornos killed seven men during her 12-month spree, becoming the first woman to be profiled as a serial killer by the FBI. But how was the monster created? Retired Chester Police Chief Brian Jarvis was one of the lead detectives who investigated Aileen Wuornos. He looks back at his work on the case and shares what it was like to hunt down one of America's most notorious serial killers. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Beginning in 1989, Florida was terrorized by 'The Damsel of Death,' a serial killer by the name of Aileen Wuornos. Wuornos killed seven men during her 12-month spree, becoming the first woman to be profiled as a serial killer by the FBI. But how was...

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