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Aug 2020
40m 56s

“Damsel of Death” Aileen Wuornos Pt. 2

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In the late ‘80s, Aileen trolled the highways outside of Daytona, Florida looking for johns. But these days, she was interested in more than sex work. Her johns had always treated her as disposable. Now, armed with a .22 caliber handgun, she was ready to return the favor.


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