E FEMALE CRIMINALS
Aileen Wuornos was a female serial killer. The Learning
Resources focus on Wuornos’ lengthy criminal history
leading up to the murders. Her history provides insight
as to why she was a career criminal and ultimately, a
serial killer.
For this Assignment, you will focus on a female serial
killer of your choice. The Assignment requires you to
answer a series of questions regarding your chosen
female serial killer’s background and significant life
events, tracing them through childhood and into
adulthood. Taking this into account, you must also
select three criminological theories that might explain
her crimes.
Create a 14 slide PowerPoint presentation using the
Walden University presentation template. E In
addition, include audio narration that addresses the
following:
1. Provide a chronological overview of the female
serial killer’s family background and identify
significant life events that occurred from birth to
teenage years (3 slides).
2. Provide a chronological overview of the female
serial killer’s crimes and significant life events that
occurred from teenage years through the serial
murders she committed (5 slides).
3. Select three criminological theories and describe
how each theory explains her crimes (6 slides – 2
