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‘Unmasking A Monster’ The chilling true story of Aileen Wuornos, the most notorious female serial killer in American history

Aileen Wuornos confessed to killing seven men in Florida, but her troubled childhood, claims of self-defence and controversial trial have left a complicated legacy. Two new documentaries revisit the life of the woman dubbed America’s first female serial killer – and examine the disturbing questions that remain about her crimes.

Donna Smiley

13 October 202610 October 2026

‘Unmasking A Monster’ The chilling true story of Aileen Wuornos, the most notorious female serial killer in American history

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What makes a serial killer? Experts reveal the psychological traits and behaviours behind the crimes

There is no single psychological or biological profile that explains serial killing. Experts explore the complex mix of biological, psychological and social factors that may contribute to violent behaviour – and debunk some of the biggest myths

Rhys Thomas

13 September 202611 September 2026

What makes a serial killer? Experts reveal the psychological traits and behaviours behind the crimes

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“I dated a serial killer”: Inside The Dating App Killer’s chilling true story – and how Monica White was lucky to escape with her life

Monica White believed she had found companionship when she met Anthony Robinson on a dating app. But months after ending their disturbing relationship, he was arrested and later convicted of murdering two women

Donna Smiley

31 August 20262 September 2026

“I dated a serial killer”: Inside The Dating App Killer’s chilling true story – and how Monica White was lucky to escape with her life

‘The shame was never ours to bear’: how Ruth Ellis’s execution scarred generations of her family

For decades, the execution of Ruth Ellis cast a long shadow over her family, shaping childhoods, relationships and a legacy of trauma. Now, after securing a historic posthumous pardon for her grandmother, Laura Enston tells us how she is reclaiming a story that was once a source of shame.

‘Help — I can’t stop thinking about my married coworker!’: How to stop a workplace crush from becoming an affair

You can’t always control who you’re attracted to, but you can control what happens next. A therapist explains why workplace crushes develop, what they might reveal about your needs, and how to stop attraction from crossing a line.

What happens when the person who murdered your loved one is on death row? The psychology of grief, justice and closure

When someone is murdered, the grief can be devastating. But for families whose loved one’s killer spends decades on death row, the wait for justice can bring its own psychological challenges. Chartered psychologist Dr Ravi Gill explains how repeated delays, anticipatory grief and the hope of an execution can affect the bereavement process – and why closure is rarely straightforward.