Here are some dark and interesting facts about her life: Note: Disturbing content ahead including mentions of rape, murder, and suicide. 1.Aileen's mother, Diane Wuornos, was just 16 years old. 17 Dark And Upsetting Facts About Aileen Wuornos, A Serial Killer Known As "The Damsel Of Death" At the age of 35, while in jail, Wuornos was legally adopted by a couple named Arlene and Robert.