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Lizzie Borden & Aileen Wuornos: A Tale of Female Rage
18 Sep
Summary
- Season 4 links Lizzie Borden's 1892 murders to Aileen Wuornos.
- Wuornos's story is explored through the lens of female rage and retribution.
- The series frames both women as marginalized figures seeking retaliation.
Netflix's "Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story," Season 4, released on September 17, 2026, revisits the 1892 Fall River axe murders through the eyes of Lizzie Borden. The series takes an unconventional turn in its fourth episode, introducing the story of notorious serial killer Aileen Wuornos.
Set in Florida in 1988, this episode connects Wuornos's killings to Lizzie's through the shared theme of female rage. Wuornos, an infamous serial killer executed in 2002, experienced a childhood marked by abuse and instability before resorting to crime and sex work.
Between 1989 and 1990, Wuornos murdered seven men in Florida, claiming self-defense. The series portrays both Borden and Wuornos as marginalized figures who retaliated against societal mistreatment. Brennan, the co-creator, aimed to provide a sense of resolution for Wuornos's arc, emphasizing their shared experience of seeking retribution.
