Aileen Wuornos' crime spree was short, with many similarities in the crimes that led police to tie them together. Read about her victims and the circumstances of their deaths here.

The final article in my Aileen Wuornos series examines her speedy trial and guilty pleas, as well as her odd behavior prior to execution.

Although most people may think of men when the topic of serial killers comes up, the female serial killer does exist as well. Aileen Wuornos, the first to meet the FBI definition of "serial killer" is also among the most well known. Like many other serial killers, she had a very rocky start in life.

After releasing police sketches, authorities identified and tracked down Aileen Wuornos and Tyria Moore fairly quickly. Read about the investigation, Wuornos' arrest, and the strange things that began to happen.

The plan was in place and the assassin was ready. But how would Booth kill Lincoln? Find out here.

On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated as he attended a play in Washington, DC. Read about the background of the case, including the conspiracy, here.

What happened to those accused of conspiracy to kill Abraham Lincoln? Find out here, in the final article in my Lincoln assassination series.