Aileen Wuornos’ Death Row Flip Flops
This listing is for Aileen Wuornos’ flip flops issued to her while on death watch, less than a week before her execution date. Only certain articles of clothing are allowed while on death watch, including footwear with no laces. She spent a total of 6 days on death watch leading up to her October 9, 2002 execution. She wore these flip flops on her walk from the holding cell to the death chamber.
These were sent to Aileen’s best friend, Dawn Botkins, by the prison with a box of Aileen’s remaining belongings after execution.
This item comes accompanied by a handwritten Letter of Authenticity from Aileen’s best friend, Dawn Botkins, as well as our official Certificate of Authenticity. The flip flops have also been featured in a published book titled “Killer Collections-Dark Artifacts from True Crime” by Paul Gambino.
Aileen Carol Wuornos (February 29, 1956 – October 9, 2002) was an American serial killer who murdered seven men in Florida between 1989 and 1990. Working as a sex worker along highways, Wuornos shot her victims with a .22 caliber pistol and later claimed the killings were committed in self-defense against clients who had assaulted or attempted to assault her.
She was arrested in January 1991 and subsequently confessed to the murders. Wuornos was convicted of six counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. Her case drew widespread media attention due to her troubled upbringing, history of abuse, and complex psychological profile. Wuornos was executed by lethal injection in Florida on October 9, 2002.
