Was Aileen Wuornos Married
Aileen Wuornos was not legally married. She had no official marriage record, and court documents list her as unmarried throughout her adult life.
Her Relationship with Tyria Moore
Wuornos had a long-term relationship with Tyria Moore. They lived together in Florida and traveled together during Wuornos’s years as a sex worker and later as a convicted killer.
Why the Confusion Exists
Public records and media coverage sometimes refer to partners as spouses, which can create confusion. Wuornos used the surname “Wuornos” professionally, but she never took a husband’s name or filed for marriage.
Quick Facts
Wuornos was born Aileen Carol Pittman and later used the name Aileen Wuornos. She was convicted of murder and executed in Florida in 2002. For more background, see Aileen Wuornos on Wikipedia.
