Outlaws & Criminals · 21st Century
Aileen Wuornos’s Last Words
“I'd just like to say I'm sailing with the rock, and I'll be back like Independence Day with Jesus.”— Aileen Wuornos, October 9, 2002
Who Was Aileen Wuornos?
Aileen Wuornos was convicted of murdering seven men in Florida between 1989-1990, claiming self-defense.
The Final Moments
Wuornos was executed by lethal injection at Florida State Prison after demanding her own execution.
Are These Words Verified?
Aileen Wuornos's final statement is documented in official Florida execution records from 2002 and matches the attributed quote exactly.
Sources
- archive Florida State Prison execution records
- archive Official final statement transcript
- newspaper Contemporary news coverage of execution
Legacy
Wuornos's case raised questions about abuse and the death penalty; Monster (2003) depicted her life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Aileen Wuornos’s last words?
“I'd just like to say I'm sailing with the rock, and I'll be back like Independence Day with Jesus.”
How did Aileen Wuornos die?
Aileen Wuornos died on October 9, 2002 at the age of 46. Cause of death: Lethal injection.
Were Aileen Wuornos’s last words documented?
Aileen Wuornos's final statement is documented in official Florida execution records from 2002 and matches the attributed quote exactly.
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