Step into the chilling world of Ed Gein — the quiet Wisconsin farm boy whose horrific crimes would shock America and inspire some of the most infamous characters in horror history. Known as the “Butcher of Plainfield,” Gein’s twisted obsessions with death, body parts, and his domineering mother blurred the line between the real and the unimaginable. In this episode, we unravel his disturbing story, the gruesome discoveries police made on his farm, and the dark legacy he left behind.
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This episode was written by Chelsea Smith and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music.
Episode Sources:
Infamous serial killer Ed Gein dies | history.com
