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United States. State (s) Wisconsin. Date apprehended. November 16, 1957. Edward Theodore Gein ( / ɡiːn /; August 27, 1906 [1] – July 26, 1984), also known as the Butcher of Plainfield or the Plainfield Ghoul, was an American murderer, suspected serial killer and body snatcher.
Ed Gein, American serial killer whose gruesome crimes gained worldwide notoriety and inspired popular books and films, notably three of the most influential horror/thriller movies ever made: Psycho (1960), The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), and The Silence of the Lambs (1991). Learn more about Gein’s life and crimes.
Nov 27, 2023 · Convicted murderer Ed Gein was a notorious grave robber known for dismembering victims. His gruesome activities inspired the creation of some of Hollywood’s most infamous characters, including...
Jan 29, 2022 · AllThatsInteresting.com, January 29, 2022, https://allthatsinteresting.com/ed-gein. Accessed April 21, 2024. Edward Gein's grisly crimes became the inspiration behind infamous horror characters like Buffalo Bill, Norman Bates, and Leatherface.
Nov 13, 2009 · On July 26, 1984, Ed Gein, a serial killer infamous for skinning human corpses, dies of complications from cancer at the Mendota Mental Health Institute at age 77. Gein served as the...
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