Edward Theodore Gein

Serial Killer

Edward Theodore Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield

Introduction

Edward Theodore Gein, also known as Ed Gein, was an infamous American murderer and body snatcher. His crimes, committed in the small town of Plainfield, Wisconsin, in the 1950s, shocked the world. Gein’s gruesome acts involved grave robbing and the creation of macabre items from human remains. His disturbing behavior inspired numerous horror films, including Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and The Silence of the Lambs.

Background and Early Life

Born on August 27, 1906, in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, Gein grew up in a strict and abusive household. His mother, Augusta Gein, was a religious fanatic who instilled in him a deep fear of women and sin. After the deaths of his father, brother, and mother, Gein lived alone on his family’s isolated farm, where he developed a morbid obsession with death.

Gein’s Crimes

Ed Gein’s crimes came to light in 1957 when police investigated the disappearance of Bernice Worden, a local hardware store owner. Authorities discovered Worden’s decapitated and mutilated body in Gein’s shed. A deeper search of his farmhouse uncovered a horrifying collection of human remains, including furniture and clothing made from human skin. ...Read More

Confirmed Victims: (2)

Mary Hogan Age: (51), Date of Death: 1954-12-08

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Suspected Victims:

Henry Gein Age: (43), Date of Death: 1944-05-16

Georgia Weckler Age: (8), Date of Death: 1947-05-01

Victor Travis , Date of Death: 1952-11-01

Ray Burgess , Date of Death: 1952-11-01

Evelyn Hartley Age: (15), Date of Death: 1953-10-24

Ed Gein - Wikipedia

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