The Butcher of Plainfield | Ed Gein | Grave Robbing, Murder, and SKIN SUIT? | True Crime - podcast episode cover

The Butcher of Plainfield | Ed Gein | Grave Robbing, Murder, and SKIN SUIT? | True Crime

Sep 23, 202421 minSeason 1Ep. 44
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In this bone-chilling episode, we uncover the twisted and horrifying tale of Ed Gein, the infamous "Butcher of Plainfield" whose gruesome acts shocked America in the 1950s. Gein’s macabre legacy would forever influence the world of horror, inspiring characters like Norman Bates in Psycho and Leatherface in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Join us as we explore his troubled upbringing, obsessive relationship with his mother, and the grisly crimes that earned him his notoriety. From grave robbing to making gruesome household items out of human remains, Gein’s story is a harrowing journey into madness. Dive deep into the mind of one of history’s most disturbing criminals, and don’t forget to question: Could it have all been prevented? Tune in if you dare.

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