Episode 553: Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield (Part 1)
MorbidNot since Jack the Ripper or H.H. Holmes had a criminal so thoroughly shocked and captivated the public imagination; yet Gein’s crimes went far beyond what anyone imagined a person could be capable of. Indeed, he has served as the basis for some of Hollywood’s most iconic horror films including Psycho , Silence of the Lambs , and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre . And, while he is only known to have killed two people during his active period, the list of crimes he is suspected of having committed is long and likely to remain a source of speculation for a long time to come. Thank you to the magical Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research! ReferencesAssociated Press. 1968. "Gein prosecution winds up murder testimony." Capital Times , November 9: 9.—. 1968. "Gein ruled
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