Episode 43 – Ed Gein: The Killer Who Inspired Hollywood’s Most Terrifying Villains


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Mar 06 2025 39 mins  

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Step into one of the most horrifying true crime stories in history as we uncover the twisted life and crimes of Ed Gein—the grave robber and murderer who turned his farmhouse into a real-life house of horrors. From his isolated childhood under the rule of his fanatical mother to his disturbing obsession with human remains, we’re taking you deep into the mind of the man who inspired horror icons like Norman Bates, Leatherface, and Buffalo Bill.


Inside this episode, we cover:
The small-town secrets of Plainfield, Wisconsin
Ed Gein’s disturbing childhood and unhealthy obsession with his mother
The horrifying discovery inside his farmhouse
His chilling confessions and ultimate fate
How his crimes shaped some of the most famous horror movies ever made


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