Edward Gein
Edward Gein, born in 1906 in Plainfield, Wisconsin, is infamously known as the 'Plainfield Butcher.' He gained notoriety for the gruesome crimes he committed between 1954 and 1957, including the murders of two women and the exhumation of numerous corpses from local cemeteries, which he used to create disturbing household items. Raised in an isolated farm environment by a domineering mother, Gein developed an unhealthy obsession with her, leading to his later mental health issues and violent behaviors. His horrifying actions inspired several fictional characters, including Norman Bates from 'Psycho' and Buffalo Bill from 'The Silence of the Lambs.' After being found guilty but insane, he spent the remainder of his life in a mental institution, where he died in 1984. Gein's life and crimes have been the subject of numerous documentaries and series, including the recent Netflix series 'Monsters: The Story of Ed Gein.'
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Edward Gein, known as the 'Plainfield Butcher', was involved in the murder of two women and the exhumation of several bodies.
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