Mrs. Gein

Mrs. Gein, often referred to as the mother of infamous serial killer Ed Gein, was a dominating figure in her son's life, instilling in him a twisted set of values and a profound disdain for women. Living in rural Wisconsin during the 1940s, she maintained a strict, oppressive household, which deeply affected Ed's psyche and contributed to his later criminal behavior. Her views on women, whom she considered 'dirty,' shaped Ed's perception of gender and relationships, leading to his notorious actions that shocked the world.