Edward Theodore Gein (/ ɡiːn / GEEN; August 27, 1906 [1] – July 26, 1984), also known as " the Butcher of Plainfield " or " the Plainfield Ghoul ", was an American murderer, suspected serial …

Mar 13, 2025 · Ed Gein, American serial killer whose gruesome crimes gained worldwide notoriety and inspired popular books and films, notably three of the most influential horror/thriller movies …

Sep 17, 2024 · Convicted murderer Ed Gein was a notorious grave robber whose gruesome activities inspired some of Hollywood’s most infamous characters, including Norman Bates of …

Jun 2, 2022 · Since his arrest in the late 1950s, Ed Gein has not only become known as the inspiration for some of the movie world's darkest characters — most notably Psycho 's …

Aug 20, 2024 · The crimes of Wisconsin body snatcher and serial killer Ed Gein shocked 1950s America and inspired movies like "Psycho" and "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre."

Edward Theodore "Ed" Gein (August 27, 1906 – July 26, 1984) was an American serial killer. Gein was found guilty of only 1 murder. He confessed to a 2nd but the confession was thrown …

Jan 9, 2025 · Ed Gein, often referred to as the "Butcher of Plainfield," was an infamous killer and grave robber hailing from Wisconsin. Born on August 27, 1906, Gein’s troubled upbringing was …

From birth to death and beyond, this timeline tracks Ed Gein's life from the early days in La Crosse to the continuing legacy his crimes have left behind.

19 hours ago · 15 years after creating 'Ed Gein, the Musical,' actor, writer and producer Dan Davies will premiere the cult-classic film as a theatrical play.

Mar 1, 2025 · Ed Gein was a convicted murderer, suspected serial killer, and body snatcher who became known as the Butcher of Plainfield and the Plainfield Ghoul after his crimes in the …