Ed Gein
Infamous murderer and body snatcher
Born
August 27th, 1906
119 years ago
Died
July 26th, 1984
41 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Criminals
Country
United States
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Born in 1906, he gained infamy for committing a series of murders in the 1950s in Wisconsin. His activities included grave robbing, where he exhumed bodies from local cemeteries and fashioned household items from human remains. Arrested in 1957, the investigation revealed a disturbing collection of body parts and artifacts. His case influenced popular culture, inspiring several fictional characters, including Norman Bates in 'Psycho' and Leatherface in 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.' He was found guilty but deemed legally insane, resulting in his commitment to a psychiatric hospital until his death in 1984.
Commited multiple murders in Wisconsin
Exhumed bodies for body parts
Inspired characters in 'Psycho' and 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'
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