Ep 38: Ed Gein Part II 1946-1957

<p>Ed Gein was one of the most infamous American killers, his crimes were so gruesome and horrific that they became the real-life inspiration for horror movies like Psycho, Silence of the Lambs, and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. </p><p>In 1957, searching for missing hardware store owner Bernice Worden, police in Plainfield, Wisconsin, came across one of the most disturbing crime scenes in modern history, cementing Ed Gein&#39;s legacy as a grotesque, terrifying monster.</p><p>In part 1 of this series, we introduced you to the strange, sad, and abusive childhood of Ed Gein, his domineering mother Augusta, alcoholic father George, and older brother Henry. That set the scene for part 2, where we get into his actual crimes, the grave robbing, the skin suit, and so many more disturbing facts. </p><p>We discuss:</p><p>Ed Gein</p><p>The crimes and odd behavior of Ed Gein</p><p>Plainfield and La Crosse, Wisconsin </p><p>Gein&#39;s childhood and farmhouse</p><p>The dilapidation of Gein&#39;s farmhouse</p><p>The disappearance of Bernice Worden</p><p>The investigation of missing tavern owner Mary Hogan</p><p>Missing people in the Plainfield/La Crosse area</p><p>Other potential victims of Ed Gein</p><p>The aftermath/sentencing of Ed Gein</p><p>The Death of Ed Gein</p><p>A slideshow of Ed Gein pictures/crime scene photos </p><p>00:07 graphic description of Bernice Worden&#39;s body</p><p>01:10 cast introduction and where we&#39;ve been</p><p>02:31 recap of part 1; Ed&#39;s childhood to adulthood</p><p>06:20 Ed Gein is all alone/getting worse</p><p>08:30 Collection of Body Parts/Grave robbing</p><p>15:15 November 16th, 1957, Bernice Worden is missing/cops&#39; discovery</p><p>17:22 MY GOD THERE SHE IS - more shocking discoveries</p><p>23:54 Also guilty of killing Mary Hogan (but not charged)</p><p>26:00 Gein&#39;s account of wearing the skin</p><p>28:00 Child predator? Child pelvic bones found + missing people in area </p><p>31:33 Gein&#39;s not credible; committed to a mental institution</p><p>35:20 Ed Gein&#39;s gravesite and desecration </p><p>37:00 Ed Gein Slideshow</p><p>39:45 Comparing to Ted Bundy and other killers/closing thoughts </p><p>45:40 Outros, plugs and other shows (Patreon, sloppy topics, Dans Planet)</p><p>Sources (new concept, laying it all out for you to see! We&#39;re digging for these eps)</p><p>Deviant, Harold Schlecter, 1996</p><p>https://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/psyc%20405/serial%20killers/gein,%20ed.pdf</p><p>https://medium.com/@nikitagomes.stor