• Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield – The Real-Life Horror Behind Psycho

  • Jan 30 2025
  • Length: 19 mins
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Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield – The Real-Life Horror Behind Psycho

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  • Step into the mind of one of the most disturbing figures in true crime history—Ed Gein. Known as "The Butcher of Plainfield," Gein's gruesome crimes inspired horror classics like Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Silence of the Lambs. In this episode of True Crime Files, we uncover the shocking details of his life, his obsession with human remains, and the terrifying discoveries inside his farmhouse. Was Ed Gein more than just a murderer—was he something even darker?


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