Ed Gein, born on August 27, 1906, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, was a deeply troubled individual whose early life was marked by isolation and psychological turmoil. Raised by a domineering and religiously fanatical mother, Augusta, Ed was conditioned to view women as sinful and the outside world as evil. After losing his mother in 1945, his fragile mental state worsened, leading him down a dark path of grave robbing and murder. Gein's most notorious crimes involved the brutal killings of Mary Hogan and Bernice Worden in the 1950s, which culminated in horrifying discoveries made by police in his farmhouse, including items crafted from human remains. His shocking acts earned him notoriety as "The Butcher of Plainfield," and he became an infamous figure in American crime history, inspiring numerous horror films and leaving an enduring legacy of terror.

Part two of this tragedy dives into theories, rumors, and potential suspects. Please listen and share this episode. These families need closure, and so does our community. Please contact Crime Stoppers if you have any information that might help with this case, 270-687-8484.

3 young men go missing the day before Thanksgiving in 1998. It took 10 years to find them and we are still looking for answers! Please contact Crime Stoppers if you have any information that might help with this case, 270-687-8484.