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

Episode Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/3L10xTT3hKrwbaoAZv5DNG

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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