Ed Gein: Wisconsin killer who inspired horror films

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Netflix's "Monster: The Ed Gein Story" explores the life of Ed Gein, a Wisconsin killer whose crimes inspired iconic horror films. Gein, known as the Plainfield Ghoul, was confirmed to have killed two women in the 1950s. Authorities discovered disturbing items made from human remains in his home. His case, involving murder, grave robbing, and a difficult upbringing, has fascinated criminologists and filmmakers for decades.


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