Edward Theodore Gein, also known as the Butcher of Plainfield and the Plainfield Ghoul, was an American murderer, serial killer, and body snatcher. His crimes, committed around his hometown of Plainfield, Wisconsin... Edward Theodore Geinwas an American murderer, possible serial killer, and body snatcher from Plainfield, Wisconsin. Hewas known as the Butcher of Plainfield and the Plainfield Ghoul. Although some investigators suspected that EdGeinkilledhisbrother, no charges were filed against him.Edward Theodore Geinwas born on in the town of La Crosse, Wisconsin to George and Augusta Gein. He had an elderbrother, Henry, who was seven years older. EdGein: Early Life in Plainfield. Edward Theodore Geinwas born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on , to Augusta and George Gein. Hewas the second of two boys born to the couple, with the first born Henry some seven years older than hisbrother. How many people did EdGeinkill? EdGein confessed to killing two women: Bernice Worden and Mary Hogan. Some people also believe hekilledhiselderbrother, Henry Gein. Learn more in our article. Here's howoldEdGeinwaswhenhe committed his crimes, got arrested and died.Ed would have been 51 years old at this time. Ed later confessed to killing tavern owner Mary Hogan in 1954 three years before whenhewas 48 years old. When did EdGein die? Gein eventually confessed to killing the two women and creating several furniture and clothing items from human remains. After pleading not guilty, hewas found not guilty by reason of insanity and was institutionalized until his death in 1984. However, did hekillhisbrother Henry Gein in real life? That’s the scenario shown in Ryan Murphy’s Monster: The EdGein Story series on Netflix.EdGein and hisbrother Henry were the two children born to parents Augusta and George Gein; Edwas four years older than Henry. EdGein's parents, Augusta and George Gein, married in 1900, and whenEdwas 8 years old (and olderbrother Henry was 13) — around 1915 — they moved to the farmhouse where his grisly artifacts would later be discovered. Who WasEdGein?Edward Theodore Geinwas born in Wisconsin in 1906 to an alcoholic father and a fanatically religious mother. He spent much of his life on the family farm in Plainfield, largely isolated from others. Table of ContentsWhat was the real relationship between EdGein and Adeline Watkins?EdGein's influence on Hollywood: Did he inspire some of horror's best-known villains? EdGein's grave robbing activities began in 1947, shortly after his mother's death, whenhe started making nocturnal visits to local cemeteries in Plainfield, Wisconsin. Whenhisbrother's corpse was found there were bruises on his head and the ME declared his death as an accident. Ed's mother died a year later in 1945. To honor his mother's memory Ed would keep corners of the house dedicated to her. Ed's first victim was Mary Hogan. Who wasEdGein?EdGein idolized his mother and took care of her after she had a stroke, soon after Henry Gein's death. She died after having a second stroke in 1945. The Butcher of Plainfield: What crimes did EdGein commit?
