This week is the conclusion of our two part series on Ed Gein. We talk about his house of horrors, his arrest, and the legacy his crimes left on the horror genre.

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Ed Gein has served as the inspiration for countless fictional serial killers over the years in film, books, and TV. In part one of our two-part series we do a deep dive into what it was like growing up Gein.

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It's time for a new episode - the first in our Spooktober special! Click the link in the bio to tune in. We wanted to do something special for Spooky Season, so we've come up with themes for the entire month of October. We've got a few more tricks and a lot more treats up our sleeves, so make sure to keep your eyes peeling on our socials all month long! This week, Holly starts her true crime top 5 countdown with a highly requested case, the crimes and collections of Ed Gein. Highly recommend listening on an empty stomach. Then, Danyelle teaches us about the legends and lore behind the Witching Hour. The time of night when the veil between our worlds is the thinnest and paranormal creatures are said to be at their most active...setting the spooky mood beautifully.

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The True Story Behind "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" | Ed Gein  

While the movie really doesn't remotely follow the story of Ed Gein, the character of Leatherface...well, he at least wears human skin on his face.  

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You didn't want to mess with Ed Gein, not unless you wanted to become his lamp shade. This guy had heavy duty mother issues.

Kirby joins us as, in honor of Alyse's day of age progression, we talk about Ed Gein who she shares a birthday with. What luck! Gein did things such as rob graves, still female cadavers... make a skin suit and dance under the moon. Enjoy!

While our past few episodes have been focused on more recent cases, the one we are going to be sharing with you today takes us back nearly 70 years. But despite how long ago these events took place, the legacy of Ed Gein’s crimes lives on in popular culture today. While his name may not be as immediately recognizable to you, pieces of Ed’s story can be seen in famous movies, TV shows, music, you name it. The interest in Ed’s crimes comes from their unique and gruesome nature. Many have attempted to dissect Ed’s upbringing and psyche to better understand what led him down this dark and disturbing path.

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Every weekday, we recommend a podcast related to a movie or TV show you can watch at home: After murdering two women, robbing graves, and decorating his home with human body parts, Ed Gein found himself arrested and in the media’s spotlight. We look into his trial, institutionalization, and the public’s fascination with him…a fascination that still lives on today. For more episodes like this one, subscribe to Serial Killers on Spotify. Also, check out the 1960 film Psycho, which is now available to stream!