Did Ed Gein Kill His Brother in Real Life?
Ed Gein, often referred to as the "Butcher of Plainfield," is one of America’s most infamous criminals. While Gein is widely known for his grave-robbing, murders, and the inspiration he provided for horror films like Psycho and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre , one question that still lingers is whether he may have killed his own brother, Henry Gein. The Story of the Gein Brothers Ed Gein was born in 1906 in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. He grew up in an isolated and abusive household with his alcoholic father, domineering mother Augusta, and older brother Henry. Ed was extremely close to his mother, who instilled in him twisted views about women and morality. Henry, on the other hand, reportedly resented Augusta’s influence and often criticized Ed for his unhealthy attachment to her. This difference in outlook created tension between the two brothers. Some historians and criminologists suggest that Henry may have worried about Ed’s dependence on their mother and spoke agains...
