Ed Gein

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Edward Theodore Gein (August 27, 1906July 26, 1984) was one of the most notorious serial killers in American history. He was known for his unusual ways of killing people and getting rid of their bodies, including making clothing from their skin. He also robbed several graves. He was abused as a child, by his mother, which may have led to this sort of behavior, due to trauma. It is not known how many people he actually killed. Gein was later found not guilty by reason of insanity and sentenced to spend the rest of his life in a hospital. Many books, movies, and songs have been based on his life, including Psycho and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.