86. SWAC Gets SERIAL- Ed Gein
An episode of the Speculating Wildly About Crime (SWAC POD) podcast, hosted by SWAC Pack, titled "86. SWAC Gets SERIAL- Ed Gein" was published on January 30, 2026 and runs 69 minutes.
January 30, 2026 ·69m · Speculating Wildly About Crime (SWAC POD)
Summary
Welcome to Speculating Wildly About Crime with Jamie and Kristy, where we dive deep into the life and crimes of Ed Gein, the notorious serial killer and grave robber. In this episode, we debunk inaccuracies from Netflix's 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story' and explore the real-life events that shaped Gein's gruesome legacy. Discover the true story from his troubled childhood in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to his horrifying crimes in Plainfield. We discuss his family's tragic history, Gein's twisted relat...
Episode Description
Welcome to Speculating Wildly About Crime with Jamie and Kristy, where we dive deep into the life and crimes of Ed Gein, the notorious serial killer and grave robber. In this episode, we debunk inaccuracies from Netflix's 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story' and explore the real-life events that shaped Gein's gruesome legacy. Discover the true story from his troubled childhood in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to his horrifying crimes in Plainfield. We discuss his family's tragic history, Gein's twisted relationship with his domineering mother, and the grim discoveries that shocked an entire town. Tune in to separate fact from fiction and understand the psychological factors behind one of America's most infamous criminals.
Sources:
Psycho: The Lost Tapes of Ed Gein (TV Mini Series 2023) - IMDb
Content: This MGM+ original docuseries delves into the disturbing life of Ed Gein, a grave robber and serial killer known as "The Plainfield Ghoul" and "The Mad Butcher." The series examines his twisted relationship with his mother, his grave-robbing activities, and the gruesome discoveries made by police in his home.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Gein,_the_Musical
Books:
“Deviant” by Harold Schechter.
“The Ultimate Serial Killer Trivia Book” by Jack Rosewood
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