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EPISODE · Oct 21, 2025 · 1H 19M

Ed Gein

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This week on Tinfoil Talk, we peel back the story of Ed Gein, the quiet Wisconsin farmer whose crimes shocked the world and inspired some of the most iconic horror villains in film history — from Psycho’s Norman Bates to Leatherface and Buffalo Bill.We dig into Gein’s twisted relationship with his mother, the chilling discoveries inside his farmhouse, and how his case blurred the line between madness, obsession, and pure evil. Along the way, we sip on Angry Orchard’s Thriller Pack a fitting companion for one of the most haunting true crime stories ever told.If you’re into true crime, horror history, or the dark psychology behind real-life monsters, this one’s for you.

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