How Did Augusta Wilhelmine Gein End Up Raising A Serial Killer?
The Story of Ed Gein’s devoutly religious Mother
5 min readApr 2, 2024
Dubbed the “Butcher of Plainfield,” Ed Gein remains one of history’s most macabre serial killers. His gruesome acts of murder and grave-robbing, coupled with his use of victims’ body parts to fashion furniture and attire, have cemented his legacy as a figure of horror…
