Ed Gein

Ed Gein was an American murderer and body snatcher, active in the 1950s in Wisconsin. He became infamous for his gruesome acts, which included exhuming corpses from graves and crafting items from their skins and bones. Gein's crimes inspired fictional characters like Norman Bates from "Psycho" and Leatherface from "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." He was arrested in 1957, later declared insane, and spent the rest of his life in mental institutions. His case raised significant discussions about mental health, crime, and the fascination with horror in popular culture.