Ed Gein: Psycho Killer or Hollywood Myth?

Before Norman Bates and Buffalo Bill, there was Ed Gein. He only had two confirmed victims, so how did he become one of the most notorious “serial killers” in American history?

In this episode, forensic psychologist Dana Anderson and serial-killer expert William A. Noguera break down the real facts of the Ed Gein case, from his disturbing skin trophies to his coerced confessions. Tune in to hear what Netflix’s Monster: The Ed Gein Story got wrong and what we'll never truly know.

Topics discussed:

• Is Ed Gein a serial killer?
• How his relationship with his mother shaped his crimes
• What’s true (and what’s not) in Monster: The Ed Gein Story
• The real Ed Gein vs. Hollywood’s portrayal
• 1950s psychology and the overdiagnosis of schizophrenia
• The psychology behind his crimes: paraphilias and psychosis
• Ed Gein’s trial and what happened after his conviction
• Hollywood’s impact on how we view killers
• Death row stories of real psychosis
• Why we’re missing parts of Ed Gein’s story

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Book a forensic psychologist for your next legal case at www.psychologydr.com.

Disclaimer: This podcast discusses real criminal cases involving trauma, violence, and psychological analysis for educational puposes only. Viewer discretion is advised. Content is not intended as clinical or legal advice.