Curious Case Files – Episode: The Curious Case of Ed Gein

In this chilling episode of Curious Case Files, we open the file on one of America's most disturbing true crime cases: Ed Gein.

Behind the quiet streets of Plainfield, Wisconsin, lived a man whose crimes would shock the nation and leave a permanent mark on popular culture. Often called "the Butcher of Plainfield," Gein's story is not one of a criminal mastermind, but of isolation, obsession, and a descent into unimaginable horror.

We explore Gein's troubled childhood, the crimes that led to his arrest, and the grim discoveries made on his farm — as well as how his case inspired some of the most iconic villains in film and literature.

Listener discretion is advised as we unpack the psychology, the investigation, and the legacy of a case that still haunts true crime history.

Open the file… and step inside the curious case of Ed Gein.