Ed Gein

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Ed Gein

Ed Gein AKA Edward Theodore Gein

Born: 27-Aug-1906
Birthplace: La Crosse, WI
Died: 26-Jul-1984
Location of death: Madison, WI [1]
Cause of death: Cancer - unspecified
Remains: Buried, Plainfield Cemetery, Plainfield, WI (unmarked grave)

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Criminal

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Serial killer and cannibal

[1] Mendota Medical Health Institute

Father: George Gein (d. 1940)
Mother: Augusta (d. 29-Dec-1945 cancer)
Brother: Henry (older, d. 16-May-1944 brush fire, though probably murdered by Ed)

Draft Deferment: World War II (1942)
Murder
Cannibalism
Institutionalized Central State Hospital (1958)
Risk Factors: Schizophrenia, Depression

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