Lullacide

In a tiny town called Plainfield, where the corn grew tall and the neighbors waved hello, there lived a quiet man named Eddie. Eddie lived all alone in a big old farmhouse after his mama went away forever. He missed her terribly, more than you could know.

Ed Gein was deeply attached to his domineering mother Augusta. After her death in 1945, he became increasingly isolated.

Eddie didn't have many friends, but he had lots of hobbies. He loved to read about faraway places and strange adventures. He especially liked books about anatomy. 'The human body is so interesting!' Eddie would say to no one in particular.

Gein was obsessed with anatomy, collecting articles about human experiments.

One night, Eddie went for a walk to the cemetery with a shovel and a wagon. 'I'm just doing some gardening,' he told the moon. But Eddie wasn't planting anything. He was collecting things. Very special things that used to belong to people.

Gein robbed graves from local cemeteries, targeting recently buried middle-aged women who resembled his mother.

Eddie became quite the craftsman! He made lampshades and chair seats and even a very special suit. 'Look at my beautiful creations!' he said to the empty rooms. His mama would have been so proud. Or maybe not. It's hard to say.

Authorities found furniture and clothing made from human remains throughout his farmhouse.

One day, a nice lady who ran the hardware store went missing. The sheriff came to Eddie's farm and knocked on the door. When he looked inside, he wished very much that he hadn't. 'Oh my,' said the sheriff. And that was the end of Eddie's crafting days.

Bernice Worden's disappearance in 1957 led police to Gein's farm, where they discovered his collection. He was found guilty but legally insane.