Description
This chilling true-crime account examines the disturbing life and crimes of Ed Gein, whose 1957 Wisconsin murders and grave-robbing shocked the nation. Harold Schechter explores the isolated world, psychological turmoil, and domineering family influence surrounding Gein’s descent into violence, while placing his crimes in their broader cultural context. With meticulous research and a compelling narrative style, the book reveals how Gein became one of America’s most infamous criminals—and an enduring inspiration for fictional killers in works such as *Psycho*.
Available Editions
paperback
New English Library
Published Jan 1, 1990
288 pages
ISBN: 9780450522567
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Details
First Published
1989
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Deviant by Harold Schechter.