Learn about the serial killer Ed Gein – the inspiration for Norman Bates – from his relationship with his mother to the murders he committed.
Ed Gein was a notorious killer and grave robber whose activities inspired the creation of some of film’s most infamous characters. Learn more:
https://www.biography.com/people/ed-gein-11291338
There are plenty of murderers who have taken more victims than Ed Gein, but few have left a deeper impression on American culture. Learn more:
http://www.aetv.com/blog/real-crime/ed-gein-the-skin-suit-wearing-serial-killer-who-inspired-psychos-norman-bates
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Biography
Season 1
Biography features in-depth profiles of the exceptional people whose lives and times stir our imagination. An Emmy award-winning documentary series, Biography thrives on rich details, fascinating portraits and historical accuracy, seasoned with insider insights and observations.
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