Grave robbing. Murder. Masks made from human skin. A haunted house. This story has it ALL. What’s YOUR favorite horror movie? Friday the 13th? Halloween? Dawn of the Dead? Thankfully, it's all make believe... or, is it? There have been a lot of movies that bore the words “based on a true story” on their posters, but what if one story, one gruesome tale was so depraved that in fact it inspired a plethora of films? This story inspired "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre", "Psycho" AND "The Silence of The Lambs". It’s the story of one man, two victims and an unending supply of skinned and dried human flesh… this, is the true story of Ed Gein, the Butcher of Plainfield... and you're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA. Try out VODACAST, a new, immersive way to enjoy podcasts HERE: https://vodacast.com/ Get 20% off your first order and FREE SHIPPING with MANSCAPED, by using code "MIA" at checkout, at the link below! (Trust us... it's worth it!!): https://www.manscaped.com/ Listen to our podcast on AUDIBLE (and enjoy a 30-day FREE TRIAL, on US!) at the link below!: https://audible.com/state/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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