Encore - Ed Gein: Hollywood’s Favorite Killer

Killer Psyche

EpisodeAug 8, 202341m

Encore - Ed Gein: Hollywood’s Favorite Killer

Killer Psyche

EpisodeAug 8, 202341m

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong takes a look at Ed Gein, the muse behind some of Hollywood’s most famous horror films. Though Ed only murdered two women, he was more known for his graverobbing and his macabre collection and use of body parts. Ed’s case was one of the most talked about of his generation, and his crimes were the inspiration for the famous onscreen killers Norman Bates, Leatherface, and Buffalo Bill.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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When a shocking crime occurs, people ask “Why?” Was it about power, ego, or revenge? On Killer Psyche, retired FBI agent Candice DeLong draws on her decades of experience to reveal why these murderers and criminals committed these heinous acts. She will reveal fascinating new details about what drove these people, including cases she was close to. Candice will share specific psychological methods and profiling techniques that experts use to understand the deepest part of the most complex, fascinating, and twisted minds, from the Unabomber to Alex Murdaugh to Mary Bell. Winner of the 2025 Bronze Signal Award for True Crime podc...

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