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Plainfield, Wisconsin: Murderous Ghoul Ed Gein's Grave

Don't go expecting to see a serial killer-ghoul's tombstone, which has long since been removed. Ed's space is in between the other Geins.

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Serial Killer Ed Gein's Hometown and Grave

The hometown of the infamous butcher of Plainfield. The grave robbing cannibal was the inspiration for Psycho, the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Silence of the Lambs. Visit his grave site and where his home once stood.

[Jim G., 01/20/2004]
Ed Gein's Gravestone Rescued, But Will It Ever Be Seen Again?

The stolen tombstone of Ed Gein, perhaps America's most "beloved" grave robber, murderer, and cannibal, has been brought home to Plainfield, WI. Last June it mysteriously disappeared from Gein's grave in Plainfield Cemetery.

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[07/04/2001] Complete News Story

Murderous Ghoul Ed Gein's Grave

Address:
5th Ave., Plainfield, WI
Directions:
I-39 exit 136. East on Hwy 73, then an immediate left (north) on 5th Ave. to the Cemetery. Ed is buried next to his mom; look for the "Gein" headstones.
Hours:
Cemetery hours.
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