Ed Gein's story is disturbing, even in a time where violence and death and murders and torture are banalised in the media, Ed Gein's story is still disturbing. It reveals the depth of evil that humans can have, the insanity that would lead a man to eat soup off bowls made from a human skull, own lampshades made of skin etc... These things should remain in the realm of urban legends and horror movies. ironically Gein had a huge impact on popular culture at the time, Psycho and The Texas chainsaw massacre were inspired by him. The best part of this story is that Eddie gained more from his punishment than he had lost, he was sent to a psychiatric institution where he lives a much better life than he did when he was free, so the guy not only murdered, skinned, beheaded women, opened graves and stole bodies, but also he got a life upgrade that was supposed to be a punishment. the irony of the judiciary system that redeemed him too insane to be responsible for his acts...