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Ed Gein's Twisted Love Story: Murder, Romance, and Mystery

10/4/2025

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Ed Gein, the "Butcher of Plainfield," reportedly had a 20-year relationship with Adeline Watkins.
In a 1957 interview, Watkins said she almost married Gein and described him as "kind and sweet."
A Netflix series depicts the relationship as complicated, with shared interests in murder and plans to marry; the romance remains unconfirmed by Gein.

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Story summary

Ed Gein, the "Butcher of Plainfield," reportedly had a 20-year relationship with Adeline Watkins.
In a 1957 interview, Watkins said she almost married Gein and described him as "kind and sweet."
A Netflix series depicts the relationship as complicated, with shared interests in murder and plans to marry; the romance remains unconfirmed by Gein.