World's Most Evil Killers - Season 1 - Eps 7: Ed Gein
A profile of Ed Gein, the killer and body-snatcher who came to be known as the `Butcher of Plainfield', and whose story is thought to have inspired Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho.
About World's Most Evil Killers
Title: World's Most Evil Killers
First Air Date: 2018-03-11
Last Air Date: 2025-03-04
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 8.2/10 (from 4 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 9
Total Episodes: 98
Network: Sky Witness Sky Crime Pick
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Woodcut Media
Synopsis
World’s Most Evil Killers delves into the gripping real-life stories of the world’s most terrifying and prolific killers. From Fred and Rose West to Ed Gein – The Clown Killer – and even to The Milwaukee Cannibal. Each episode focuses on one notorious killer and features authentic first-hand accounts of their behavior, from detectives who ran the case, journalists who reported on the stories, relatives, and at times survivors, alongside series experts who provide analysis. These criminologists, crime journalists and psychologists examine how the infamous killers made headlines both nationally and internationally and why they still continue to evoke fear and fascination in the public eye.
