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Mother’s Boy: The True Story of Ed Gein and the Making of a Monster
Mother’s The True Story of Ed Gein and the Making of a Monster
A chilling, meticulously researched true crime investigation that peels back the darkness behind one of America’s most notorious killers.
From R.M. Cochran comes a gripping account of the crimes, investigation, and cultural legacy of Ed Gein—the reclusive Wisconsin farmer whose shocking deeds inspired Psycho, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and The Silence of the Lambs. Blending narrative drive with documented history, Mother’s Boy traces the grisly discovery on a remote farm, the methodical police work that followed, and the tortured childhood that shaped a monster. This is psychological true crime at its most immersive.
What You’ll Find InsideVivid reconstruction of the Bernice Worden investigation and the chilling evidence recovered
A clear, human portrait of small-town Wisconsin and the neighbors who never saw it coming
A nuanced look at Augusta Gein’s influence and the warped psychology behind the crimes
How the case reshaped American horror and true crime storytelling
Who This Book Is ForReaders of true crime, serial killer biographies, and American crime history
Fans of meticulously sourced, investigative nonfiction with powerful storytelling
Anyone curious how one rural case became a blueprint for modern horror
Great Review“R.M. Cochran delivers the rare true crime book that’s both page-turning and responsible. Mother’s Boy pairs cinematic scene-setting with careful documentation, never losing sight of the victims or the community that endured the aftermath. A definitive, unsettling, and deeply human look at Ed Gein.” — Editorial Review
Why Readers Choose Mother’s BoyAuthentic and centers real people and real consequences—never gratuitous
Clear, compelling from crime scene to courtroom to cultural impact
Research you can draws on historical records, press accounts, and contemporary analysis
A chilling, meticulously researched true crime investigation that peels back the darkness behind one of America’s most notorious killers.
From R.M. Cochran comes a gripping account of the crimes, investigation, and cultural legacy of Ed Gein—the reclusive Wisconsin farmer whose shocking deeds inspired Psycho, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and The Silence of the Lambs. Blending narrative drive with documented history, Mother’s Boy traces the grisly discovery on a remote farm, the methodical police work that followed, and the tortured childhood that shaped a monster. This is psychological true crime at its most immersive.
What You’ll Find InsideVivid reconstruction of the Bernice Worden investigation and the chilling evidence recovered
A clear, human portrait of small-town Wisconsin and the neighbors who never saw it coming
A nuanced look at Augusta Gein’s influence and the warped psychology behind the crimes
How the case reshaped American horror and true crime storytelling
Who This Book Is ForReaders of true crime, serial killer biographies, and American crime history
Fans of meticulously sourced, investigative nonfiction with powerful storytelling
Anyone curious how one rural case became a blueprint for modern horror
Great Review“R.M. Cochran delivers the rare true crime book that’s both page-turning and responsible. Mother’s Boy pairs cinematic scene-setting with careful documentation, never losing sight of the victims or the community that endured the aftermath. A definitive, unsettling, and deeply human look at Ed Gein.” — Editorial Review
Why Readers Choose Mother’s BoyAuthentic and centers real people and real consequences—never gratuitous
Clear, compelling from crime scene to courtroom to cultural impact
Research you can draws on historical records, press accounts, and contemporary analysis
140 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 9, 2025
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December 1, 2025
Ed Gein Facts not myth
A very good attempt at providing the true story of a very complex crime story of Ed Gein is done with specific facts and obvious research while respect everyone affected by the crimes.
A very good attempt at providing the true story of a very complex crime story of Ed Gein is done with specific facts and obvious research while respect everyone affected by the crimes.
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