Curious Case Files – Episode: The Curious Case of Ed Gein

In this chilling episode of Curious Case Files, we open the file on one of America's most disturbing true crime cases: Ed Gein.

Behind the quiet streets of Plainfield, Wisconsin, lived a man whose crimes would shock the nation and leave a permanent mark on popular culture. Often called "the Butcher of Plainfield," Gein's story is not one of a criminal mastermind, but of isolation, obsession, and a descent into unimaginable horror.

We explore Gein's troubled childhood, the crimes that led to his arrest, and the grim discoveries made on his farm — as well as how his case inspired some of the most iconic villains in film and literature.

Listener discretion is advised as we unpack the psychology, the investigation, and the legacy of a case that still haunts true crime history.

Open the file… and step inside the curious case of Ed Gein.

At the center of suspicion was James W. Lewis, a man with a dark past who sent a chilling extortion letter demanding $1 million to "stop the killings." While Lewis was never charged with murder, his involvement left behind decades of suspicion, conspiracy, and unanswered questions.

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In 1982, Chicago was rocked by a string of mysterious deaths that would change consumer safety forever. Seven innocent people died after taking Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules that had been secretly laced with cyanide. The case became known as the Tylenol Murders—and it remains unsolved to this day.

In this episode of Curious Case Files, we examine the chilling and controversial case of William Roe—a name tied to mystery, unanswered questions, and unsettling details that continue to divide opinion.

What began as an ordinary situation quickly spiraled into a complex case involving conflicting accounts, overlooked evidence, and theories that refuse to fade. As investigators searched for the truth, key moments raised more questions than answers, leaving the public to wonder what really happened—and whether justice was truly served.

Join us as we break down the timeline, explore the theories, and uncover the details that make the William Roe case one of the most perplexing files in true crime history.

🎧 Listen now and decide for yourself: what's the truth behind the case of William Roe?