Ed Gein’s Hometown Doesn’t Want to Be Known for His Grisly Murders

Netflix’s “Monster: The Ed Gein Story” has put Plainfield, Wisconsin on the map … however not in the way in which the city hoped for.

The newest season of the favored anthology collection follows the lifetime of Gein — nicknamed “The Butcher of Plainfield” — and the crimes he dedicated round his hometown.

The small city’s Clerk Treasurer, Emily Schaut, tells TMZ … “Just like so many places, Plainfield has dark moments in its history. We acknowledge this, and we have worked diligently to become more than a single story.”

Gein confessed to killing 2 girls within the Fifties. Authorities additionally found he exhumed corpses from native graveyards, creating keepsakes from their bones and pores and skin. He was later discovered responsible of murder and sentenced to Central State Hospital for the Criminally Insane.

Schaut has a warning for anybody prepared to overstep bounds to gawk at landmarks from the grisly incidents … “For those interested in visiting Plainfield, please respect the private property laws associated with the Ed Gein case, as trespassing is enforced.”

Schaut says they do not anticipate any important issues, however “law enforcement is equipped to handle any public safety issues that may arise.”

And for these guests who’re “drawn to the shadows” of Plainfield’s previous, Schaut says the city would — understandably — desire them to “discover the full picture of our community throughout the year.”

They even have various Halloween actions for vacationers attracted by the macabre.

“We encourage you to bring your families and enjoy a different side of Plainfield at our Haunts and Harvest event on October 18th, 2025,” Schaut says.

Schaut continues … “Our town’s identity is rooted in our resilience, not our darkest day. We hope you will join us in celebrating the vibrant community we are today.”