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The character was loosely inspired by Ed Gein, a real serial killer and grave robber from Wisconsin who dug up corpses and used their bones and skin to make everything from clothing to furniture and even silverware.
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Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
From Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, the series tells the story of serial killer, grave robber, and psycho Ed Gein.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2025
The Sons of Anarchy alum, 45, is completely transformed in the promo art for Monster season 3, titled Monster: The Ed Gein Story, as the titular serial killer and grave robber.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Gein was a grave robber, notorious for exhuming corpses from what was supposed to be their final resting place.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
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Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
From Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, the series tells the story of serial killer, grave robber, and psycho Ed Gein.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2025
The Sons of Anarchy alum, 45, is completely transformed in the promo art for Monster season 3, titled Monster: The Ed Gein Story, as the titular serial killer and grave robber.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Gein was a grave robber, notorious for exhuming corpses from what was supposed to be their final resting place.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Grave robber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grave%20robber. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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