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Delve into the chilling true story of Ed Gein, the "Butcher of Plainfield," whose gruesome crimes inspired iconic horror films like Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. Uncover the disturbing details of his life and the macabre discoveries made at his Wisconsin farmhouse. This episode of World's Most Evil Killers explores the dark side of human nature and the terrifying legacy of one of history's most infamous killers. Listen to the new true crime podcast COLD TAPES, and become the lead detective! Subscribe to Real Crime for your weekly dose of true crime! https://coldtapes.com/?utm_source=Real%20Crime&utm_medium=YouTube%20video&utm_campaign=

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Inside The FBI's Most Complex Investigations | FBI Files S3 Marathon (Pt.2) | Real Crime

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Solving a Cold Case: Vodka Bottle Unlocks The Secret To A Shocking Murder

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The Horrifying 1999 Snowtown Murders | City Of Evil | Real Crime

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Fatal Teenage Love: What Happened to Wendy and Jesse? | Murder She Solved | Real Crime

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Fortune Teller Was Unable To Predict Her Own Death | Bizarre Murders | Real Crime

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44:17

The Untold Story Of Myra Hindley: What Drove The Depraved Woman To Kill? (Part 1)

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The Atlanta Serial Killer: Linking Crimes To A Murderer’s Lair | The New Detectives | Real Crime

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52:34

Justice For Katarina: The Capture Of Andrzej Kunowski | World's Most Evil Killers | Real Crime

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43:57

One Last Ride: The Deadly Cabby | World’s Most Evil Killers | Real Crime

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43:15

Daughter Discovers Her Late Dad Was A Serial Killer | Greatest Crimes of All Time | Real Crime

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48:05

The Vigilante Cop And The Psycho Ex-Lover | Confessions Of Crime | Real Crime

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43:53

The Hollywood Ripper (Parts 1 & 2) | Full Episodes

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49:10

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Terror by Mail: The Shocking Case of the Serial Bomber | The New Detectives | Real Crime

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52:51

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56:52

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41:27

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53:38

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54:12

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19:54

From Hero to Suspect: The Shocking Murder Of Loving Parents | Nightmare In Suburbia | Real Crime

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45:38

Disturbing Love Affairs: Joe Cinque's & Sam Abraham's Murders | Poisonous Liaisons | Real Crime

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47:54

Lorenzen Wright: No Defense | Full Episode

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42:17

The Evil Case Of Chad Gurney

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26:31

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48:46

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01:45:04

Out of the Shadows | Full Episode

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42:55

The People v. Kouri Richins | Full Episode

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40:39

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42:09

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43:26

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18:45

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40:35

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49:32

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55:32

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44:29

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48:05

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44:19

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51:43

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46:17

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47:51

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Mental Illness

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45:50

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28:43

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44:23

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The Psychiatrist and the Selfie | Full Episode

44:00

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Ritualistic Vampire Killings Disrupts A Sleepy Town | Bizarre Murders | Real Crime

44:21

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01:40:15

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14:12:38

The Disturbing Truth Behind The Josef Fritzl Case (Full Documentary) | Real Crime

The Disturbing Truth Behind The Josef Fritzl Case (Full Documentary) | Real Crime

45:59

The Killer Who Sparked The Biggest Manhunt

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29:03

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40:06

Candyman: The True Story Behind the Bathroom Mirror Murder | Full Podcast

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03:04:56

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Forensic Files

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The Infamous O.J. Simpson Trial: Tainted Evidence | Real Crime

52:49

Cold Cases Solved: Dr. Sam Shepard's 40-Year Mystery & More | New Detectives | Real Crime

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52:43

The Mysterious Double Murder Of A Loving Older Couple | Exhibit A | @RealCrime

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49:36

Perfect Disguise: Doctors Who Kill | Greatest Crimes Of All Time | Real Crime

Perfect Disguise: Doctors Who Kill | Greatest Crimes Of All Time | Real Crime

48:05

Ink and Intrigue: How a Torn Note Exposed a Shocking Crime | New Detectives | Real Crime

Ink and Intrigue: How a Torn Note Exposed a Shocking Crime | New Detectives | Real Crime

52:00

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Lethal Ladies: The Female Touch | Greatest Crimes of All Time | Real Crime

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48:20

Behind the Flames: Baltimore's Arson-For-Profit Scheme Exposed | The New Detectives | Real Crime

Behind the Flames: Baltimore's Arson-For-Profit Scheme Exposed | The New Detectives | Real Crime

53:33

How Metallica Helped To Solve A Murder | A Killer’s Mistake | Real Crime

How Metallica Helped To Solve A Murder | A Killer’s Mistake | Real Crime

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Finding Jane Doe: Terrifying Murder Solved | The FBI Files | Real Crime

Finding Jane Doe: Terrifying Murder Solved | The FBI Files | Real Crime

50:06

The Doctor Who Killed Over 350 People | Dr. Death | Real Crime

The Doctor Who Killed Over 350 People | Dr. Death | Real Crime

47:53

The FBI's Most Intense Missions | FBI Files Marathon S3 (Pt.1) | Real Crime

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07:27:10

The Childhood Thief: The Case That Shocked Britain | World’s Most Evil Killers

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The Chilling Case of Billy Staton & Letty Castro | The New Detectives | Real Crime

The Chilling Case of Billy Staton & Letty Castro | The New Detectives | Real Crime

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The Marilyn Garland Murder Case: Using Dental Records Solve The Crime | New Detectives | Real Crime

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51:52

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56:40

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43:59

Ex-Marine Turned Cop Killer | Murdered In The Line Of Duty | Real Crime

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The Mysterious Disappearance of a Motel Clerk | The New Detectives | Real Crime

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