Monster: The Ed Gein Story , the Emmy-winning series created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, premieres its third season on Friday. This new installment turns its focus to Ed Gein (played by Charlie Hunnam). The infamous serial killer sent shockwaves through 1950s America when his gruesome crimes were discovered. And for those unfamiliar with Gein or the atrocities he committed, buckle up -- this one's a doozy.

Gein was a murderer and body snatcher with an unhealthy obsession with his mother and the female anatomy. You may not know his name, but you've almost certainly felt his cultural impact -- his crimes inspired horror classics like Psycho, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and The Silence of the Lambs. See at Netflix

Gein gained media attention in 1957 after a hardware store employ

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