Neighbor Opens the Barn Door and Finds Berenice Worden

Neighbor Opens the Barn Door and Finds Berenice Worden

The barn door swung open on November 16, 1957, revealing Berenice Worden's body hanging from the rafters, gutted with the precision of a hunter. How could a quiet, agreeable man from Plainfield, Wisconsin, be connected to such a horrific scene?

In this episode, we delve into the disappearance of Berenice Worden and the shocking discovery on Edwin Gein's property, exploring the unsettling details that redefined the scope of the investigation and the disturbing items found within his farmhouse.

Case: Berenice Worden
Date: November 15, 1957
Location: Plainfield, Wisconsin
Suspect: Edwin Gein
Status: Deceased

- Berenice Worden, 58, owned the Plainfield hardware store.
- The last entry in her receipt book was a sale of antifreeze to Edwin Gein.
- Edwin Gein was arrested at a neighbor's house, showing no resistance.
- Investigators found bowls made from human skulls and lampshades from human faces.
- One room in Gein's house, his mother's bedroom, remained untouched and orderly.

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