PLAINFIELD, Wis. – Renewed interest in the case of Ed Gein, fueled by Netflix’s “monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” and subsequent true crime fascination, is drawing attention to the locations central to his crimes in rural Wisconsin. While the series focuses on Dahmer,Gein’s earlier,horrific acts laid groundwork for the public’s understanding of serial killers and body desecration,and his former home and the cemeteries he frequented are now points of morbid curiosity.
Gein’s dilapidated farmhouse, located at 888 E. Highway 67 in Plainfield, remains a privately owned residence. Though not open to the public, the property continues to attract visitors and has become a focal point for those interested in the dark history of the region. The house itself is largely unchanged from the time of Gein’s arrest in 1957, though it underwent some structural repairs after being purchased in 1968. The property’s continued existence serves as a chilling reminder of the crimes committed within its walls.
Beyond his home, several cemeteries in the surrounding area were targeted by Gein, who exhumed bodies to create trophies and household items.
Plainfield Cemetery, located at the entrance to the village, was one of the primary sites of Gein’s grave robbing.
Approximately nine miles north of Plainfield,in Almond,lies Spiritland Cemetery,near the intersection of County Highways BB and D. Gein also frequented this location to exhume bodies. A 2008 photograph shows the cemetery’s quiet, rural setting.
Hancock Cemetery, located at N3800 4th Ave. in hancock, Wisconsin, is another site linked to Gein’s activities, according to true crime resources like cultofweird.com and houseofgein.com.
