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Horror Haunts Plainfield 50 Years Later

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It’s been 50 years since Plainfield police entered the home of Ed Gein.The mild-mannered farmer was suspected in the disappearance of Bernice Worden, a hardware store owner.What followed sparked a horrific legend which has inspired writers and filmmakers for half a century, and still haunts the quiet Wisconsin town. Brian Bull reports…

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