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'''Augusta Wilhelmine Lehrke Gein''' (July 21 | '''Augusta Wilhelmine Lehrke Gein''' (July 21, 1878 - December 29, 1945) was the mother of the infamous criminal [[Ed Gein]] also known as "The Mad Butcher". Gein was a deeply religious woman who was known for her extremely misogynistic outlook on the world which was influenced by the bible's (old testament) misogyny. Gein could ultimately be considered a leading contributor in her son's downward spiral into into insanity. | ||
She served as the inspiration for Norma Bates, the infamous mother of Norman Bates. | She served as the inspiration for Norma Bates, the infamous mother of Norman Bates. |