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==Villainy== | ==Villainy== | ||
Gein, often characterized as that of a misanthropic and jealous person was known for her treatment of her son during his childhood. She often read him handpicked verses from the bible, specifically the old testament due to | Gein, often characterized as that of a misanthropic and jealous person was known for her treatment of her son during his childhood. She often read him handpicked verses from the bible, specifically the old testament due to its heavily misogynistic approach. She also taught her son women were all whores and should be treated with hatred. | ||
Gein's husband, an alcoholic died from his lifelong trouble with the substance in 1940 and her eldest son, Henry was killed in a fire while he and his brother were burning marsh. | Gein's husband, an alcoholic died from his lifelong trouble with the substance in 1940 and her eldest son, Henry was killed in a fire while he and his brother were burning marsh. | ||