Ed Gein was 51 years old when he was arrested in November 1957 for the murder of Bernice Worden in Plainfield, Wisconsin.

Quick Scoop

  • Ed Gein was born on August 27, 1906.
  • He was taken into custody in mid‑November 1957, making him 51 at the time of his arrest.
  • His crimes and arrest later inspired several infamous horror characters and films, which is why this question still appears in true‑crime and forum discussions today.

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