how old was ed gein in monster

Ed Gein was born on August 27, 1906. The Netflix series "Monster: The Ed Gein Story," which portrays his life and crimes, was released on October 3, 2025. This means Ed Gein would be depicted as approximately 49 years old during the time the series covers his infamous crimes in the 1950s. The show spans his life from his childhood through his arrest and later years, with particular focus on the 1950s when his crimes were uncovered. Ed Gein died in 1984 at the age of 77.