what happened to ed gein's brother

Ed Gein's brother, Henry Gein, died in 1944 under mysterious circumstances during a fire on their farmland in Plainfield, Wisconsin. The official account states that while burning marsh vegetation, the fire got out of control, and Henry was later found dead with bruises on his head. His death was ruled an accident caused by asphyxiation leading to heart failure, with no autopsy or official investigation conducted. Despite suspicions and speculation fueled by Ed Gein's later crimes, there is no evidence or confession indicating that Ed Gein killed his brother. Henry's death remains officially classified as an accidental death related to the fire, although some theories suggest otherwise due to the bruising and family dynamics.