Ed Gein's alleged girlfriend was Adeline Watkins. Initially, she claimed they had a 20-year romantic relationship, describing Gein as kind and good. However, she later retracted these statements, clarifying that their relationship was more platonic and lasted only about seven months on and off. After Gein's arrest, Adeline distanced herself from the media and lived a quiet, ordinary life. She eventually married a man named Torqulson, settled in Monroe, Wisconsin, and lived away from the public spotlight until her death in 2003 at age 81. She had no involvement in Gein's crimes and did not spiral into drama following the case.
