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The Truth Behind The Alleged "Romance" Of Ed Gein: Adeline Watkins' Shifting Story

Summary by The Free Press (Tampa)
The arrest of notorious criminal Ed Gein in 1957 brought forth a bizarre claim of an alleged romantic relationship with a Plainfield woman named Adeline Watkins. However, the nature of this connection, initially sensationalized in the press, was soon walked back by Watkins herself. Following Gein’s apprehension, 50-year-old Adeline Watkins gained notoriety by claiming to […] The Truth Behind The Alleged “Romance” Of Ed Gein: Adeline Watkins’ Shi…

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The Truth Behind The Alleged "Romance" Of Ed Gein: Adeline Watkins' Shifting Story

The arrest of notorious criminal Ed Gein in 1957 brought forth a bizarre claim of an alleged romantic relationship with a Plainfield woman named Adeline Watkins. However, the nature of this connection, initially sensationalized in the press, was soon walked back by Watkins herself. Following Gein’s apprehension, 50-year-old Adeline Watkins gained notoriety by claiming to […] The Truth Behind The Alleged “Romance” Of Ed Gein: Adeline Watkins’ Shi…

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The Free Press (Tampa) broke the news in Tampa, United States on Monday, October 13, 2025.
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