Introducing: CRIMES OF…

Summary

Podcast Summary:

The Binge Crimes: The Vanishing of Janis Rose
Special Preview Episode – Introducing: CRIMES OF…
Date: October 17, 2025
Host: Larrison Campbell
Featured Hosts: Sabrina Deanna Roga & Corinne Vien (from “Two Girls One Ghost”)

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Episode Overview

This special episode of "The Vanishing of Janis Rose" introduces listeners to a new podcast series called "CRIMES OF..." Hosted by Sabrina Deanna Roga and Corinne Vien, "CRIMES OF..." is a weekly true crime anthology series focusing on a different theme each season. Its inaugural season, “Crimes of Infamy,” dives into real-life crimes that inspired some of Hollywood’s most iconic horror villains. The preview centers around notorious murderer Ed Gein, exploring his crimes and cultural legacy.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Crime House Studios’ New Show Introduction

[00:00–01:18]

• Larrison Campbell introduces "CRIMES OF..." and teases its unique weekly anthology format.
• The first season, “Crimes of Infamy,” traces the real crimes behind Hollywood horror icons.

Notable Quote:

“It’s a weekly true crime anthology series that explores a new theme each season from crimes of the paranormal, unsolved murders, celebrity downfalls, and more.”
—Larrison Campbell (00:20)

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2. Ed Gein: Two Truths and a Lie

[01:29–02:43]

• Sabrina and Corinne start with a game about Ed Gein, laying out three “facts.”
  1. Furniture made of human body parts was found in his house.
  2. He was a beloved babysitter in town.
  3. He was found guilty immediately and spent his life in prison.
• The hosts discuss the unsettling truth that Ed was, in fact, popular with local children—making the story even more chilling.

Key Insight:

• The “lie” is that Gein was found guilty right away; instead, he was declared mentally incompetent and institutionalized.

Notable Quotes:

“...I really want it to be number two, because how could a serial killer be the town beloved babysitter?”
—Corinne Vien (02:05)

“Shockingly, number three is the lie. Ed did not spend the rest of his days behind bars, but instead...he was found mentally incompetent to stand trial.”
—Sabrina Deanna Roga (02:29)

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3. Ed Gein’s Legacy and Influence

[02:43–04:11]

• Ed Gein’s violent crimes and psychological profile made him an infamous American killer.
• His atrocities directly inspired the villains in “Psycho,” “The Silence of the Lambs,” and “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.”
• The hosts highlight the crossover between Gein’s personal life and fiction.

Notable Quote:

“He’s also the real-life monster who inspired the iconic films like Psycho, Silence of the Lambs, Texas Chainsaw Massacre and so many more.”
—Corinne Vien (04:11)

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4. The Book and Movie "Psycho": The Gein Connection

[04:11–06:14]

• Robert Bloch, author of "Psycho," was living just 35 miles from Gein as the real crimes unfolded—yet didn’t know Gein’s full story while writing.
• "Psycho" was later adapted by Alfred Hitchcock in 1960, with the Norman Bates character reflecting aspects of Gein.
  • Differences are acknowledged: Gein never ran a motel or reenacted “the shower scene,” but similarities (like psychological dependence on his mother) are emphasized.
• The hosts discuss the mother-son psychodynamics shared by Bates and Gein.

Notable Quotes:

“Bloch has no idea the full extent of Gein’s history and the murders until after the book was already published…Shockingly, his character, Norman Bates is eerily similar to Ed Gein.”
—Sabrina Deanna Roga (04:40)

“...the similarities that the two did share were intricate. Like the sexual repression both Augusta and Norma encouraged in their sons…both men snapped after their mother's untimely deaths.”
—Corinne Vien (05:34)

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5. Pop Culture Reflections: Why Do These Stories Captivate Us?

[06:14–06:35]

• The hosts challenge the audience to consider why society is so fascinated by real-life monsters like Gein.
• They question both the psychological roots behind such criminals and the public’s preoccupation with them.

Memorable Moment:

“What is it about Ed Gein and all of these real-life monsters that makes for such fascinating on-screen characters? Why are they messed up? Why are we messed up watching it?”
—Sabrina Deanna Roga (06:17)

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6. Show Wrap-Up & Call to Action

[06:35–06:56]

• Listeners are encouraged to explore the new podcast further on their preferred platforms.

Notable Quote:

“Thank you for listening to the start of our new show, Crimes Of. If you want to hear what happens next, search Crimes of and follow wherever you listen to podcasts…”
—Corinne Vien (06:35)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

| Timestamp | Segment/Event | |:-------------:|-------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:00–01:18 | Larrison Campbell introduces “CRIMES OF...” and its first season | | 01:29–02:43 | Two Truths and a Lie: Ed Gein facts and discussion | | 02:43–04:11 | Ed Gein’s infamy and pop culture legacy | | 04:11–06:04 | “Psycho” and Ed Gein: Book, movie, and character parallels | | 06:14–06:35 | The psychology of fascination with true crime | | 06:35–06:56 | Call to action: how and where to subscribe |

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Overall Tone & Style

• Sabrina and Corinne bring a conversational, sometimes irreverent, but always respectful approach to disturbing subject matter.
• Their interplay mixes humor (“Maybe have fava beans and Chianti…with apple pie and a slice of cheese on top.” – Sabrina, 06:09) with genuine curiosity and social commentary.
• The teaser sets the stage for an engaging, visually rich podcast blending true crime with pop culture analysis.

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Useful for New Listeners

This preview gives a compelling taste of what to expect from “CRIMES OF...”—host chemistry, deep dives into both the history and psychology of infamous crimes, and explorations of the cultural impact of those crimes on film and fiction. Listeners are left both disturbed and intrigued, and likely to subscribe for more.

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Note:
This summary excludes promotional breaks, advertisements, and generic outro content. For more, search “CRIMES OF...” wherever you get your podcasts.

Transcript

[Larisin Campbell]

Hey, everyone, it's Larisin Campbell. If you're loving the vanishing of Janice Rose, you need to check out Crimes of the newest show from Crime House Studios. It's hosted by Sabrina Deanna Roga and Corinne Vien of Two Girls One Ghost. And Corinne was also behind one of the biggest podcasts of 2025, Blink. Now they're bringing you Crimes of. It's a weekly true crime anthology series that explores a new theme each season from crimes of the paranormal, unsolved murders, celebrity downfalls, and more. For their first season, Sabrina and Corinne are diving into crimes of infamy. It's the real life true crime events behind Hollywood's most iconic horror villains. From cult classics to massive franchise. I'm excited to share a special preview of Crimes of with you. If you like what you hear, follow Crimes of on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen so you can get even more episodes. We'll also include a link to the show in the description of this episode. Here it is.

[Sabrina Deanna Roga]

Now.

[Corinne Vien]

This is his crime house.

[Sabrina Deanna Roga]

Let's play a quick little game, Sabrina. Ooh, I want to play Two Truths and a Lie.

[Corinne Vien]

Your favorite.

[Sabrina Deanna Roga]

I know. So I will give you three facts about today's subject, a 1950s real life killer named Ed Gein. And you're gonna guess which one is the lie.

[Corinne Vien]

Okay, ready?

[Sabrina Deanna Roga]

Okay. Number one, when police entered Ed Gein's house, they found furniture made of human body parts.

[Corinne Vien]

Okay.

[Sabrina Deanna Roga]

Number two, Ed was a trusted babysitter around town who was loved by the kids for his magic tricks. And number three, Ed was found guilty of his crimes right away, and he spent the rest of his life in prison.

[Corinne Vien]

I really want it to be number two, because how could a serial killer be the town beloved babysitter?

[Sabrina Deanna Roga]

Right. It's so weird.

[Corinne Vien]

Yeah, it's so creepy and unsettling for all those kids to, you know, later in life realize that that was their babysitter. But because it's so outlandish, I feel like that has to be true.

[Sabrina Deanna Roga]

Correct.

[Corinne Vien]

So I'm gonna go with number three.

[Sabrina Deanna Roga]

Shockingly, number three is the lie. Ed did not spend the rest of his days behind bars, but instead, he did spend it in a hospital because he was found mentally incompetent to stand trial. And then he was later ruled not guilty by reason of insanity.

[Corinne Vien]

So today we'll tell you all about Ed's victims, his life, and the twisted crimes he committed and. And how Ed's warped mental state became the inspiration for not one, but several of the world's Most iconic horror films.

[Sabrina Deanna Roga]

Welcome to Crimes of the show that takes you into different corners of the true crime universe to explore the biggest cases that changed the course of history. Each eight to 12 episode season, we will dive deeper into the themes, from movies to music, to scandals, to crimes of passion and heartbreaking disappearances. Every Tuesday, we will be here to share these stories in a whole new light. And you can catch the show on YouTube where we will include visuals that bring the cases to life.

[Corinne Vien]

We are calling this season Crimes of Infamy because we are going to be exploring one of our own personal obsessions. Horror movies.

[Sabrina Deanna Roga]

Yeah. And I'm sure you've never wondered what a lampshade made out of real human flesh would look like.

[Corinne Vien]

No.

[Sabrina Deanna Roga]

Or what a pair of pants made from real human legs would be like to wear. But Ed Gein did. And as horrifying and sadistic as that sounds, it is not fiction. It is disturbingly real.

[Corinne Vien]

It's very real.

[Sabrina Deanna Roga]

If you've even dipped a single toe into the true crime universe before, you probably have heard Ed's name mentioned, because he might be one of the most iconic and disturbed killers in American history.

[Corinne Vien]

He's also the real life monster who inspired the iconic films like Psycho, Silence of the Lambs, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and so many more. And we'll talk more about these films right after this. So now, maybe the most infamous nod to Ed Gein is the character Norman Bates, the main character in Psycho. But before we talk about the movie, let's talk about the book, Robert Bloch.

[Sabrina Deanna Roga]

So it turns out Bloch was writing the novel Psycho in 1958, 35 miles away from where Gein lived. And this is when all of these crimes are happening. But Bloch has no idea the full extent of Gein's history and the murders until after the book was already published. So, shockingly, his character, Norman Bates is eerily similar to Ed Gein. He was writing this book just miles from where Ed Gein was committing these atrocious acts, but had no clue.

[Corinne Vien]

So then this book was then adapted into a film by Alfred Hitchcock, King of horror, in 1960. And while there are some differences, like, Ed never ran a hotel like Norman Bates did, and he never killed anyone in the shower like that infamous scene in Psycho, like Norman did. And Ed didn't keep the corpse of his mother in his home, although arguably he did. Cause he did take the head into his home.

[Sabrina Deanna Roga]

Right.

[Corinne Vien]

So the similarities that the two did share were intricate. Like the sexual repression both Augusta and Norma encouraged in their sons. They both fostered a deep emotional dependence in their children, and that led to a disturbing Oedipus complex in both men. And then also both men snapped after their mother's untimely deaths. So this movie has so many twists and turns and other similarities to Ed Gein that we don't want to spoil it for you, but if you haven't seen it, what are you doing? So who are you? What's wrong with you? Sorry. No, no judgment.

[Sabrina Deanna Roga]

Pause this episode right now. Go watch it. Go watch it and come back.

[Corinne Vien]

Yes, have a movie marathon after this.

[Sabrina Deanna Roga]

Episode with fava beans and Chianti apple pie with a slice of cheese on top.

[Corinne Vien]

Because this is absolutely one to add to your watch list.

[Sabrina Deanna Roga]

And I think all of this begs a more interesting question, which is what's more interesting? What is it about Ed Gein and all of these real life monsters that makes for such fascinating on screen characters? Why are they messed up? Why are we messed up watching it?

[Corinne Vien]

We're all a little bit messed up in the head. Thank you for listening to the start of our new show, Crimes Of. If you want to hear what happens next, search Crimes of and follow wherever you listen to podcasts or subscribe to Crime house Studios on YouTube. We appreciate your support.

[Larisin Campbell]

Follow Crimes of a Crime House original Now. New episodes release every Tuesday. Again, that's Crimes Of. Click the link in this episode description to listen now or follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever you listen to podcasts.