Save for his attempt to petition for a release in 1974, which was rejected, the mild-mannered Gein made virtually no news while institutionalized. However, he was also found insane at the time of the murder, and as such he was recommitted to Central State Hospital. That November, he was found guilty of the murder of Worden. In early 1968, Gein was determined fit to finally stand trial. He was committed to Central State Hospital, where he variously worked as a mason, carpenter's assistant and medical center aide. ![]() Gein's lawyer, William Belter, entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity, and in January 1958, Gein was found unfit to stand trial.
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