Ed Gein's distinct way of talking was largely influenced by his complex and troubled relationship with his mother. According to actor Charlie Hunnam, who portrayed Gein in the Netflix series "Monster," Gein's voice was a mannerism shaped by what he believed his mother wanted him to be. His mother had hoped for a daughter and was disappointed that he was a son, so Gein adopted a persona and voice that reflected this longing, almost like a fabricated character to please her. This voice was not natural but rather a performance influenced by his mother's desires and hostility toward him. The portrayal was also informed by a rare audio recording of Gein's voice made during his arrest, which helped capture his eerie and inconspicuous rural Wisconsin manner of speaking. This vocal affectation fits with the broader picture of Gein's life: he was a socially isolated, psychologically troubled man whose behavior was deeply impacted by his abusive and controlling mother, shaping many aspects of his personality and mannerisms, including the way he spoke.