Monster: The Ed Gein Story is the third instalment of the Netflix true-crime anthology series, created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan. The first two instalments were centred around the infamous Jeffrey Dahmer and the Menendez brothers, Lyle and Erik. The series aims to bring to light the stories and twisted mindsets of the world’s most notorious criminals by taking creative liberties and making them interesting to watch. The Ed Gein Story featured cameos of several other criminals besides the leading man, such as Richard Speck, also known as the Birdman.
Unlike most criminals, Richard was a married man. His wife, Shirley Annette Malone, stayed with him for a few years before things turned ugly between them, leading to their permanent split. But the process of moving on wasn’t easy for someone with a troubled mindset like Richard. Read to know all about his wife, Shirley, the reason for the separation and the impact of the same on Richard Speck.
Richard Speck and Shirley Annette Malone’s bizarre relationship
