Accused Stalker Had Purported Piece of John Wayne Gacy’s Brain and a Mummy in His Basement: Cops

A Wisconsin man has been arrested on charges of stalking his ex-girlfriend over a relentless period of 13 years, with police discovering an unsettling collection of items in his home during the investigation. Benjamin Larson, 47, is accused of committing felony stalking, following an official complaint filed by the victim, who reported ongoing harassment dating back to 2013.

The woman, who dated Larson for a brief period in 2013, informed authorities that the relationship took a dark turn when he allegedly threatened her while brandishing a firearm. Describing their time together as “very intense,” she indicated that Larson exhibited an unhealthy fixation on notorious figures, particularly serial killer Ed Gein. After their relationship ended, she relocated to Canada, believing that distance would provide her with some level of safety. However, Larson reportedly continued to track her down by sending letters to her mother, which served as a significant breach of her privacy.

In the years that followed, Larson’s behaviour escalated disturbingly. In 2015, he allegedly sent her an email revealing a tattoo of her initials, alongside claims that he had preserved mementoes from their relationship. The victim, a trained therapist, soon received an array of correspondence from him, including cards where he expressed his intent to continue reaching out “until I hear something from you,” and even referenced her husband and child.

Following the victim’s reports, police executed a search warrant at Larson’s residence in Fond du Lac. What they found during their search was described as a “House of Horrors.” The basement contained an array of chilling items, including ten binders labelled as the “Edward Gein Book,” various objects connected to Gein’s grave, and .22 calibre bullets reminiscent of those used by the Zodiac Killer. Even more alarming was the discovery of vials allegedly containing lethal substances such as arsenic, strychnine, cyanide, and ricin.

Among the more bizarre artefacts in Larson’s collection were a life-size mummy, purportedly labelled as “Princes Taheb 1600 BC,” and skeletal remains encased in a glass casket. The police further found a mannequin dressed as the fictional character Jason Voorhees, which further contributed to the macabre atmosphere of the home. Concerningly, a jar was inscribed with a claim that it contained a piece of serial killer John Wayne Gacy’s brain.

A search of a padlocked bedroom yielded further unsettling discoveries. Officers found a silicone doll bearing an eerie resemblance to the victim, along with various materials that suggested Larson had been obsessively monitoring her life. These included a painting of a nude woman that bore a likeness to her and documents connected to past notorious homicides, including the murder of Berit Beck in Wisconsin.

In a chilling portfolio allegedly compiled by Larson, he expressed his deep frustration over the victim moving on with her life, implying a sense of possessiveness and entitlement towards her. He described his feelings about her relationship and admitted to tracking her movements, writing about how he felt empowered by his surveillance activities. “Creepy, strange, stalker-ish, potentially dangerous? Yes. It is,” he reportedly wrote, indicating a complete absence of remorse for his actions.

Benjamin Larson is currently facing felony stalking charges and has posted a $15,000 bond. He is expected to appear in court for his arraignment on September 11. At this time, his legal representative has not provided any commentary regarding the case. The community remains on edge as the situation continues to unfold, shedding light on the disturbing reality of stalking and the psychological damage it can inflict on victims.