Thomas Hewitt

Cannibal killer

Thomas Brown Hewitt, better known as Leatherface, is the main antagonist of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre film series. Early years (1939-1969): Born on August 7, 1939 in a slaughterhouse Biological mother - Sloan, a slaughterhouse worker Was thrown into a dumpster by his stepfather-boss Found and adopted by Luda Mae Hewitt He was given the name Thomas Brown Hewitt. Suffered from physical deformities and smallpox Had serious mental disorders Youth and first crimes: Worked in the slaughterhouse where he was born Started creating the first masks from leather After the slaughterhouse closed, he killed the director Got hold of his signature chainsaw Was detained by the sheriff but rescued by Brother Hoyt 1973: After an accident involving a family, Carruthers begins a killing spree Creates masks from victims' faces Helps brother Hoyt run the family business Dismembers and consumes the bodies of victims Kills both random travelers and targeted victims Family and connections: Brother - Sheriff Hoyt (Charles Hewitt) Foster Mother - Luda May Hewitt Has a large extended family (uncles, cousins, nephews) Victims: A total of 33 victims are known Including travelers, bikers, church choir members Some of the victims are linked to the Hewitt family. After the events of 1973: According to some reports, he was hiding with his family in the sewers Got a hook prosthesis from Uncle Monty Continued to commit murders Characteristic features: Uses a chainsaw as his primary weapon. Creates masks from human skin Suffers from serious mental disorders Completely submissive to Brother Hoyt's orders. Shows cannibalistic tendencies Thomas Hewitt is one of the most iconic characters in horror history, combining elements of mental illness, a family curse, and horrific violence.