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Holcomb is located in eastern Kansas, near the Missouri border.

False

The local accent in Holcomb is characterized by a ranch-hand nasalness and a prairie twang.

True

The land in Holcomb is hilly and the views are limited.

False

The advertisement for the dance in Holcomb has been dark for several years.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mr. Clutter's experiments initially failed, but eventually succeeded due to his hard work and dedication.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mr. Clutter's farm consisted of over 800 acres owned outright and 3,000 more worked on a rental basis.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The farm's prosperity depended on wheat, milo seed, and certified grass seed as the primary crops.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The livestock corral on the farm mainly housed ailing steers, milking cows, cats, and the family's favorite workhorse.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mr. Clutter's house was built in 1948 for $40,000 and had a resale value of $60,000.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The interior of Mr. Clutter's house featured liver-colored carpet, a modernistic living-room couch, and a breakfast alcove with blue-and-white plastic upholstery.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mr. Clutter was known for his opposition to stimulants, such as alcohol, and enforced this belief within his family and employees at River Valley Farm.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mr. Clutter was a member of Garden City’s First Methodist Church, with a large congregation of 1,700, most of whom shared his abstinence from stimulants.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mr. Clutter was described as an equitable and charitable employer, known for paying good wages and distributing frequent bonuses.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mr. Clutter enjoyed examining the morning while eating an apple, and was joined by a part-collie mongrel as they ambled off toward the livestock corral.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

River Valley Farm, created by Mr. Clutter in Finney County, encompassed the Arkansas River’s presence but not any evidence of a valley.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mr. Clutter resigned from his position as county agent to create River Valley Farm, aiming to operate a property of his own.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mr. Clutter was qualified to serve as a middleman between the government and despondent farm ranchers due to his expertise in streamlined agricultural practices.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mr. Clutter's endeavor of creating River Valley Farm was initially met with skepticism from Finney County conservatives, who were fond of baiting him about his university notions.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mr. Clutter's daughter, Nancy, was the primary cook in the household.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mr. Clutter's house was primarily designed and built by someone else.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Beverly, the second oldest child, is engaged to a biology student?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Kenyon is the only son in the Clutter family?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mrs. Clutter's health issues are physical, related to a misplaced vertebrae, and will require an operation?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mr. Clutter disapproves of Nancy's relationship with Bobby Rupp due to their different religious backgrounds?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The Clutter family is not preparing for a Thanksgiving reunion with extended family members?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mrs. Clutter occupies her daughter's former bedroom for occupancy?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Nancy returns home late after attending a 'Spook Show' with a boy named Bobby Rupp, causing concern for Mr. Clutter?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mr. Clutter and his wife sleep in the same bedroom?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mr. Clutter's morning routine is delayed due to a tiring yet exhilarating evening where his wife, Bonnie, appeared to have regained vigor?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Beverly, the second oldest child, is studying to be a nurse in Wichita?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mrs. Clutter has been suffering from psychiatric issues for the last six years?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The Clutter family resides in a two-story, fourteen-room frame-and-brick structure?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Holcomb, Kansas has a post office, a depot, and two filling stations?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The majority of Holcomb’s homes are two-story brick houses with no front porches?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The Clutter family's murder in November 1959 brought fear and mistrust among the townspeople of Holcomb?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mr. Clutter was happily married to Bonnie Fox and had four children, including a daughter named Eveanna who lived in northern Illinois?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mr. Clutter's physical condition was not in first-rate condition at the time of the murders?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The quiet town of Holcomb was shaken by the brutal murders, leading to a reevaluation of the relationships among its residents?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The farm ranchers in Finney County, including Holcomb, were not successful due to favorable weather conditions and natural gas resources?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The Holcomb School is a modern and ably staffed “consolidated” school with around 360 students?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Herbert William Clutter was not a prominent and respected figure in the community and in agricultural circles?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Holcomb, Kansas is a small town with only one apartment house?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The description of the Clutter family and Mr. Clutter’s prominence in the community provides no context for the impact of the murders on the town?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The Clutter family's murder did not highlight the peaceful and ordinary nature of Holcomb before the tragic events?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Herbert Clutter was the richest man in Holcomb.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Most homes in Holcomb are two-story frame houses.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The majority of Holcomb's residents are involved in farming and ranching.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The tragic incident in Holcomb occurred in November 1959.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Herbert Clutter was not involved in any community activities.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Herbert Clutter was known for his exceptional physical condition.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bonnie Fox, Herbert Clutter's wife, lived in northern Illinois.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The tragic incident in Holcomb claimed the lives of six people.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Herbert Clutter was a prominent and respected figure in the community.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Herbert Clutter served on the Federal Farm Credit Board.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Herbert Clutter had three children.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Most of Holcomb's residents were negatively impacted by recent droughts.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Nancy Clutter was known for her exceptional physical condition?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Nancy Clutter was the primary cook in the household?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Nancy Clutter was the president of her class and a leader in the 4-H program?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Nancy Clutter's father, Herbert Clutter, was not involved in any community activities?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bonnie experienced postnatal depression following the birth of each of her children.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bonnie's despondency after childbirth was consistent and did not improve over time.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bonnie found joy and happiness during the years of the Sunday picnics and summer excursions to Colorado.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bonnie's despondency seemed to persist even on her best days, despite occasional periods of relief.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nancy seeks her father's help and he decides to take her place at the 4-H meeting.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nancy's confidante, Susan, questions her about holding hands with Jerry Roth, a school basketball star.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nancy plans to attend Kansas State University with Susan as art students and roommates.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Susan, Nancy's confidante, doesn't have a father figure and cannot relate to Nancy's situation fully.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nancy feels conflicted about her relationship with her father and her love for Bobby.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nancy feels tongue-tied when trying to express her feelings to her father and wishes to make him understand her love for Bobby.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nancy is uncertain whether her behavior is causing her father’s grouchiness.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nancy is a pretty, agile girl with chestnut hair and kind, translucent eyes.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nancy values her gold watch, cat friend Evinrude, and Bobby’s signet ring.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nancy discusses her troubled relationship with her father and her love for Bobby.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The text portrays Nancy's internal struggle with her relationships and her packed daily schedule.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nancy's confidante, Susan, doesn't have a father figure and cannot relate to Nancy's situation fully.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Nancy's friend Susan is worried about something and is close to the Clutter family?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Nancy mentions smelling smoke and feeling like she's losing her mind?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Dick works as a mechanic and has recently been released from prison?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Perry has a fraternity tattoo under his left eye?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The excerpt is from the book 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Dick and Perry are planning a robbery and have lied about their whereabouts?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Perry's family and Dick's family do not approve of their association?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The two men plan to deceive someone to gain access to a house?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Susan transferred to a different school, causing her and Nancy to be apart?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Perry is trying to improve Dick's grammar and vocabulary?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Dick and Perry are preparing for a crime, with Perry bringing a guitar and a shotgun?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The passage sets the stage for the crime that Dick and Perry are planning?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Clutter weighed only ninety-eight pounds at the time of the events.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Jolene expresses her desire to make a pie every day.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Clutter had once enrolled as a student nurse and later regretted not completing the course.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Clutter worries about Jolene's happiness.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Clutter's background as the daughter of a wheat grower is mentioned in the text.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Clutter's marriage to Herb and her feelings about his frequent travels are discussed.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Clutter's husband, Herb, was a college classmate of her brother.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Clutter was satisfied with the job done by Dick and Perry.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nancy and Jolene baked a pie together, and Nancy was proud of their creation.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Clutter is described as relaxed and composed throughout the text.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Clutter's collection of miniature items is not mentioned in the text.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Jolene finds Mrs. Clutter to be relaxed and confident.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Dick has a tattoo of a blue rose on his shoulder?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Dick's wife's name is Carol?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Dick's wife remarried after their separation?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Dick has three sons?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Kenyon's friend was a better shot than him during the rabbit roundups.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The rabbit factory paid ten cents a head for the rabbits delivered by the boys.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Kenyon and his friend enjoyed overnight hunting hikes along the shores of the river.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Kenyon's friend, Bob, began spending less time with him due to his involvement with a girl.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Perry's fearless self-assurance limits his relationships.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Perry and Dick buy a white nylon cord for the murders they plan.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Kenyon is building a hope chest for his fiancée, Beverly.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Kenyon and Bob enjoy racing coyotes with their truck, the Coyote Wagon.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The Sand Hills is a mysterious area near River Valley Farm.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Kenyon and Bob's attempt to outrace coyotes in the moonlit evenings is detailed.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Nancy's confidante, Susan, doesn't have a father figure and cannot relate to Nancy's situation fully.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Kenyon's physical appearance and his friendship with Bob Jones are described.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Perry considers buying black stockings for disguise.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Kenyon's den is a place for his carpentry and Nancy's needlework.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Dick dismisses the need for stockings, emphasizing the plan's flawlessness.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The boys' wild and beautiful fun with the coyotes creates thrilling experiences.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Dick and Perry's disfigurements were a result of car accidents and a motorcycle wreck respectively?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Garden City was founded soon after the Civil War, growing into an opulent ranching center with saloons and an opera house?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Buffalo Jones played a significant role in Garden City's expansion?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Garden City is often overlooked by travelers despite boasting friendly people, good schools, and a well-run public library?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The citizens of Garden City boast about the town's amenities, including a well-run public library, a competent daily newspaper, and a large park with a menagerie?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The distance between Olathe and Holcomb is around 400 miles, with Garden City being a suburb of Holcomb?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Garden City today has souvenirs of its past, including the Buffalo Block and the Windsor Hotel?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The two men, Dick and Perry, dress up and leave for a destination in a car, portrayed as clean and tidy?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Garden City is a fair-sized town in the middle of the continental United States, often overlooked by travelers?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Garden City has green-lawned and shady squares, placid residential streets, a park with a small menagerie, and a large swimming pool?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The majority of Holcomb’s homes are two-story brick houses with no front porches?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Perry's tattoos are elaborate, done by professionals, including a tiger, snake, and other intricate designs?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Garden City residents openly acknowledge social grading within the community?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The elite in Finney County are predominantly left-wing Democrats?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mr. Clutter was not part of the local patricians' social circle?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The Finney County 4-H Club aimed to help urban area residents develop practical abilities and moral character?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mr. Clutter suggested honoring Mrs. Ashida at the Achievement Banquet?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mrs. Ashida and her family had not received gifts from Mr. Clutter and his family?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mrs. Ashida sought Mr. Clutter's opinion about giving her husband gold teeth for Christmas?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mrs. Ashida asked Mr. Clutter to make a speech in her honor at the banquet?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mrs. Ashida admired Mr. Clutter's ability to speak to a large audience and be convincing?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mrs. Ashida considered leaving for better opportunities in Colorado?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mr. Clutter's reaction to Mrs. Ashida's idea disappointed her?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mrs. Ashida did not consider Mr. Clutter to be a gentleman?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bob Johnson is the wife of the New York Life Insurance agent.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bob Johnson received a telephone call from a friend while he was about to plunge a knife into the roast pheasant.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bob Johnson believed there was some mistake when he first heard about what had happened in Holcomb.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Eveanna Jarchow and her benefited from Bob Johnson's honorable attitude.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Nancy's mother, Mrs. Clutter, had been shot point-blank in the side of the head?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mr. Clutter had been shot and had his throat cut, and was found in front of the furnace?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Kenyon, one of the Clutter family members, was found gagged with adhesive tape and shot in the face?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Sheriff Robinson found some shotguns in the closet and confirmed that they had been fired recently?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mr. Clutter's billfold was found with a mess of cards spilling out of it, and it contained a significant amount of money?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Nancy Clutter was found tied with her hands in front of her, and she was wearing two rings and some jewelry?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The sheriff and his team found evidence of a struggle and disturbance in the Clutter family's home?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Kenyon, the most recognizable of the victims, was found wearing a T-shirt and blue jeans, with his head propped by pillows?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mr. Clutter and Kenyon were found in the master bedroom, tied and shot in the same manner as the other family members?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The murderer left behind clues such as discharged cartridges or footprints that could lead to their identification?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Kenyon was the only son in the Clutter family?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The sheriff and his team were able to find clear evidence of the murderer's identity and motive during their investigation?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Nancy Clutter was shot in the back of the head with a shotgun held about two inches away?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Nancy Clutter was found wearing a bathrobe, pajamas, socks, and slippers at the time of the incident?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The sheriff kept his hand on his hip pistol, ready to draw, while investigating the crime scene?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Nancy Clutter was lying on her side, facing the wall, when she was found?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mrs. Sadie Truitt is the oldest native-born Holcombite at the age of 75?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mrs. Clare, the local postmistress, was previously a dance hall hostess?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mother Truitt abandoned her duties for the first time on November 15 when she saw the ambulances head towards the Clutter property?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The mail messenger, Mrs. Sadie Truitt, describes her job as honest work and government work?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Holcomb's mail messenger, Mrs. Sadie Truitt, bids so low for her job that it riles the boys who would like to have it?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mrs. Clare, the postmistress, is a famous figure in Finney County due to her previous occupation as a dance hall hostess?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mrs. Clare operated the Holcomb Dance Pavilion with her late husband until 1955?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mrs. Clare's appearance is described as gaunt, trouser-wearing, woolen-shirted, cowboy-booted, and ginger-colored?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mrs. Clare is a caustic, somewhat original, and entirely imposing lady who presides over the Holcomb post office?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mrs. Clare and her late husband operated the Holcomb Dance Pavilion, attracting a fast-drinking, fancy-stepping clientele from a hundred miles around?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mrs. Clare's celebrity in Finney County is derived from her present occupation as the postmistress?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mother Truitt abandoned her duties for the first time on November 15 when she saw the ambulances head towards the Clutter property?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Garden City is often overlooked by travelers despite boasting friendly people, good schools, and a well-run public library?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: River Valley Farm, created by Mr. Clutter in Finney County, encompassed the Arkansas River’s presence but not any evidence of a valley?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The elite in Finney County are predominantly right-wing Republicans of the Presbyterian and Episcopalian faiths?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mr. Clutter's house was built in 1948 for $40,000 and had a resale value of $60,000?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mr. Clutter suggested honoring Mrs. Ashida, a tenant farmer's wife, for her contributions to the community at the Achievement Banquet?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mrs. Ashida sought Mr. Clutter's opinion about giving her husband gold teeth for Christmas, showing their close relationship and trust?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mr. Clutter was not part of the local patricians' social circle and preferred activities that he felt would 'accomplish something'?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mrs. Ashida admired Mr. Clutter's ability to speak to a large audience and be convincing, emphasizing his fearless nature?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mrs. Ashida and her family had received gifts from Mr. Clutter and his family, and she expressed her fondness for the place they lived despite considering leaving for better opportunities in Nebraska?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mrs. Ashida asked Mr. Clutter not to make a speech in her honor at the banquet, highlighting his ease and ability to convince others, a quality recognized by the community?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mrs. Ashida and her family had received gifts from Mr. Clutter and his family, and she expressed her fondness for the place they lived despite considering leaving for better opportunities in Nebraska?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mrs. Ashida admired Mr. Clutter's ability to speak to a large audience and be convincing, emphasizing his fearless nature?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Clare closed the dance hall after her husband, Homer Clare, passed away.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mother Truitt returned to Mrs. Clare and informed her about ambulances going to the Clutters' residence.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Clare believed that Herb Clutter's busy lifestyle had caught up with him.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Hartman, the owner of Hartman's Café, was not greatly affected by the news of the Clutter family's tragedy.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Clare mentioned that all the neighbors are trustworthy and supportive.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The passage describes the reaction of the average recipient to the news of the Clutter family's tragedy.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Hartman believed that the crime must have been a grudge killing.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The old man at Hartman's Café stated that the only valuable assets in Holcomb were its friends.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Hartman expressed confidence that the revelation of the murderer would not be surprising.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The passage suggests that the community of Holcomb was deeply shaken by the tragic events.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Clare was indifferent to the news of the Clutter family's murder.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Hartman was initially concerned that Bonnie Clutter might have been involved in the tragedy.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The sheriff arrived at the Clutters' house after hearing Mr. Ewalt's story and radioed for reinforcements and an ambulance?

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True or false: Nancy Clutter was found wearing a bathrobe, pajamas, socks, and slippers when she was discovered dead in her room?

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True or false: The sheriff was constantly ready to draw his hip pistol while investigating the Clutters' house?

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True or false: Nancy Clutter had been shot in the back of the head with a shotgun held approximately two inches away?

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True or false: Nancy Clutter was found tied up and killed with her hands behind her and ankles bound with Venetian blind cord?

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True or false: Mrs. Clutter was found tied with her hands in front, shot in the head, and wearing jewelry, a robe, and a nightgown?

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True or false: Mr. Clutter and Kenyon were found missing from the house with no sign of struggle?

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True or false: The sheriff and team found evidence of a struggle and disturbance in the Clutter family's home?

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True or false: Kenyon was found in the basement, shot in the face, tied up with intricate cord and gagged?

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True or false: Mr. Clutter was found in the furnace room, shot and throat cut, sprawled on a blood-stained box with a footprint?

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True or false: The sheriff and team were not shocked by the state of the bodies and the lack of clues?

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True or false: The distance between Olathe and Holcomb is around 400 miles, with Garden City being a suburb of Holcomb?

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True or false: Mrs. Clutter has been suffering from psychiatric issues for the last six years?

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True or false: Kenyon and Bob enjoy racing coyotes with their truck, the Coyote Wagon?

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True or false: Nancy values her gold watch, cat friend Evinrude, and Bobby’s signet ring?

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True or false: Mrs. Clutter's husband, Herb, was a college classmate of her brother?

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True or false: Garden City is often overlooked by travelers despite boasting friendly people, good schools, and a well-run public library?

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True or false: River Valley Farm, created by Mr. Clutter in Finney County, encompassed the Arkansas River’s presence but not any evidence of a valley?

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True or false: The elite in Finney County are predominantly right-wing Republicans of the Presbyterian and Episcopalian faiths?

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True or false: Mr. Clutter's house was built in 1948 for $40,000 and had a resale value of $60,000?

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True or false: Mr. Clutter suggested honoring Mrs. Ashida, a tenant farmer's wife, for her contributions to the community at the Achievement Banquet?

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True or false: Mrs. Ashida sought Mr. Clutter's opinion about giving her husband gold teeth for Christmas, showing their close relationship and trust?

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True or false: Mr. Clutter was not part of the local patricians' social circle and preferred activities that he felt would 'accomplish something'?

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True or false: Mrs. Ashida admired Mr. Clutter's ability to speak to a large audience and be convincing, emphasizing his fearless nature?

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True or false: Mrs. Ashida and her family had received gifts from Mr. Clutter and his family, and she expressed her fondness for the place they lived despite considering leaving for better opportunities in Nebraska?

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True or false: Mrs. Ashida asked Mr. Clutter not to make a speech in her honor at the banquet, highlighting his ease and ability to convince others, a quality recognized by the community?

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True or false: Mrs. Ashida and her family had received gifts from Mr. Clutter and his family, and she expressed her fondness for the place they lived despite considering leaving for better opportunities in Nebraska?

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True or false: Mrs. Ashida admired Mr. Clutter's ability to speak to a large audience and be convincing, emphasizing his fearless nature?

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True or false: Mrs. Clare used to own a dance hall and now works at the Federal Building?

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True or false: Mrs. Clare's husband, Homer Clare, passed away recently, prompting her to close the dance hall?

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True or false: Mrs. Truitt informed Mrs. Clare about two ambulances heading to the Clutters'?

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True or false: Mrs. Clare showed indifference to the news of the Clutters being shot?

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True or false: The community is shocked and frightened by the brutal murders of the Clutters?

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True or false: Hartman's Café becomes a hub for shocked gossips and speculation after the murders?

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True or false: Mrs. Hartman expressed disbelief and fear over the Clutter murders?

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True or false: The killings are believed to be a grudge killing by someone who knew the house well?

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True or false: The murders shattered the sense of safety and trust in the neighborhood?

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True or false: Mrs. Clare remains stoic after using up all her fear and grief when her husband died?

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True or false: Mrs. Clare's indifference provoked Mrs. Truitt's curiosity?

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True or false: The community is left wondering who could have committed the crime?

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True or false: Perry and Dick are planning to start a gold prospecting venture in Mexico?

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True or false: Perry and Dick have discussed skin-diving for sunken treasure as one of their projects?

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True or false: Perry and Dick have experience in skippering a canoe and deep-sea fishing?

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True or false: Perry claims to have a map and historical evidence of buried Peruvian bullion and jewelry on Cocos Island?

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True or false: Dick felt uncertain and afraid of Perry after discovering he could not control Perry's sudden cold fevers?

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True or false: Perry had recently bought a pair of dark glasses with mirrored lenses that Dick disliked?

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True or false: Perry admitted to never thinking he could commit a certain act, but considered it different when it came to a specific individual?

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True or false: Dick was comfortable with Perry's reluctance and comment about a particular individual?

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Al Dewey and his family receive numerous phone calls at all hours of the night from journalists, theorists, and concerned citizens about the Clutter family murders.

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The man who calls claiming to be the killer demands a reward before revealing his identity, indicating potential false confessions and opportunistic behavior.

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The absence of Kenyon's radio suggests robbery as a possible motive for the Clutter family murders.

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Mrs. Helm's realization about the missing radio prompts Dewey to reconsider the possibility of robbery as a motive for the murders.

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The investigation eliminates several suspects, including Bobby Rupp and Mr. Smith, leaving the investigation at a standstill.

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The lack of progress and the absence of meaningful leads leave Dewey feeling tense, frustrated, and unable to sleep.

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The investigation includes interviews with Nancy's friends and family members to gather more information about the victims and potential motives for the crime.

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The investigation also includes thorough searches of the Clutter home, leading to the discovery of the missing radio and the gold wristwatch.

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Dewey remains hopeful that the next lead could be the breakthrough needed to solve the case.

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The calls range from wild theories about the motive of the crime to responsible citizens offering helpful information and leads for the investigation.

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A man calls claiming to be the killer but demands a reward before revealing his identity, indicating potential false confessions and opportunistic behavior.

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The lack of progress, meaningful developments include the discovery of a gold wristwatch in Nancy's shoe and the absence of Kenyon's radio, suggesting robbery as a possible motive.

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True or false: Perry and Dick leave Kansas City on November 21, Saturday night, heading to Mexico in a packed car

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True or false: Dick finds Perry annoying and believes something is wrong with him, citing Perry's peculiar behaviors and temper

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True or false: Perry has a quick temper but outwardly remains cool and tough

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True or false: Perry exhibits peculiar behaviors such as wetting the bed, crying in his sleep, and obsessing over treasure guides

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True or false: Howard Fox, Bonnie Clutter's brother, writes a letter to the Garden City Telegram urging forgiveness for the killers

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True or false: Beverly Clutter marries Vere Edward English three days after mourning her family's murder

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True or false: The text includes details about Perry and Dick's departure from Kansas City and their journey to Mexico

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True or false: Dick views himself as normal and balanced, while he sees Perry as having something wrong with him

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True or false: Perry seems relieved to leave Kansas behind, while Dick is conflicted due to leaving loved ones behind

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True or false: Perry and Dick stop to picnic in Mexico, where Dick enjoys the view while Perry reflects on their actions

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True or false: Herbert Clutter served on the Federal Farm Credit Board

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True or false: Herbert Clutter had three children

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True or false: Dewey believed that at least one of the murderers was emotionally involved with the victims?

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True or false: Dewey's investigation aimed to understand the Clutters better than they knew themselves?

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True or false: Dewey had a strong belief in God and practiced rituals such as attending church, saying grace, and prayers before bed?

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True or false: Mrs. Dewey expressed gratitude for the simple pleasures of life, attributing their happiness to their faith and family time?

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True or false: Dewey's vision for the future included a farm with oak and elm trees, and he often practiced shooting there?

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True or false: Dewey and his wife led a normal life, both working and sharing household chores, while saving to build a house on a farm he bought in 1951?

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True or false: Dewey prioritized facts over 'fancy theories' and planned to track down hundreds of people related to the Clutters to gather evidence?

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True or false: Dewey's family was impacted by the case, with his son feeling endangered and his wife concerned about returning to normal life?

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True or false: Dewey refused to accept the theory that the family was killed for a paltry profit, as it would contradict his image of the killer(s)?

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True or false: Dewey was intrigued by the murderers' considerate impulses, such as moving a mattress box to make the victim more comfortable?

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True or false: Dewey believed that the expert execution of the crimes indicated at least one perpetrator with calculated motive and cool-headed slyness?

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True or false: Dewey's faith and family values were integral to his and his wife's existence, influencing their daily routines and outlook on life?

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True or false: Mrs. Sadie Truitt, the mail messenger, is the oldest native-born resident of Holcomb?

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True or false: Mrs. Myrtle Clare, the local postmistress, was the previous owner of the Holcomb Dance Pavilion?

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True or false: The Holcomb post office, referred to as 'the Federal Building,' is in good condition according to the text?

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True or false: Mrs. Truitt abandoned her duties as mail messenger due to the arrival of ambulances at the Clutter property?

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True or false: Mrs. Clare's previous occupation as a dance hall hostess attracted a diverse clientele?

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True or false: The text provides insight into the history of Holcomb, including the origin of its name?

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True or false: The Holcomb Dance Pavilion had tough times during its operation, according to the text?

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True or false: Mrs. Truitt is described as a weathered widow who wears babushka bandannas and cowboy boots?

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True or false: The townspeople's reactions to the murder are detailed in the text?

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True or false: The text showcases the unique personalities and roles of Mrs. Truitt and Mrs. Clare in the context of the small town of Holcomb?

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True or false: The text mentions the incident that led Mrs. Truitt to abandon her duties as mail messenger for the first time?

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True or false: Mrs. Clare's unique appearance and personality traits are described in the text?

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True or false: Mrs. Truitt's role as the mail messenger is described as non-dangerous and easy?

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True or false: Mrs. Clare's unique appearance is described as gaunt, trouser-wearing, woolen-shirted, cowboy-booted, and ginger-colored?

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True or false: Mrs. Clare's previous occupation was a school teacher before becoming the local postmistress?

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True or false: The Holcomb post office is referred to as 'the Federal Building' in the text?

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True or false: Mrs. Truitt abandoned her duties as mail messenger for the first time due to the arrival of ambulances at the Clutter property?

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True or false: The text provides insight into the history of Holcomb, including the origin of its name and the unique character of its residents?

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True or false: Mrs. Truitt is described as a young woman in the text?

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True or false: Mrs. Clare's daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Clare, is the local postmistress and the previous owner of the Holcomb Dance Pavilion?

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True or false: The text includes descriptions of the Holcomb Dance Pavilion, its clientele, and the tough times experienced by Mrs. Clare and her late husband during its operation?

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True or false: Mrs. Truitt's dedication to her job is emphasized despite the challenges she faces, such as her age and familial ties to the town?

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True or false: The townspeople's reactions to the murder and the significance of the post office in the community are not detailed in the text?

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True or false: The text showcases the unique personalities and roles of Mrs. Truitt and Mrs. Clare in the context of the small town of Holcomb, providing a glimpse into the community and its history?

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Study Notes

The Tragic Story of Holcomb, Kansas

  • Holcomb, Kansas, is a small town with a few key buildings, such as the former bank turned into apartments and the Teacherage, a mansion housing the local school faculty.
  • Most homes in Holcomb are one-story frame houses with front porches, and the town also has a post office, depot, and two filling stations, one of which doubles as a grocery store and the other as a cafe.
  • The majority of Holcomb's residents are prosperous farm ranchers of diverse backgrounds, raising cattle, sheep, and various crops, benefiting from recent years of droughtless beneficence and natural-gas resources.
  • Until November 1959, Holcomb was a quiet, unknown town, content with ordinary life, but that changed when four shotgun blasts ended the lives of six people, including Herbert William Clutter, a prominent and respected figure in the community.
  • Herbert Clutter was a well-respected and influential citizen of Holcomb, known for his exceptional physical condition, community involvement, and leadership roles in agricultural organizations.
  • Despite not being the richest man in Holcomb, Clutter was widely recognized and respected in the community and beyond, having been involved in building the First Methodist Church and serving on the Federal Farm Credit Board.
  • Herbert Clutter was married to Bonnie Fox and had four children, including a daughter, Eveanna, who lived in northern Illinois but frequently visited Holcomb.

A Day in the Life of Mrs. Clutter

  • Perry and Dick acknowledge Mrs. Clutter as a good person and a sweet mother
  • Dick and Perry finish their work and are satisfied with the job done
  • Nancy and her protegee, Jolene, bake a pie together and Jolene is proud of her creation
  • Nancy is busy with errands and a trumpet solo, leaving Jolene with Mrs. Clutter
  • Jolene finds Mrs. Clutter to be unrelaxed and defenseless, arousing protective compassion in her
  • Mrs. Clutter drinks coffee despite her husband's boycott and weighs only ninety-eight pounds
  • Jolene expresses her desire to make a pie every day and Mrs. Clutter worries about her happiness
  • Mrs. Clutter shows Jolene her collection of miniature items and shares about her childhood
  • Mrs. Clutter had once enrolled as a student nurse and later regretted not completing the course
  • She married Herb, a college classmate of her brother, and feels lonely due to Herb's frequent travels
  • Mrs. Clutter's background as the daughter of a wheat grower and her regret about her nursing course
  • Her marriage to Herb and feelings about his constant travels

In Cold Blood: Introduction to Characters and Setting

  • Dick's facial disfigurement is a result of a car accident in 1950, leaving his face tilted, with mismatched features
  • Perry, Dick's companion, was severely injured in a motorcycle wreck in 1952, leading to him becoming an aspirin addict
  • Perry's tattoos are elaborate, done by professionals, including a tiger, snake, and other intricate designs
  • The two men, Dick and Perry, dress up and leave for a destination in a car, portrayed as clean and tidy
  • The distance between Olathe and Holcomb is around 400 miles, with Garden City being a suburb of Holcomb
  • Garden City was founded soon after the Civil War, growing into an opulent ranching center with razzle-dazzle saloons and an opera house
  • Buffalo Jones, an itinerant buffalo hunter, played a significant role in Garden City's expansion
  • Garden City today has souvenirs of its past, including the Buffalo Block and the Windsor Hotel
  • Garden City is a fair-sized town in the middle of the continental United States, often overlooked by travelers
  • Despite being perceived as just another town, Garden City boasts friendly people, good schools, and a well-run public library
  • The town has green-lawned and shady squares, placid residential streets, a park with a small menagerie, and a large swimming pool
  • The citizens of Garden City boast about the town's amenities, including a well-run public library, a competent daily newspaper, and a large park with a menagerie

Life in a Small Town

  • Garden City is remembered with nostalgia by those who have left and provides a sense of roots and contentment for those who have remained.
  • Garden City residents deny social grading, but class distinctions are clearly observed, with church affiliation being a significant factor influencing class status.
  • The elite in Finney County are predominantly right-wing Republicans of the Presbyterian and Episcopalian faiths.
  • Mr. Clutter, an educated and successful man, was a prominent Republican and church leader, entitled to rank among the local patricians.
  • Mr. Clutter was not part of the local patricians' social circle and preferred activities that he felt would "accomplish something."
  • The Finney County 4-H Club, of which Mr. Clutter was chairman, aimed to help rural area residents, particularly children, develop practical abilities and moral character.
  • Mr. Clutter suggested honoring Mrs. Ashida, a tenant farmer's wife, for her contributions to the community at the Achievement Banquet.
  • Mrs. Ashida and her family had received gifts from Mr. Clutter and his family, and she expressed her fondness for the place they lived despite considering leaving for better opportunities in Nebraska.
  • Mrs. Ashida sought Mr. Clutter's opinion about giving her husband gold teeth for Christmas, showing their close relationship and trust.
  • Mr. Clutter's reaction to Mrs. Ashida's idea delighted her, as she knew he was a gentleman and would not approve unless he meant it.
  • Mrs. Ashida asked Mr. Clutter not to make a speech in her honor at the banquet, highlighting his ease and ability to convince others, a quality recognized by the community.
  • Mrs. Ashida admired Mr. Clutter's ability to speak to a large audience and be convincing, emphasizing his fearless nature.

Clutter Family Murders Detailed Account

  • Nancy Clutter found tied up and killed, with her hands behind her and ankles bound with Venetian blind cord
  • Mrs. Clutter found tied with her hands in front, shot in the head, and wearing jewelry, a robe, and a nightgown
  • Mr. Clutter and Kenyon missing, Mr. Clutter's glasses found but no sign of struggle in the house
  • Shots fired in the house, telephone wires cut, shotguns checked for recent firing
  • Undersheriff finds Kenyon in the basement, shot in the face, tied up with intricate cord and gagged
  • Mr. Clutter found in the furnace room, shot and throat cut, sprawled on a blood-stained box with a footprint
  • Sheriff and team search the house, puzzled by the lack of struggle and the complex nature of the crimes
  • Wendle Meier, the undersheriff, discovers Kenyon's body in the basement, tied up and shot in the face
  • The sheriff and team are shocked by the state of the bodies and the lack of clues
  • Mr. Clutter found in the furnace room, shot and throat cut, sprawled on a blood-stained box with a footprint
  • The sheriff and team search the house, puzzled by the lack of struggle and the complex nature of the crimes
  • Wendle Meier, the undersheriff, discovers Kenyon's body in the basement, tied up and shot in the face

Murder in a Small Town

  • Mrs. Clare, a former dance hall owner, now works at the Federal Building
  • Homer Clare passed away recently, and Mrs. Clare closed the dance hall
  • Mrs. Truitt informs Mrs. Clare about two ambulances going to the Clutters'
  • Mrs. Clare shows indifference to the news, provoking Mrs. Truitt's curiosity
  • Mrs. Clare nonchalantly reveals that the Clutters have been shot
  • The community is shocked and frightened by the brutal murders
  • Hartman's Café becomes a hub for shocked gossips and speculation
  • Mrs. Hartman expresses disbelief and fear over the Clutter murders
  • The killings are believed to be a grudge killing by someone who knew the house well
  • The murders have shattered the sense of safety and trust in the neighborhood
  • The community is left wondering who could have committed such a crime
  • Mrs. Clare remains stoic, having used up all her fear and grief when her husband died

Holcomb's Mail Messenger and the Clutter Family Murder

  • The text describes the aftermath of the murder of the Clutter family, with a detailed account of the scene and the reactions of the townspeople and law enforcement.
  • The town of Holcomb is described, including the frequency of passenger trains passing through, and the town's mail messenger, Mrs. Sadie Truitt, who is also the oldest native-born Holcombite.
  • Mrs. Truitt's role as the mail messenger is detailed, including the dangerous nature of her work, her age, and her familial ties to the town.
  • The text also introduces Mrs. Myrtle Clare, Mrs. Truitt's daughter, who is the local postmistress and the previous owner of the Holcomb Dance Pavilion.
  • Mrs. Clare's unique appearance and personality traits are described, as well as her previous occupation as a dance hall hostess and the clientele it attracted.
  • The description of the Holcomb post office, referred to as "the Federal Building," is given, highlighting its poor condition and Mrs. Clare's nonchalant attitude towards it.
  • The text also mentions the incident that led Mrs. Truitt to abandon her duties as mail messenger for the first time, due to the arrival of ambulances at the Clutter property.
  • Mrs. Truitt is described as a weathered widow who wears babushka bandannas and cowboy boots, and her dedication to her job is emphasized despite the challenges she faces.
  • The townspeople's reactions to the murder and the significance of the post office in the community are detailed, including the title "the Federal Building" for the post office.
  • The text provides insight into the history of Holcomb, including the origin of its name and the unique character of its residents, such as Mrs. Truitt and Mrs. Clare.
  • The text also includes descriptions of the Holcomb Dance Pavilion, its clientele, and the tough times experienced by Mrs. Clare and her late husband during its operation.
  • The text showcases the unique personalities and roles of Mrs. Truitt and Mrs. Clare in the context of the small town of Holcomb, providing a glimpse into the community and its history.

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