In Cold Blood - The REAL Murder House, Gravesites and Other Locations 4K
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In Cold Blood is a non-fiction novel written by author Truman Capote detailing the 1959 murders of four members of the Clutter family in the small farming community of Holcomb, Kansas.
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My great grandmother Rebecca DeLeon was murdered in Garden City, KS in 1935. Her killers fled to Mexico and were never brought to justice. Thank you for showing Valley View cemetery, she's buried there and it was nice seeing it
Such a thoughtful note. This channel attracts such a wonderful tranche of people. Reading that made my day
Sorry to hear about the loss of your great grandmother and nobody bought to justice. That's tough.
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God knows, & you will get Justice🙏
BlessU......🙏
Herb Clutter’s brother was a friend of my family. His wife was my church choir leader. I’m from Larned, Kansas. The Clutters were respected and admired
The Clutters sound like they were great people in every way- they were highly moral, warm, generous, fair-minded, hard-working, intelligent, and all had multiple talens.
Great video. I think Robert Blake was robbed of the Oscar for his role in the movie. I still get chills when I watch the movie as the murder scenes were filmed in the house.
Agreed. Robert’s performance was mesmerizing.
You and your girlfriend did an excellent job on re-telling the horrific murders of this poor family . The Clutter family was your all-American family that’s why the nation was horrified what happened in Kansas. I read “In Cold Blood “ extremely detailed , brilliantly written by Capote. Thank you for the house shown and showing the town , the murders to this day are not forgotten, you are so kind love your channel your compassion , empathy is very apparent . Thank you, you and your cute girlfriend be safe ,be well loved this visit to Holcomb Kansas. RIP to the entire Clutter family May they Rest In Peace. 🕯
Have you seen Infamous? That movie was totally underated! The James Bond guy Daniel Craig played Perry Smith, and Lee Pace played the other guy. Sandra Bullock as Nelle Harper Lee, and Toby Jones and Truman Streckfus Persons, who in early days changed his name to Capote, his stepfathers last name.
Yep Robert Blake played that character to the t one of fav movies of all time
@@janetphillips2875We all know and love Phil Seymour Hoffman, but as a highly discerning film lover, I thought ‘Infamous’ was absolutely stellar!
It felt more accurate than the former performance as well.
I’ve always loved Toby Jones and I’m glad to hear that I’m not the only one who just LOVED ‘Infamous’!
Brava!
Love & Light from Miami Shores🦚
Stay safe mates✌🏼🌎
I used to work in the psych dept at a prison in 2010. The psychiatrist in the office was Dr. Jones. He was the psychiatrist appointed to this case when he was in his 20's. He gave me a copy of In Cold Blood. He told me many stories about Capote and this case. Dr. Jones was a fascinating man.
Wow. Love the way you handled the rude hotel owner. And poor old Mr Clutter, survived two world wars only to be offed by a couple of scumbags. RIP Clutter family 💖
That’s the US for ya…survive wars and get murdered in your home, jogging, at work, in a supermarket, church, college…sad. sick.
Such a horrible crime. You wonder what goes on in mind of a killer.
I had a gun put to my head when I was a home service life insurance agent. Was attacked and robbed.
I survived by the grace of god.
The person that robbed me had killed 6 other people.
I was 29 years and had gotten married for a year.
At the time of robbery , I wondered if I would see my loving wife again.
The horror you go thru when it could be your last breath.
I feel for every victim.
I was lucky . I cherish life everyday
Thank God you’re still here 🙏
Always be ready for that. Mace, at the very least. A dog is a nice asset, too. A Rottweiler is a GREAT dog for that. They're extremely smart and VERY tuned into the vibes and their owners/handlers.
What a wonderful "life lesson" to share.
You're angel was with you on that day
Thank God and all the Saints were spared🙏🏼. So many cases like that there's hardly survivors.
A close friend of mine, Scott Wilson, played Dick Hickock in the film based on Capote's book, IN COLD BLOOD.
Such an amazing actor! He was wonderful in, "In the Heat of the Night" as well!
@@malcolmarmstrong7761 yes and in Walking Dead
Robert Blake and Scott Wilson were relative unknowns when the film was made. I remember Life Magazine describing the making of the film, and noting that the actors bore a strong resemblance to the actual murderers.
I met Scott Wilson at HORRORHOUND in Sharonville Ohio a few years back and have a photo with him
Was Wilson an Actors' Studio member? Did he study with Lee?
I appreciate you taking the time and care to show what happened to that innocent family. Rest in Peace to the Clutter family.
My family is from Garden City. My grandmother was the waitress at Hartmans Cafe at the time. My grandfather and Herb were great friends. Nancy was my dad's babysitter. I love all your videos but this one hit close to home. Thank you for doing an amazing job of telling the story and honoring the Clutter family . Keep up the good work.
I always like hearing the stories of the people who personally knew victims of crime. It reveals more of them as people and not just a story piece. Your grandparents must have been really impacted by it all and felt the terrible loss of their friends.
It always struck me as such a cowardly unnecessary thing for the killers to do.
@@raechelweir8861 Lo I
To say the least @@shonii119
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This is one of the most cruel and senseless crimes I've ever heard about. It still pisses me off, thinking about what happened to this family.
The hi fi California drano murders were just as vile if not the most cruel you have 9 victims in a hi fi shop Basement forced to commit sex acts on the robbers dale Pierre and William andrews as well as each other then to top it off those same victims were forced to drink drano and then shot in the head and the store was set on fire
The Carr brothers now you wanna talke cruel check out the soccer field murder case even the hi fi killers out of California pale next to the carr bros
I'm going to have to go with Ronald Defeo Amityville
Agreed
How did they catch them
Can we take a minute to acknowledge how well built the Clutter family house is!
Yes. It's not what I would call a beautiful house, but it is certainly commodious and well-designed for family life. And, given that Herb Clutter designed it and oversaw the construction himself, you know it was extremely well-built. It would be a dirty shame to demolish it just because his murder occurred there. However, if the current ownership wants to sell that place, they need to do some little improvements here or there. If they want to honor the Clutters, they should keep in mind that Herb loved all things modern and would never tolerate a 75-year-old kitchen. His ghost would tell you to renovate it and open it to the dining room. And for Heaven's sake, please drywall the basement to cover those blood stains on the wall.
Oh my gosh, are there really blood stains on the wall? Yikes. @@chicagonorthcoast
@@jamessilkensen Yes. They're very faded and faint, but you can still see them. All it would take is a coat of epoxy paint, but I would finish the basement and drywall it.
Herb clutter built it.
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What blood stains?? There were people who lived there after and I’m sure they didn’t move in with blood stains on the walls.
I was nine years old when the Clutter's were murdered. My family also lived on a farm in south central Kansas. When it happened that was the very first time we locked our doors as families all across Kansas did for the first time. Many had to install locks on their doors. It changed everyone's sense of security. We didn't feel safe until the murderers were caught. All our doors have remained locked since November 1959. Our innocence was lost. My sister in law went to school with Nancy and Kenyon and it still haunts her.
How terrifying ! It's sad how people can't leave a door unlocked anymore sometimes even during the day ! May the clutters always be at peace ✌
apparently they knew who's house to go to. someone in the jail told one of the killers that mr clutter had money in his safe in the house and these dumb criminals believed it... all they had to do was leave the house without murdering anyone but they paid the price what they did, I hope they repented to God and ask for forgiveness before they died.
We lived in a small town called Nickerson, when this happened and your right everyone locked their doors after that.
Gun violence will do that to everyone’s sense of security. For some it has to be in a certain distance to them to truly feel the pain. After enough pain some start to feel nothing.
Yes, always lock your doors. Men are cowards and greedy for easy gettings.
Gun violence will do this to everyone’s sense of security. Some need it to be a certain distance to them to feel the pain. Some feel too much then stop feeling. Yes, lock your doors.
Men are cowards and will find the easy gettings. Ugh!
It’s wonderful that the family is remembered and honored. In most cases it’s the notorious criminals that people recall.
The killers showed up at my grandparents farm near there after the killings and my grandpa took my mom and uncles out behind thier barn and hid..was def crazy to hear about when i was younger..my mom was 7 years old..
This is not in Truman Capote's book, first I've heard of this.
@@judythomas1797after they didnt get what tjey expected from the robbery they did visit a few places close by to possibly rob..somehow my grandfather and others learned of the incident..my mother told me it the scariest moment of her childhood when my grandfather grabbed a shotgun and rushed the family to hiding..i have no reason to not believe her or him..he has long passed so i cant ask him..
@@phunkeej7109 I believe him. Those types of crime spree killers would do something like that if they didn’t get what they sought on their first round.
I've heard the same from people who had family in the area. They said they didn't know what the "strangers" wanted but knew they were up to no good. People in those small towns know if theirs strangers. My hubby lived in Healey, KS which is very close to Holcomb, he graduated in 1984 & his dad was the manager of the co-op.
I absolutely believe that. absolutely. look at what Starkweather did. these bastards have no conscience but at least the death penalty was quick. not like now where over 20 years later they're still alive
This horrific crime has stayed with me since hearing about it in 1959. Like you, I’ve wanted to see the house, town, and cemetery where the Clutter Family is buried. I cannot thank you enough for giving us such a detailed and respectful overview of a crime that continues to grip the minds and imagination of people all these years later. Thank you Michael and Jessica.
I feel like I'll be this way about the Idaho college murders for sure
You sure don’t look old enough to remember that
Curious why people want to see such a gruesome place
How is it gruesome? Everybody dies somewhere - duh.@@me67226
People still live in that house?????? Oh No.......
For a small museum they’ve put together a really neat collection & display.
Your voice is filled with so much compassion for the Clutter family. God Bless you from 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦
When I was 14, I chose this book at a Scholastic bookfair. The opening sentence had me captivated. By the end of the book not only was I horrified but it also sparked a lifelong interest in true crime and the mystery of why people do the horrible ..Thank you for bringing us to Holcomb.
Me too! Scared the beegeesus out of me but took me from science fiction to fiction, instantly.
Strangely it was also In Cold Blood that sparkled in me the same interest in True crime and I was also in my early teens. At first i had no idea that it was a true story and I already had a interest in crime novels, Poirot, Sherlock Holmes, Maigret.
Me too! It was a distinct turn from fiction to non fiction.
Me too…my mother read it when I was a teenager at 17 years old…was sold out instantly for non-fiction and a life long interest in true crime. Truman Capote’s style in writing “In Cold Blood” was absolutely provocative, emotional, and captivating! I am 58 years old now and I think I’m still searching for another true crime story and storyteller that can match it. If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know.
Same...paperback copy in the school library. Started me on my way. Helter Skelter, too. Be safe and well, everyone.
"In Cold Blood" is an excellent book - I read it start to finish in less than 2 days. I couldn't put it down. Deemed a "non-fiction novel," it is so well written. I also very much enjoyed the movies "Capote" with Philip Seymour Hoffman, and especially, "Infamous" with Toby Jones. The sad thing is that the details of the crime, researching and writing "In Cold Blood" took a serious toll on Mr. Capote; he turned more and more to substances to help cope and became very depressed. He basically had what we would now call PTSD from the experience of writing the book. RIP, Mr. Capote - you wrote some real masterpieces, especially "In Cold Blood." 😢🌹
We make a ride to their house every fall for fun
I had the impression that there were 3 killers.
I watched the movie and cried all through it. I have never been able to get the horror out of my mind.
Plus, his feud with the Swans after Answered Prayers. Theres a series on FX about it. Its good. In Infamous, you probably remember Truman and Nelle Harper Lee arguing over his book, he liked to call, a non- fiction book with fictional techniques! In To Kill A Mockingbird, Nelle based her character Dill, on Truman. I think that was Robert Duvall's first or second role! He showed up on the set, already dressed for the part.
For fun? Wow!
@@Rott1ez Not much else to do for fun out there apparently.
My uncle Mike, the youngest brother of my Grandmother, was a Sergeant with the Garden City police at the time of the Clutter family murders. He received a call at home that morning while having coffee and drove out to the Clutter home.
He said he remembered seeing the bodies, covered in blood.
He was one of the MANY cops that escorted both Smith and Hickcok thru the courthouse during their trial in Garden City.
You did an Amazing job on this story! I was 4 when this happened. I read the book and saw the movie. I have friends that live in Garden city and I myself lived not far from Holcomb Kansas. I know this story very well. The Clutter family should not be forgotten. Thank you for doing this video.
My hubby grew up in Healey, Ks, his dad was the coop manager. He remembers Truman Capote visiting the schools & talking about the book, he was young so he said it didn't really sink in who he was, my hubby graduated in 1984. We live near Kansas City so the story is known by most people. I was so surprised people from Holcomb & garden were so willing to talk to Truman Capote. I agree that they did a great job in telling the story & especially being respectful of the Clutter family, friends & community members.
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I'm in Dodge City and still haven't made it over there to check out.
Next time visit where the Carr brothers did their damage.
None of the film versions of "In Cold Blood" do the book justice, in my opinion. Truman Capote Did a brilliant job of creating a novel-style nonfiction book. The first of its kind, as far as I know.
Yes. Capote created the true crime genre
Completely agree! An amazing book.
Indeed. I read it at least twice over the years.
It was the first True Crime book that I read. I was in high school in the early 70's and have been hooked on the genre ever since. My husband says he sleeps with one eye open because I know too many ways to off him!!
A beautifully written book about a horrendous crime. I’ve read it at least twice.
New here! This is the first time I’ve EVER heard someone offer a moment of silence. I was truly touched and I thank you. Subscribing now!
“Cold Blooded” is an absolutely terrific 4-part documentary on the case. Well worth a watch.
Such a shame that the people at the motel were so nasty and seem to not know any of the motels history. You do a great job and show respect to the victims of this terrible crime. 👻🎃🇬🇧
I agree, that was so sad to hear. Especially a small town in Kansas.
@@kelligreer3975 they more than likely knew. Garden City is a rough town & tend to be pretty clanish & don't like strangers coming in & asking questions. My hubby grew up about an hour from there & Truman Capote came & talked to the schools.
You only heard one side of the story. People can be very different off camera.
Sounds just like Los Angeles and the black dahlia story. Most at the hotel she stayed at dont know who she was.
I agree! You guys are always so respectful to the people in the stories that you are presenting! I always learn something when I watch your videos. Thank you!!
On behalf of Kansas I would like to apologize for the hotel staff being nasty, makes you wonder what they are trying to hide. This channel does a good thing by reminding all of us that evil does exist. Keep on doing what you do Grimmlife collective
Well, you have a guy with big round ear loops and nail polish and a woman with a nose ring and hair the color of which is not found in nature. I can see why they would get a cold reception in a small town. OR and more likely, the new owners cook with curry powder if you catch my drift. That's not racism, just reality today.
The Wheatland owners would not have acted like that 😐
@@redriveral2764 Nah, it's racism and ignorance. You think everyone is as dumb as you are and won't notice.
That was nice of you to reply in that way. Yeah...but I'm sure their outward appearance was off putting. He's doing an amazing job. He and Jessica.
Cultural differences and curry seasoning, I've had many problems with those people to, shrewd business practices, they also rent out to prostitution rackets that last months at a time, meth and drug labs to, whatever brings in the money is all that matters most, just science.
I hate when you’re 12 years old, read a true crime book and are hooked on crime for life. I’m 56 and can’t help but be fascinated w crime
When I was a teenager my boyfriend and I went to see the movie. Neither he nor I had ever seen a movie like that. It really shook both of us up for a long time. His mom and dad were out of town that weekend and he was so rattled that he was afraid to stay in his house alone so my mom made him a bed on the sofa. She was not happy that we went to that movie. For a long time I couldn't watch anything Robert Blake played in. Several years later after I got married to a different guy, I had broken up with my first boyfriend. My husband and I moved into our home and we met our neighbors. For some reason the subject of that movie came up and our neighbors knew the family. They lived in a town close to the town where the murders took place. That really got to me. I knew it was a true story and to find out my neighbors actually knew them really hit home for me. I can honestly say no other movie or book, yes I read the book, has had such an effect on me like this story did. I'm 71 years old now and watching your film brought it all back to me.
I have been through every inch of this house and photographed it as well. The most amazing thing about the home itself is that the original Black & White film starring Robert Blake & Scott Wilson is that was actually shot in this Home.
I would love to hear about your experience there and see your photos....
I've never watched it but hearing that it was filmed in the house was enough to get me to open another tab and buy the Criterion bluray. Recreating what happened not too many years after the fact in the same place had to be a bit weird for the people filming.
In the movie Infamous, Truman Capote was allowed to go in the house, which was the actual house. I saw In Cold Blood, but I like the movie INFAMOUS much better.
@@ladyhecate9450 infamous was NOT shot in the actual Clutter house in Holcomb KS. Only the original movie “In Cold Blood” was shot in that house. The other films “capote & infamous were shot in homes located in Canada.
@@bigcrackrock it was bizarre beyond belief to be in that house after seeing the movie multiple times and realizing upon entering the home that it was already familiar. It was completely surreal.
I love the respect that you and Jessica show to the places you visit. This is one of the most senseless crimes ever. I think if they had just left they would have maybe been caught but for burglary, instead they were murderers.
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I always had the impression that Smith and Hickock were the ultimate losers. Two guys who couldn't make a good decision in their entire lives and everything they touched was a complete failure.
Hey, don’t take it personal regarding the employees at the hotel. The fact is that GC locals are extremely sensitive and some even ashamed of the event. They experienced many rude journalists in the past who showed no grace during their fact finding missions (Truman Capote notwithstanding). Many are unaware that the Clutters had two daughters who were away attending the University of Kansas at the time. I have a colleague who is the son of one of the daughters who enlightened me on the trials and tribulations the girls experienced for years after the event. The two wanted to purchase the home and have it torn down but lacked the funds to do so, even organizing fund-raisers to acquire the money, but to no avail. For what it’s worth, that may explain the angst behind the rudeness you experienced. I luv your videos guys, keep up the good work!!
Thank you for this tour in history. I graduated from HS in 1972. IN COLD BLOOD was required reading.
As a personal side note, watching you do this tour reminds me of our son who passed 2016. Your hand tats and actions are very much like our son. IN COLD BLOOD was chilling enough. To watch your video was very hard for me emotionally. Our son would have said the folks at the hotel were being judgemental based on the tats and piercings. It would have saddened him that folks judge by appearances before getting to know the person.
We often referred to our son as our "beloved conundrum". Long hair, tats, loved playing bass guitar for a local band. Loved reading his entire life. I do think he was a reincarnated Confederate soldier. Loved cooking and had received a grant to begin his training as a chef. Unfortunately, folks judged him because of the hair and tats. Would rather snub him than get to know him.
He is dearly loved and missed. I know you must forgive those who wrong you. It's the hardest thing for me to do especially with those who judged him. Many people were especially "surprised" as someone he considered a "brother and friend" spoke at his funeral. He was judged because he was black. Our beloved conundrum didn't care about race, tats, piercings, etc. He didn't care how you looked.
Wow. You're taking the Kansas tour! 😂👍🌻 I've lived here for most of my life. Born & raised. Lots of spooky true stories from Kansas.
They should visit Atchison and Lawrence. Lots of history and hauntings. Best wishes from Lawrence!🌻
I am from Kansas, and worked with, and became friends with a guy whose last name was Clutter. Come to find out, he's actually related to the Clutter family that was murdered in Holcomb, KS.
I just finished In Cold Blood last night and was exploring online and came across your page. I must say that you guys did a beautiful job with this video! Thoroughly impressed with the compassion and delicacy that you both gave to this tragic case. I’ll be subscribing in hopes of viewing more videos like this one. RIP, Clutter family.
I live in Overland Park , Kansas and i can tell you that not all of Kansas is just fields & farms.
Thank you for this great video!
This kind of reminded me of the murder of Grand Ol Opry legend String Bean (David Akeman) and his wife, late 60s/ early 70s. He was a lightning quick banjo picking comic. It’s an interesting story.
Lock your doors folks. I had some tweaker off the street try to come into my apartment, literally tried to open the door. If he got inside who knew what would have happened. If you lock your door then they have to either pick your lock which is tough with a dead bolt or bust through the door/window which should alert you that something bad is happening. But if they can just stroll right in you are at great risk.
So true.
I think the Clutter family had left there door unlocked 😔 I don't remember it's been awhile since I read it.
You are right..it was unlocked
@@rjay7019 yes your right mr clutter thought no one would ever go in his house he was very trusting they should have had dogs
@ Ridan777 I read this book back in the mid-seventies. It has been the ONLY book that has left me terrified, just as it was upon its first reading! It scared me so badly I had my husband add additional locks on separate doors of our house. Did you know that the two murderers had killed another family of 3 about 2 weeks BEFORE killing the Clutters? I saw a TV Crime documentary about it.
Much respect to the family living there to allow us to see it.
Because of that book, I'm pretty sure all the owners after the Clutter murders have had to chase gawkers off their property. ICB was my first true crime book and I despised the fact that Capote saw the murderers as sympathetic because of their bad childhoods. Cry me a river 🙄
I can't imagine living in a house where a tragic murder occurred.
I live in Ireland and have always been interested in the Clutter family and their murders. This is my first time finding your channel by chance. I'm so glad I did, you did a fabulous and respectful job on the demise of that poor family. I read the book and have a cd of the film. Pity the staff at the motel were not interested in learning a vital piece of its history from you. Their loss, and i'm at a loss to understand their disinterest. I love the way you tell and show us what happened, and you come across as a very likeable person and does your lady friend. You now have a new subscriber in the west of Ireland. Thank you.
I had a look to the crime scene photos. The phpto that is presented as Nancy Clutter's dead body on her bed reveals also 2 male feet with black socks of a man lying on his back on the floor... and the right hand of the girl is free despite Nqancy Clutter was reported to have her hands tied behind. Do you have any idea of this photo? Can it be a phpto of another murder?
Dumb.
Excellently done. Also, thanks for mentioning Harper Lee, Capote's childhood friend and who I'll always believe was the inspiration behind the character "Dill" in To Kill a Mockingbird.
And co-wrote In Cold Blood. Capote didn't give her credit
@@lisag18 Interesting...
I've heard Truman Capote wrote that story for Harper Lee. 🤔 Kinda interesting.
I visted the farm about 40 years ago & there were still rusted metal toys in the front yard, the drive up to the house was tree lined on both sides of the drive. There were men working on farming equipment in the barn. The house stood uninhabited & very much looked haunted & reverberated with the last screams of the family. The same curtains that hung at the windows at the time of the murders still hung limply at the windows shielding the memories within. I sure wouldn't have wanted to live in that house after what happened there.
We love how you juxtapose an old photo with the present day. Excellent research and presentation, as always.
the beauty of the movie is that everything was filmed where it happened. So when I watched it it's like watching a time capsule of Kansas City Kansas. Before my time though. The scene where they were passing bad checks was filmed on Minnesota Ave. Today it's run down. It's great to see it in its full glory.
Absolutely fabulous job of research and reporting, and, maybe more importantly, a moving tribute to the Clutter family. Perhaps the most horrifying thing about the crime is that it took place in the most ordinary of settings, out on the Kansas plains of of the 1950s. If monsters walk there, they walk everywhere.
You got that right.
The killers weren’t hung, they were hanged. One of the witnesses said he wished he’d offered to take the gum Perry Smith was chewing, which apparently he took to his death. I suppose he thought he could sell it later to some morbid collector. Also, the movie indicates that Perry Smith did say as last words, he wished to apologize but didn’t know to whom to do so, since none of the rest of the family came to the execution.
I never heard about Capote being friends with Hickock more so than with Smith. Have always read and understood that Smith was enamored with Capote and he was the one who wanted Capote to attend the hanging. I saw Capote interviewed whereby he said he did attend Smith’s hanging. Many sources imply Capote had an attraction to Smith, the extent of which is unknown. In any case, it doesn’t seem to be that this video was all that well researched but it was definitely entertaining.
@@A2D4 I was also under the impression that Truman Capote had more of a connection with Perry Smith. I don't know if it's still on You Tube but I saw a video in which Truman Capote was in his home and was reading a letter or letters from Perry Smith. Mr. Capote had a box of correspondence from the prisoner.
@@andrewbrendan1579 You are correct. I read a rather extensive & thorough biography of Truman Capote by
Gerald Clarke. He states that Capote received literally hundreds of letters from both Hickock and Smith but all letters he sent to them were destroyed. Smith was jealous of the letters Capote received from Hickock, having believed that he and Capote were closer and had more in common, not to mention a kind of emotional, intense relationship, albeit oftentimes shadowed with mistrust by Smith & a strange mix of professional pressure and personal involvement by Capote toward Smith. I recommend that book if you want a detailed understanding of Capote and his relationship with both men.
Too bad you got the treatment you did at the motel. They obviously don't know the extent of your followers who could bring business to their place. Great job. I'm a history nut, so I love most of your content.
Honestly with or without followers they obviously don’t know customer service
@@redriveral2764 curry powder??
The hotel was mean, but the museum people were nice at least.
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It's been a common scent in motels all across America, (since the 70s) that are either managed or owned by people from India (who live in the apartment connected to the lobby). It's the main spice they use.
What an extremely classy channel. That moment of silence was very touching.
Sad. Gruesome. Heartless. Senseless. Those are just a few words that come to mind when thinking about the Clutter murders.
Nancy was only 15/16 years old when she died. That’s so sad. Never had a full life.
I’d be curious to know what happened to the ex- farmhand who was the root cause of this horror story ?
He collected $1000 reward and was released from prison. Then was later arrested and sent to prison in another State. Where he was shot and killed when he tried to escape.
Yes.
@@angelsgranny Served the SOB right!
People say a lot of stupid things in prison. Kind of like on here.
He was paroled and stole a car and was sent to Parchment prison where he was shot trying to escape. I have some rare family photos of him and his mom when he was young.
Murder aside, the former Clutter farm is big-sky beautiful, simple, expansive. The endless horizon of Kansas is profound.
There's a horizon there, it's just that there's no topography. It's billiard table flat. It is very foreign to a Westerner like me.
My Dad was friends with the Dad and my sister with the daughter.I remember going by there,I was 10 years old and lived in Dodge City Kansas.
I’m from the UK and I’m always surprised about the lack of people that are about in these towns .The UK could fit 40x into the USA and we have 79 million plus crammed in one small place jealous of all space/land you have to explore.
Great video👍🏻
yes, the entire UK including Ireland is about the size of the state of Washington or Oregon, cant remember which, and GBritain is the size of the state of Alabama, that amazes me because there is such variety of geography, culture and language with those relatively small confines but there isnt much variety within the US states that match in size to UK.
@@joejones9520a tiny bit of Ireland is In the UK unfortunately, would love to have it back.
@@donallmccrudden4812 my great grandfather was an O'Connor I think England should give Ireland back it's land. Should never of took it in the first place.
@@lilireaps 🤞here's hoping
@@donallmccrudden4812 lol the northern Irish have voted no… they want to be part of the UK. End of. It isn’t yours.
I read the book years ago. They were just as cold-blooded as the Manson Family.
I remember my sister reading this book as a bed time story and it scared the life out of me. Years later I had to read it for myself because it haunted me. I’m so glad I did. It was a great story but so sad. Thank you for sharing this with me.
Have to say, the Clutter’s home is a beautiful house, and it’s been well kept over the years. That’s the thing when researching crimes, we first look at the crime scene as a place of horrors, but neglect that certain locations such as a house was foremost a family home where other wonderful memories were made there too.
I wonder if the hunting lodge that Smith worked on with his father still stands in Alaska.
The surviving sisters say that Truman got a lot of things wrong. They also say that he was suppose to let them read the book before it was published but he did not. In Cold Blood is a great book regardless. Thanks for covering this story and being so respectful of the family. You usually see more about the killers than the family. Thanks for being a voice of remembrance for this family.
I think the problem is that a book like that has the purpose of recreating the terror of the incident for the readers and not just chronicle dry facts or do everything in perfect sequence. Truman Capote definitely captured this murder, the horror of it, the all-American decent family, the town and the psychopaths that did it, whether or not he had to condense parts of it or maybe even create a composite character out of a couple people in order to move the story along.
From what I learned about Capote so far, he comes off as an attention-seeking jerk, so the surviving sisters' comments have the ring of truth about them.
Capote was a major liar.He would lie to make a normally bland story seem sensational,even when talking with friends.He was a total Drama Queen!
What did Mr. Capote get wrong??🤔
This was a very well put together mini docu drama (definitely a documentary and you and Jessica add the drama). I love to listen to you tell history! Your always so respectful and your research is always top notch. This is a very intriguing story. My Mom grew up in rural Iowa and my Grandparent's started locking there doors at night after this murder. It was in the news a great deal back then.
I’ve been a fan of Capote’s work including In Cold Blood for decades but until I saw this I didn’t connect emotionally with the depth of the utter tragedy of the Clutters’ deaths. Thank you for helping me get it.
In Cold Blood was the first true crime novel by Truman Capote that I read. I was 13 and my parents had it in their collection of books. It made a huge impact on my life
The property has changed a lot from the 50's.. now a sidewalk in front of the house all around. Most tragic!!
I wanted to tell you about a murder that happened in Abilene, Texas in either 1970 or 71. Her name was Tona Worthington and she was only 10 years old. The murderer was named James Creel and he is still in prison. Would love to see you did a story on it!
@Gene Franciski so tragic! I went to school with her and my brother was friend’s with one of Creels sons. My dad retired from Dyess and worked with Tona’s dad at the post office.
My Godesses .. this is terrible .. I myself had to go to prison :( growing up in Arizona for DUI .. so many years ago I speak on that subject because I can relate to the prison life and it’s very beyond cruel
James Creel died in March of this year (2022). He was 83. He was denied all parole opportunities. He should have been executed for this!
@@cavlizzy I actually liked the idea of him rotting in prison!
I don't live too far from Annie Oakley's grave. Did you ever know a Jim (Cecil) and Eris Glenn from Winters, Texas? They moved to my childhood area (Holiday Valley) from there about that time.
Your videos are fantastic. As a historian, it is a complete joy to see someone who not only did thorough research, but presents it so eloquently. Please keep up the wonderful work!
I was raised in Holcomb, Kansas. I lived down Taylor Jones the road directly across the big field in back of the house. You can see this house from where I grew up.
Being outside of the US I hadn't heard of this awful crime, however I have always loved Phillip Seymour Hoffman. It was his superb performance in "Capote' that led me to the story of the Clutter family. In Cold Blood is on my bookshelf along with my other favourite, well read books. And to get onto the property to have a good look at the house! I have always wondered why the former employee thought they had a safe, his relaying this to Hickock sowed the seed that led to the events to come... Herb Clutter by and large didn't use cash, he used cheques almost all of the time. Thanks for your efforts in making a very interesting video. Susan x
Have you seen “Infamous”? Better than “Capote” (no disrespect to Phillip Seymour Hoffmann)
@@Kenna198 No I haven't, will gladly give it a look.
That guy worked there when Herb did have a safe
(when they still lived in the old house).....before the new one was built & he started using checks.
@@angelsgranny Makes sense, I used to wonder how the 'Herb has a safe' idea started.
Michael you did an incredible job on re-telling about these horrific murders back in ‘59 I have read the book , really worked hard getting thru it, Capote was so detailed in explaining the murders it’s almost like your there, didn’t have nightmares but took me a couple of weeks getting back my normal state of mind. These particular murders, changed the landscape of American history as we knew it. You in your home , you should be safe , your kids are safe, you and your wife should be safe this particular story broke the barriers of what , we Americans thought , what was safe. They were criminals this is all they knew what to do to get money and travel more and kill more. The book In Cold Blood , Capote thought he would win the Pulitzer Prize for literature , well his good friend , who went with him to Kansas Harper Lee won it instead for “ to kill a mocking bird” Capote asked Lee to go with him to Kansas , he didn’t want to go alone-it’s a masterpiece the way Capote wrote about these horrific murders in some colleges it’s required reading but how did he write about such a tragedy that haunts people today and turn around and write Breakfast at Tiffany’s -the way the kids were killed , overkill, mr Clutter was an upstanding citizen in his community his wife was sickly and he looked after her along with the daughter -because of Capote who saw a tiny article about the murders in the New York Times he got interested and went to Kansas , he brought the murder to light so others would know what happened in middle America, but again Michael you did an incredible job in your research, your details about the house , the murders , graphic in nature but per the movie and book that’s exactly what happened, we must remember this dear family who did nothing wrong but live the American dream , mr clutter was a businessman had his sweet family and in the end evil prevailed RIP to the Clutter family who live in infamy due to these 2 evil men who stopped at their home one cold wintery night and took with them 4 life’s , an American family living an American life.
I met Scott Wilson a few years ago at a horror con in Jersey. Everyone wanted to talk to him about The Walking Dead, but we talked about his first two movies, “In The Heat of the Night” and “in Cold Blood.” Great guy with two stellar movies early in his career. Crazy to think they filmed the movie in the actual house.
I thought he was fabulous on The Walking Dead, and didn't realize I had already seen him so many other movies until he passed away. Great actor.
Sorry about the rude hotel employees. I’m from Kansas, I apologize for their behavior. You all seem very respectful in your videos. Thank you. Looking forward to seeing more from you.
In 2024 I am reading In Cold Blood for Language Arts class. Is awesome to know the place where the crime happened. Thank you for the video. May the Clutter family rest in peace.
In Cold Blood by Truman Capote. Yes! I read the book in 8th grade. Robert Blake (Baretta) starred in the movie. Kind of sad the employees at the hotel didn't know it's history to the case. Thank you for keeping the story alive.
The Cutters had 2 older married daughters that took over the house and property.
The daughters sold the property a few months later, after they had time to deal with their grief and settle the estate. The next owner didn't spend much time on the property, and later committed suicide, thankfully not in that house. Then the Mader family bought it. It was on the market for $300,000, which seems low for such a large, well-built house, but did not sell.
Another excellent video! I read "In Cold Blood" in one week during high school for my freshman English class. I'd say it was the first really grown up book I ever read and I couldn't put it down. Since then though, I don't think I've read another book about a murder, that was enough for me! Also, Robert Blake's performance in the movie was brilliant.
Any walking dead fans.. Scott Wilson played Hershel too😁 You guys are Awesome!! I dont know how people can be so rude.. you two are the sweetest people and most respectful!!! Thank you for all you do!!!
He also played in They call me Mr. Tibbs. I loved Scott and followed him for years.
I read the book as a kid. It, and Helter Skelter, are the only books to give me nightmares.
The History Channel needs to hire you two...both as researchers and to present. You are SO thorough and your delivery is always perfect; respectful to both your subject and audience.
He always does his pre-production homework…compelling topics and always well told.
William Floyd Wells, Jr., , the inmate who told Richard Hickock about the safe and cash in the Clutter home in Holcomb, died attempting prison escape. After release from prison in Kansas, where he had confessed to officials about his experiences with Hickock, Wells was subsequently incarcerated in Mississippi. Wells tried to escape with two other convicts on April 3, 1970 from Parchman and was killed. He is buried in Rest Haven Cemetery, Osage County, OK. The convict that basically made the case for Kansas in the Clutter trial by identifying Hickock and Smith, met a very tragic end...
Awesome info..thank you
Thank you for taking a moment to honor them. Very nice.
I remember my mom reading it. She said she "could just feel the blood on her hands."
What a horrific, senseless crime...For nothing. Murders like this make me feel a certain way...Sad, angry, not wanting to trust anyone ever again. I'll never understand why people think they're entitled to someone who's worked hard their entire lives, but their money! This is one of the most senseless, brutal crimes in Kansas history. Unbelievable how the house still stands the test of time. It was nice of the new family to let you stop by. I'll bet that diner hasn't changed much either. It still looks original. Kansas sure is beautiful...so flat & you can see for miles. ❤️ Great work 👏 always respectful.
This was so good. I had to finish this video before I started my day. How could the motel people never hear of the story. Its so sad and facinating
You guys have really been to some interesting places with even more interesting stories and this one was no exception. Your research was thorough and very well presented. As a truck driver, I’ve been through Kansas many times and you’re right, it’s like a huge field that never ends. The people there are mostly very friendly and down to earth, like most Midwesterners are. Sorry for the unpleasantness of the hotel visit. I don’t care at all if your appearances are not what they deem “normal,” all people deserve respect until they do something that terminates that respect. You guys seem like very nice people with very interesting stories from your travels. I could sit and talk and listen to you both for hours, your stories are very interesting. Never judge a book by its cover. Thanks for making this, I enjoyed it! 👍
Sand 780, this was a very nice comment, I am sure from a nice positive person. Regards and keep well.
Well said
@@yutub6928 thanks so much! You as well. 😁
I thought I knew damn near everything about the Clutters, the house, the killers…the whole tragedy. But I stand corrected because your video shed new light on some things.
What has fascinated me over the years is how the house itself is one of the main characters in the story.
So sad it all happened. The Clutters were by all accounts very fine people.
‘I didn’t want to harm the man. I thought he was a very nice gentleman. Soft spoken. I thought so right up to the moment I cut his throat.’ - Perry Smith.
I’m excited to watch! This is the only required reading I actually enjoyed in school and it always stayed with me. Thanks for covering it!
@ JeanBean what the heck are you talking about may i ask? That is a really cute house. Truman Capote was a published author i know that for sure. True crime though? I know some one that actually refer's to it as " crimeporn" kind of disgusting imo. Very creepy AND disgusting, smh. Your narration is very nice at least i think so.
@@rebeccaofsunnybrookfarm6698 huh?
Marie Dewey, the owner of the black evening gown in the museum, was the wife of the investigator for the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Alvin Dewey who investigated the crime.
My Dad lived right down the street from the Clutter house. Originally being from Wichita myself, I can tell you first hand exactly how rude and nasty the people are there in that state. Moving away was the best thing I ever did. I'll take the southern hospitality any day over Kansas!! Cool vid, keep it up.
You are anamazing story teller. The flow was excellent & I love how you took us to all the locations & inserted the actual pictures. Many you-tubers have covered this tragedy, but yours is my favorite. Im sure you are aware that the oldest daughter, Eveanna Marie died within the last year or two; & that the second oldest Beverley had her wedding the same week as the funerals. Again, thank you for not forgetting this amazing family. New sub. Cheers from 🇨🇦
"In Cold Blood" was the first true crime novel I ever read. I remember a friend lent it to me in seventh grade. I had never heard of Truman Capote, but I knew about the murders because of family friends who lived in Kansas and sent us newspaper clippings about the case. It was very nice of the current owners to let you onto the property. Just seeing it on video and thinking about the horrible things that happened there so many years ago sends a chill up my spine. You're a very good story teller, Michael and you bring a poignancy to the subject matter I've rarely seen in true crime videos. I just found your channel and am bingeing your stuff. Gotta say I feel bad about the way the people at that hotel treated you. There was no reason for it.
People in holcomb go pass by for fun, we even make a ride from the rec to their house, it's fun, even though what happened there,
Not only is the murder fascinating but Truman Capote was also a unique character, however Ive always felt like he exploited this murder.
The Clutters are buried very near my grandparents, and I always visit their graves when I visit my grandparents. 😢
Thank you for respectful video of this horrible incident. Herbert and my grandfather were cousins. The apparent sympathy Capote felt for those murderers is disgusting, I think every member of our family has a copy of the book In cold blood. These murders happened two years before I was born. Such a sad senseless act 😔
From what I've read, Capote formed a bond with one of the murderers because of his homosexual interest (lust) in the man. Capote himself was a creep.
This was a well done tribute for a wonderful loving family. The home looks much cared for and respected. Blessings to all.
I actually read In Cold Blood and had forgotten how brutally the Clutters died. I remember the late film critics Siskel and Ebert on their show saying that Scott Wilson played Dick Hickock so well that people actually held it against him. They felt his brilliant performance hamstrung his acting career in the long run.
I was working a night shift not more than a mile from their house. It was a desolate place and you would rarely see a car on the river road that late at night but a car came off of fifty highway and crossed the railroad line and turned towards Holcomb. It was a very brutal and horrendous act which shocked southwest Kansas for quite sometime. Everyone would eat at that restaurant in Holcomb because the food was delicious and it was family owned. It was very solemn in the restaurant for quite sometime after that. Truman spent a lot of time at my father-in-law’s house and he was one weird dude.
You must be married to someone from the family of one of the detectives who worked the case, Dewey or Nye. Both great guys, but I have especially high regard for Nye.
I remember Capote saying that writing that book really did a number on him and he was never the same. He also had another person writing with him that did most of it but got no credit. Lived this video! Thank you
The uncredited co author was Harper Lee.
There are some who say Truman fell in love with Perry Smith.
@@bobsgirl100 yes - i recall both OP's sentiments and yours from having looked at this in a non-fiction writing curriculum. i remain uncomfortable about Truman Capote's relationship with his subjects. It's uneasy in terms of ethics in a complex fashion.
@@frugalwitch Correct, and he helped her with Mockingbird
@@michaelmcclure9350 Some say that but….. Truman was terribly jealous that Miss Lee won a Pulitzer. I don’t believe that either one of them was actually a “co-author”.. Nelle went to Kansas with Truman as a research assistant. He apparently chose her because she was much more conventional and had an easier time relating to folks in Kansas. She gave him typed pages of notes from interviews but it was his work to create the narrative. It’s pretty well known that the character of Dill was based on Truman and there are other characters based on people in Monroeville, Alabama where Capote and Lee lived as children but that doesn’t mean that Capote was a co-author of Mockingbird.
I grew up in that town that was a big deal growing up there
The murders happened at 609 Oak Ave, Holcomb, KS. I went right past it on the 'Amtrak' last Summer, and when the house was in sight, everybody started talking about it.
I was blown away by the quality of this vid post. Excellent camera work and professional narration. I did read “In Cold Blood” and this video brought a lot of the story to life. RIP to the Clutter family whose lives were so savagely stolen so many years ago.
I’m currently reading the book and I’ve never been more excited for a video. I’ve only seen pictures of it so seeing it through a video changes the dynamics for me. Thanks for an awesome video!
I noticed a sign inside the restaurant door just as Michael looks in the window on the wall that says "I Will Hold You In My Heart..Until I Can Hold You In Heaven".....how haunting.....What a tragic story...Thank you Grimm for sharing this with us as always!
Really appreciate how respectful and kind you are
That wind sounds familiar,I lived in Kansas for several years and will never forget the windy open plains .