On November 15, 1959, the small town of Holcomb, Kansas, was severely shook up because of the gruesome murders that took place which ended with a shotgun blast to the face of four members of the Clutter family. Seven years later Truman Capote publishes his book In Cold Blood based on this case. In his … Read more
In Cold Blood In the year 1959 in River Valley Farm, located in Holcomb Kansas. The residents of that farm, the Clutter’s, are a hardworking family who have achieved the American Dream. Herb, the father, is a Methodist whose hardworking skills have made him a popular man throughout the town. Herb’s wife, Bonnie, who is … Read more
What makes a murderer? Is it the nature they are born with or the nurture they receive growing up? This is a question asked when reading In Cold Blood, a true crime novel about the murder of the Clutter family written by Truman Capote. In Cold Blood was published in late September of 1965. This … Read more
The only remembrance of Santiago Nasar is through the recollections of the people who have known him. Due to the arguments and controversies over Santiago’s murder, Santiago is still discussed by the townspeople in order to piece together the truth. Even decades later, the townspeople are still arguing over Santiago and therefore they are still … Read more