Before it became a groundbreaking book and film, In Cold Blood was a chilling real-life tragedy that rocked a small Kansas town. On November 15, 1959, four members of the Clutter family were brutally murdered in their home by two ex-convicts, Richard "Dick" Hickock and Perry Smith. What seemed like a senseless act of violence sparked a nationwide media frenzy—and caught the attention of author Truman Capote.
This episode dives into the true events behind Capote's legendary "nonfiction novel"—from the meticulous planning of the crime to the shocking trial and execution of the killers. But the story doesn't end there. We'll also explore the controversial legacy of In Cold Blood: Was Capote's account accurate, or did he blur the lines between truth and storytelling?
Join us as we peel back the layers of one of America's most infamous murders—and the book that changed true crime forever.
🎥 Watch now and discover the dark truth behind In Cold Blood.
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