In 1950s America, a brutal and senseless murder shocked the nation in 1959. This film is based on Truman Capote's hauntingly detailed and psychologically penetrating non-fiction novel. While serving time, Dick Hickock learns about $10,000 hidden by a prosperous rancher. Paroled, he convinces Perry Smith to join him in looking for the money. On November 24, 1959, Dick and Perry break into the Holcomb, Kansas house of Herb Clutter, where they wake the family and brutally kill them all. The bodies are discovered by two churchgoers before Sunday mass. Detective Alvin Dewey leads the investigation but finds no clues, suspects, or motives.
Aired: Nov 23, 1996Linearly told story of the town, family and criminals from the days prior to ...
