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Herbert William Clutter

Death by Force
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In the quiet farming community of Holcomb, Kansas, Herbert William Clutter, a 48-year-old White male, lived a respected life as a prosperous farmer. This idyllic existence was shattered on November 15, 1959, when he and three members of his family were brutally murdered in their home. The other victims were his wife, Bonnie Mae, 45, and their two teenage children, Nancy, 16, and Kenyon, 15. The discovery of their bodies the following morning sent a wave of shock and fear through the small town. ...Read More
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  • https://the-line-up.com: In Cold Blood: The Clutter Murders Happened 57 Years Ago This Month
  • Clutter family murders - Wikipedia
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    Victim Details

    Herbert William Clutter

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Holcomb

    KS

    1959-11-15

    48

    Herbert

    William Clutter

    11/07/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Did anyone else read about the impact this tragedy had on the town of Holcomb? It's been more than s... ...Read More
    10/01/2024
    I've been reflecting a lot on how the community in Holcomb must have felt in the aftermath of the Cl... ...Read More
    01/23/2024
    I was reading about the Clutter family murder case and can't help but wonder what the atmosphere in ... ...Read More
    01/03/2024
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    Kenyon Neal Clutter

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