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Herbert William Clutter

Case from Holcomb, KS dated Nov 15, 1959

Victim Details

Herbert William Clutter

Male

White / Caucasian

Holcomb

KS

1959-11-15

48

Herbert

William Clutter

06/21/2026

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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. ...
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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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    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
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    I was reading about the Clutter family murder case and can't help but wonder what the atmosphere in ... ...Read More
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