Truman Capote wrote a book called "In Cold Blood."?

Question

It is based on a true acoount of the death of the Clutter family in Kansas. Does anyone know if the two men were hung or fried in the chair. Some one told me they were hung and one of them took 18 minutes to die. Any help?

Answer 1

Both were hanged. The two men were Perry
Smith & Dick Hickock. One of the men, I think it was Smith, took about 18 minutes to die. This probably does not mean that he was concious. The rope knot at behind the ear is supposed to break the neck and render the person unconcious.

Both were hanged on April 14 1965 at Kansas State Penitentiary

Answer 2

In the spring of 1967 I believe, I was on a college choir tour that visited cities in 5 states. Three towns were in Kansas. We were performing in churches along the way, and were housed by church members overnight. Interestingly enough when we got ready to leave the next morning we found that at least half of us had been taken on the tour of the city including the cemetery where the victims of this crime were buried. At that time, I believe Mr. Capote's book was out, but the movie was made some time later. I was part of the "other half" and was puzzled why anyone would think that this was a "highlight" of their city. This book was one of the first fact based gruesome tales that I remember making the best sellers and people flocking to the movie. It opened the floodgates of "realism" on film, and a distinct turn in the tone of movies. We tolerate realism, and so many seem to wait anxiously for the next gory story to appear in the theaters. Realistic isn't always good on film. I believe the talented Mr. Capote actually wrote this as a study of the murderers minds. Too convoluted for me!

Answer 3

Both were hung.

Robert Blake was in that movie, as one of the killer's. Ironic a little huh?

Answer 4

They both rope danced

Answer 5

they both did the fiber knot dance....