Cold Blooded: The Clutter Family Murders

The murders that shocked a nation - delve into the staggering story

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Powerful docu-series charting the murders that shocked a nation. Delve into the shocking story of the Clutter Family murders, made famous by Truman Capote's book.

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The gripping story of a notorious crime that shocked a nation.

Farm Family Slain

In November 1959 four members of the Clutter family were brutally murdered in their home in a small Kansas farming community.

Kansas law enforcement survey the aftermath of this seemingly unmotivated crime.

Killers on the Run

Kansas law enforcement survey the aftermath of this seemingly unmotivated crime, while criminals Perry Smith and Richard Hickcock go on the lamb.

Explore what happened with the investigation and ensuing media coverage.

The Intruders on Trial

Explore what happened with the investigation and convictions of Perry Smith and Richard Hickcock, along with the ensuing media coverage.

As Perry Smith and Richard Hickcock face a death sentence.

The Gallows and the Novel

As Perry Smith and Richard Hickcock face a death sentence, part four explores Truman Capote's coverage of the infamous case and his ensuing novel "In Cold Blood," which spawned the modern American True Crime genre.

Cold Blooded: The Clutter Family Murders

Cold Blooded: The Clutter Family Murders

Series 1

1. Farm Family Slain

1. Farm Family Slain

2. Killers on the Run

2. Killers on the Run

3. The Intruders on Trial

3. The Intruders on Trial

4. The Gallows and the Novel

4. The Gallows and the Novel