Perry Edward Smith
Executed American mass murderer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Perry Edward Smith (October 27, 1928 – April 14, 1965) was one of two career criminals convicted of murdering the four members of the Clutter family in Holcomb, Kansas, United States, on November 15, 1959, a crime that was made famous by Truman Capote in his 1966 non-fiction novel In Cold Blood.[1][2] Along with Richard Hickock, Smith took part in the burglary and quadruple murder at the Clutter family farmhouse.
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Perry Edward Smith | |
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Born | (1928-10-27)October 27, 1928 Huntington, Nevada, U.S. |
Died | April 14, 1965(1965-04-14) (aged 36) |
Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
Occupation(s) | Criminal, seaman, soldier |
Criminal status | Executed |
Parent(s) | Florence Julia Buckskin and "Tex" John Smith |
Motive | Robbery Eliminating witnesses |
Conviction(s) | First degree murder (4 counts) |
Criminal penalty | Death |
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Date | November 15, 1959 |
Country | United States |
Location(s) | Holcomb, Kansas |
Target(s) | Clutter family |
Killed | 4 |
Weapons | Shotgun Knife |
Date apprehended | December 30, 1959 |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1948–1952 |
Rank | Private |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
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