Perry Smith & Richard Hickock
Perry Smith & Richard Hickock, Mass Murderers of The Clutter Family.
Perry Edward Smith
Moniker: The murders were committed before monikers were given.
Date of Birth: October 27th, 1928, in Huntington, NV
Date of Death: April 14th, 1965, in Lansing, KS
Crimes: Murder x4
Date of Crime: November 14th, 1959
Charges: First-Degree Murder x4
Last Meal:
Shrimp (Fried)
French Fries
Garlic Bread
Ice Cream
Strawberries w/ Whip Cream
Last Words: “I think it’s a hell of a thing that a life must be taken in this manner. I think capital punishment is legally and morally wrong.”
Manner of Death: Hanging
Number of Victims: 4 - The Clutter Family
Dad; Herb- 48
Mom; Bonnie- 45
Daughter; Nancy- 16
Son; Kenyon- 15
Age at Death: 36
Richard Hickock
Moniker: The murders were committed before monikers were given.
Date of Birth: June 6th, 1931, in Kansas City, KS
Date of Death: April 14th, 1965, in Lansing, KS
Date of Crime: November 14th, 1959
Charges: First-Degree Murder x4
Last Meal:
Shrimp (Fried)
French Fries
Garlic Bread
Ice Cream
Strawberries w/ Whip Cream
Last Words: None.
However, he did address the KBI agents who worked the case and came to witness the execution. He told them he had, “No hard feelings.” toward them. He then shook each agent’s hand and simply said, “Goodbye.”
Manner of Death: Hanging
Number of Victims: 4 -The Clutter Family
Dad; Herb- 48
Mom; Bonnie- 45
Daughter; Nancy- 16
Son; Kenyon- 15
Age at Death: 33