1. By: Kim & Vianna

2. Characters Dick Hickock-Criminal 1 Perry Smith-Criminal 2 Paul Helm-Gardener at the Clutter’s house that remembers a stranger inside the house Tex Smith-Perry’s dad Barbara Johnson-Perry’s Older Sister Al Dewey-Local Detective of Kansas Jonathan Daniel Adrian- Suspect because he broke into the house and had a.12 gauge shotgun and knife

3. Conflicts: Paul Helm is going to lose his job and his health is falling Perry’s hatred for his father Perry’s conflicts growing up, getting in trouble with bullies and getting arrested. Barbara’s lecture to Perry about his criminal activities increases his hatred towards her

4. Setting When? Where? November – December 1959 New Mexico Mexico River Valley Farm

5. Important Events The story of Perry’s past life, he takes her home, he drives all night, to keep her warm and time is frooooooooh-oh-ohzean. (Vianna) Barbara’s letter Perry and Dick is running out of money Al Dewey and the Detectives are in the struggle trying to find a lead to the murders of the Clutter Family.