Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
The background of events leading up to discovery of the Nye Archives and its provocative contents, shedding new light on the 1959 Clutter murder investigation.
FORENSICS
Introduction to Truman Capote’s book “In Cold Blood” and how that author began his work on the Clutter murders, culminating in his publication of a classic in American literature. Includes a brief synopsis of “In Cold Blood.”
COHORTS
How the author came to acquire the Nye Archives in the normal course of his business, and discovery of materials and new information related to the Clutter murder investigation.
SEARCH & SEIZURE
The State of Kansas learns about the pending sale of the Nye Archives and instigates a lawsuit; the extraordinary efforts the State went to in efforts to suppress publication.
DISCOVERY
A primer on the history of factual discrepancies found in “In Cold Blood,” and a review of significant investigative evidence that appears to have been overlooked.
LINEUP
Brief sketches of principal characters involved in the story, including their suspicions about motives for the crimes.
PRIVELEGED COMMUNICATIONS
A deep dive into the previously unpublished Richard Hickock letters and Nye Archives, presenting evidence that lends itself to reconsideration of events as told by Capote in “In Cold Blood.”
OBSTRUCTION
Presenting contradictory examples of how the State of Kansas appears to be concealing elements of the Clutter investigation while lauding its handling of the Clutter investigation.
CLOSING ARGUMENT
Presenting a review of the new evidence and resulting hypotheses.
CLOSURE
An in-depth review of the court case brought by the State of Kansas, and the judge’s final ruling in favor of the Defendants; Ron Nye’s final thoughts about his family.
INDEX, BIBLIOGRAPHY, and ENDNOTES