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Alvin Dewey Case Study

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Context: The investigation for the murder of the Clutter family is open and sheriff, Alvin Dewey, will stop at nothing to solve the mystery. “ But nothing so vicious as this. However long it takes, it may be the rest of my life, I’m going to know what happened in that house: the why and the who (pg 80)”. Context: After the press conference, Sheriff Dewey ponders about the details of the crime. “ Dewey was undecided… in reconstructing the crime, had developed both a ‘single killer concept’ and a ‘double killer concept’ (pg 81)”. Context: Dewey retires into his office and begins to examine Nancy Clutter’s diary for potential leads. “ Dewey read the final entry first… ‘Practiced with Roxie. Robby was her and we watched TV. Left at eleven (pg 84)”. …show more content…

“ But most of those who telephoned were responsible citizens trying to help… Either that or the callers were people officially concerned- law officers and sheriffs from other parts of the state… it was always possible that the next one might be, as Dewey put it, ‘the break that brings down the curtain’ (pg 101)”. Context: When reviewing facts concerning the murder, Sheriff Dewey finds a particularity which signifies an emotional connection between the killer and the Clutter family. “ Why had the murderers taken the trouble to move the box from the far end of the basement room and lay it on the floor in front of the furnace, unless the intention ha been to make Mr.Clutter more comfortable… (pg 103)”. Context: Dick and Perry decide to pack up and move to Mexico to start a new life for themselves. “ Now it was true-they were on their way-On their way, and never coming back-without regret, as far as he was concerned, for he was leaving nothing behind… (pg 106)”. Context: As Dick and Perry drive home, Perry contemplates the crime they

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