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How long did Truman Capote spend reporting and writing In Cold Blood?
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Truman Capote spent six years conducting research, interviews, and writing his nonfiction novel, In Cold Blood. He began gathering information while the investigation into the 1959 Clutter family murders was still ongoing, often accompanied by his friend Harper Lee to help establish trust with the local community.12