While their murder of the Clutter family is
of course inexcusable, both Dick and Perry had suffered unfortunate and crippling injuries
which, if not excusing their actions, do provide some form of explanation as to their bitterness
at life.
Dick was involved in a car accident prior to his arriving in prison.
The accident had resulted in horrible facial injuries, making him resemble a snake. Such
injuries would have been emotionally scarring for Dick, whose identity had rested on his ability
to charm and win over those with whom he came into contact.
Perry, meanwhile,
suffered a motorcycle accident in which his legs were badly damaged. The constant physical pain
he endured ever since perhaps gives us an insight into his nature, as a man who was well used to
the nasty realities of the world and was thus prepared to visit them on
others.
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