In Holcomb, the Clutter family resided: Herb, his wife Bonnie, their son Kenyon, and daughter Nancy. Herb's two older daughters had already left home. Eveanna was married with a child, while Beverly was pursuing nursing and engaged to be married. At home were the father, mother, daughter, and son—a quintessential family unit. They also had a dog, and Nancy owned a horse. Herb was a successful cattle rancher, and the family was actively involved in the Four-H club and their local church. Nancy was adored by the town; everyone cherished her. The family epitomized the American Dream. However, life wasn't without its challenges. Bonnie Clutter struggled with a nervous illness, and Nancy was seeing a boy her father disapproved of due to religious differences. Nonetheless, the Clutters seemed like the ideal American family living in a farmhouse with their two children. Families like theirs are often the inspiration for television shows like "Leave it to Beaver" and "The Donna Reed Show."