David Berkowitz "Son of Sam"

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From summer of 1976 through summer of 1977, David Berkowitz went on a year long killing spree that terrorized the New York City boroughs of Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. Young women with dark hair were being targeted and anybody near them was in harms way. Find out how David B ...  Show more

Unravel the chilling tale of the Son of Sam, David Berkowitz, who terrorized 1970s NYC with his murderous spree. Explore the dark side of the city's history in this gripping true crime story. Sponsor: Quince.com/CASUAL to get free shipping and 365-day returns Learn more about yo ...  Show more

Plagued by the voices of monsters and demons since adolescence, serial killer David Berkowitz set over a thousand small fires throughout his youth and early adulthood. But his later involvement in devil worship and the occult, paired with his deep hatred for women, ultimately led ...  Show more

Nearly five decades ago, the "Son of Sam" terrorized New York City. In a 2017 prison interview, convicted serial killer David Berkowitz tells CBS News what led him to kill. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois reports. This episode last aired on 8/11/2017.