Son(s?) of Sam
Son(s?) of Sam
Suspect
David Richard Berkowitz
Year
1976-77
Location
New York City, United States
Current Status
David Berkowitz, also known as the .44 Caliber Killer and the Son of Sam, is currently in Sullivan Correctional Facility. He now asks to be called the Son of Hope or Brother David, as he has found religion while serving his time for 6 murders.
Summary
David Richard Berkowitz terrorized the boroughs of New York City from 1976-1977. He permanently disfigured and/or injured seven people and killed six.
During his spree, he left one letter for the NYPD, sent another letter to a New York Daily newspaper man, and even wrote letters to neighbors. The contents of these letters were bizarre, taunting, and terrifying.
He was eventually captured and found guilty. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison for each death he caused.
However, many people do not believe there was just one Son of Sam, but at least two. Does the language evidence back this theory up?
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Resources
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https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/son-of-sam-arrested
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https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/david-berkowitz/
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https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/documentaries/true-crime/david-berkowitzs-letters-the-sons-of-sam/
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https://thetab.com/uk/2021/05/06/full-the-sons-of-sam-letters-david-berkowitz-netflix-204250
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https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/son-of-sam-serial-killer-david-berkowitz-victims-and-timeline/9/
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https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/documentaries/true-crime/david-berkowitzs-letters-the-sons-of-sam/
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https://www.true-crime-story.de/david-berkowitz-son-of-sam-apartment-verhaftung/
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Sons of Sam documentary on Netflix
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https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/david-berkowitz-son-of-sam
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https://www.ariseandshine.org/school-projects/oswego-high-school-project-new-york