David Berkowitz: The True Story of the Son of Sam Killer
- Author
- Real Crime Stories
- Published
- Sat 31 May 2025
- Episode Link
- https://www.spreaker.com/episode/david-berkowitz-the-true-story-of-the-son-of-sam-killer--66349996
How did a quiet postal worker become one of America’s most infamous serial killers? Dive into the chilling case of David Berkowitz, the Son of Sam, whose 1976–77 shooting spree left 6 dead and 7 wounded, terrorizing New York City with taunting letters and a .44-caliber revolver 16.In this gripping episode, you’ll uncover:
✔️ Berkowitz’s twisted psyche—from childhood trauma (his adoptive mother’s death) to claiming demonic orders from a neighbor’s dog, Harvey.
✔️ The victims’ stories—like Donna Lauria (18), shot dead in her car, and Stacy Moskowitz (20), killed on her first date.
✔️ The NYPD’s historic manhunt—how a parking ticket near the final crime scene led to his arrest.
✔️ The "Son of Sam" letters—bizarre, poetic taunts sent to journalist Jimmy Breslin, fueling citywide panic.
✔️ The cult conspiracy—Berkowitz’s later claims of satanic accomplices, disputed by investigators.
✔️ His prison transformation—converting to Christianity and renouncing his crimes as "Son of Hope".
🔍 Why does this case still haunt us?
👇 Comment below: Do YOU believe Berkowitz acted alone?
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✔️ Berkowitz’s twisted psyche—from childhood trauma (his adoptive mother’s death) to claiming demonic orders from a neighbor’s dog, Harvey.
✔️ The victims’ stories—like Donna Lauria (18), shot dead in her car, and Stacy Moskowitz (20), killed on her first date.
✔️ The NYPD’s historic manhunt—how a parking ticket near the final crime scene led to his arrest.
✔️ The "Son of Sam" letters—bizarre, poetic taunts sent to journalist Jimmy Breslin, fueling citywide panic.
✔️ The cult conspiracy—Berkowitz’s later claims of satanic accomplices, disputed by investigators.
✔️ His prison transformation—converting to Christianity and renouncing his crimes as "Son of Hope".
🔍 Why does this case still haunt us?
- Media frenzy: Women dyed their hair to avoid his "long, dark hair" victim profile.
- Legal legacy: New York’s "Son of Sam laws" blocked criminals from profiting off their crimes.
- Unanswered questions: Did Berkowitz act alone, or was he part of a cult?.
👇 Comment below: Do YOU believe Berkowitz acted alone?
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/real-crime-stories--6628958/support.
