Son of Sam: David Berkowitzs 1977 Killing Spree SonOfSam Berkowitz 1977 NYC TrueCrime [s7jtJ5YvXu6]
On a scorching July day in 1977, David Berkowitz — the infamous "Son of Sam" — turned New York City into his hunting ground. Using a .44 revolver, he attacked young couples over the next year: 13 shot, 6 killed, 7 critically wounded. His taunting letters to police claimed a demonic dog gave him orders. Detectives traced him through parking tickets and eyewitness accounts. On August 10, 1977, Berkowitz was arrested in Yonkers, confessed to six murders, and was later diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. He received six consecutive life sentences and remains imprisoned at Sullivan Correctional Facility, where he became a born-again Christian and renounced his crimes. His case led to the creation of the Son of Sam law to stop criminals from profiting off their notoriety. Subscribe for more True Crime Chronicles on Mr. Crime Stories. #SonOfSam #DavidBerkowitz #TrueCrime #MrCrimeStories #NewYorkCity #1977 #TrueCrimeShorts #SonOfSamLaw