In the first interview of season two of Mindhunter, true-crime sleuths meet David Berkowitz (Oliver Cooper), the postman-turned-serial-killer known as the Son of Sam killer. Before he investigates the Atlanta murders, Holden's first interview gig back after his panic attack is a chilling one indeed. From 1976 to 1977, Berkowitz killed six people and injured seven in eight separate shootings in New York City. He left letters for the NYPD to taunt them, signing them "The Son of Sam." If you're curious about this dark case beyond the context of the series, here are its grim details, from speculations about whether Berkowitz acted alone to his whereabouts today.
David Berkowitz's Crimes
Berkowitz wrought havoc in New York City during what became coined as the "Summer of Sam" in 1977. Igniting widespread terror and the city's largest manhunt at the time, the serial killer used a .44 revolver to execute his crimes. Berkowitz predominantly targeted young women with long,...
David Berkowitz's Crimes
Berkowitz wrought havoc in New York City during what became coined as the "Summer of Sam" in 1977. Igniting widespread terror and the city's largest manhunt at the time, the serial killer used a .44 revolver to execute his crimes. Berkowitz predominantly targeted young women with long,...
- 8/18/2019
- by Stacey Nguyen
- Popsugar.com
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