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Why David Berkowitz, "The Son of Sam", was so terrifying

Why David Berkowitz, "The Son of Sam", was so terrifying

His mysterious motivations and bizarre letters to the police made it one of the most infamous killing sprees of the 20th century...

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You have probably hear of this case if you are a big true crime fan, but do you know every last detail about his motivations? Let’s dive in…

How a Son of Sam Detective Realized 'This Has Got to Be the Guy' - The New  York Times

Early Life

David Berkowitz was born Richard David Falco on June 1, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York. He was the biological son of Betty Broder and Tony Falco but his birth parents soon gave him up for adoption.

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