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Son of Sam

In March 1977, New York police were investigating five shootings with no apparent motives. The evidence was mounting, but they needed to figure out where it lead.

Investigation Discovery Clips

  • Play Deranged: Son of Sam Inside the Courtroom
    Son of Sam Inside the...

    Deranged (02:05)

    David Berkowitz terrorized victims' families in the courtroom while he was on trial for murder.
  • Play Deranged: David Berkowitz: Fear in NYC
    David Berkowitz: Fear in NYC

    Deranged (03:02)

    As the one year anniversary of Son of Sam's first killing approaches, New Yorkers live in fear.
  • Play Deranged: Son of Sam: Ballistics
    Son of Sam: Ballistics

    Deranged (01:55)

    In March 1977, New York police were investigating five shootings with no apparent motives. The evidence was mounting, but they needed to figure out where it lead.
 

David Richard Berkowitz, also known as Son of Sam and the .44 Caliber Killer, is an American serial killer who terrorized New York City in the 1970's.

 
 

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