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The parking ticket breakthrough was the key moment that led directly to the identification of David Berkowitz. Investigators discovered that a vehicle parked near the scene of the Moskowitz shooting had received a ticket. Tracing the registration of the vehicle led police to Berkowitz’s residence in Yonkers, providing the first concrete lead to a suspect.
The connection was made between a parked vehicle and the location of the final attack, linking Berkowitz to the area.
Investigators followed the lead to Yonkers, where Berkowitz was identified as a suspect. Surveillance and further evidence quickly confirmed their suspicions. This marked the turning point in the case.