Serial Killer Documentary: David Berkowitz (The Son of Sam) (2020)

Shooting women or couples parked in lovers' lanes, the mystery killer spread terror throughout the streets of the metropolis, leading young women to cut and dye their hair for fear of becoming the killer's next victim. Writing to the police and press, the 'Son of Sam' would claim to relish his 'work' and that he was 'programmed to kill'. A massive manhunt would lead police to David Berkowitz, a lonely young man, adopted at birth, who claimed he was commanded to do the Devil's work by a neighbour's barking dog. So was the 'Son of Sam' driven by demons? Was he wreaking a bitter revenge fuelled by mental illness? Or, was he programmed from birth to be a serial sexual murderer? . Subscribe to True Lives: https://bit.ly/3dBMxvl This film was first broadcast: 05 Mar 2012 Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OurStoriesChannel Watch More Documentaries True Lives - https://bit.ly/3A8xRMJ Our History - https://bit.ly/3rUpdhL Our World - https://bit.ly/3ftuckM Our Stories - https://bit.ly/3ynfFyk Taste - bit.ly/3OZoDcV Our Life brings you fascinating stories of social interest from around the world. You can discover award winning documentaries, films and groundbreaking reports that capture the complexities of our daily life, with stories that will entertain, inspire and inform. Content distributed by ITV Studios. #documentary #truelives #crime #truecrime

"Born To Kill?" double episode: Join us as we unravel the shocking cases of Dennis Nilsen, Britain's most prolific murderer, and David Berkowitz, famously known as the Son of Sam. Ep 1 - Discover the dark secrets of Dennis Nilsen's lonely upbringing in Scotland and his disturbing descent into murder. Learn about his modus operandi and the shocking revelation that shook Britain to its core. Ep 2 - Explore the gritty streets of 1970s New York City as we uncover the terrifying reign of terror orchestrated by David Berkowitz. From cryptic letters to his claimed connection with demonic forces, this case will send shivers down your spine. Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Content licensed from TwoFour Broadcast. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com

David Berkowitz aka the Son of Sam is a serial killer who murdered six people and brutally wounded seven others in the late 60s. When he was arrested, he claimed that the devil made him do it. An in-depth look at the lives and crimes of some of the world's most evil killers, including Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, Richard Ramirez, Cary Stayner, Leonard Lake, Dorothea Puente and more. #truecrime #documentaries #crime #serialkillers #mostevilkillers #worldsmostevilkillers #top5 #top10 #fullepisode Presented by FilmRise True Crime, a Radial Entertainment Company

In the mid '70s, the self-named Son of Sam killer plunged New York City into a state of terror by randomly shooting innocent young couples on the streets. Named after the demon he believed had possessed his neighbour's dog, David Berkowitz committed an evil killing spree, communicating with police through a string of mystic letters that kept residents petrified to go out at night. Absolute Crime is your go-to channel for the best crime documentaries. Subscribe for your weekly dose of crime shows, serial killers, thieves and prison stories. Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/AbsoluteCrime #TrueCrime #Documentaries #CrimeDocumentaries