CONTENT NOTE: This article discusses shootings, homicide, attacks on young adults, and a citywide manhunt.
Facts over speculation. Follow the evidence.
New York Under Fear
David Berkowitz, known as the “Son of Sam,” committed a series of shootings in New York City during 1976 and 1977. He ultimately pleaded guilty to six murders and multiple attempted murders.
The Investigation
The case became one of the largest manhunts in New York history. Investigators used witness statements, ballistic evidence, vehicle records, and ultimately a parking-ticket lead that helped identify Berkowitz.
Conviction
Berkowitz pleaded guilty in 1978 and received multiple consecutive life sentences.
Why This Case Matters
The Son of Sam investigation demonstrates how small administrative records can become major investigative breakthroughs when they intersect with a larger pattern.
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