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It varied depending on who you asked. Berkowitz initially claimed to be following orders from a neighbor's dog. The plan was to make him look delusional, which he was not. Later Berkowitz claimed to be part of a Satan-worshipping cult, which was true.
In Maury Terry's exhaustively researched bestseller The Ultimate Evil, Maury uncovers the real reason for the Son of Sam murders. According to Terry, which the evidence backs up, Berkowitz was responsible for only three of the murders but was present at almost all of them. With the publication of Terry's book at least two New York buroughs reopened their investigations into the Son Of Sam murders. Whether others will be indicted for their participation in the murders is an unknown at this time.
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How tall is David Berkowitz?
David Berkowitz is 5' 8".
What is the birth name of David Berkowitz?
David Berkowitz's birth name is Richard David Falco.
When was David Berkowitz born?
David Berkowitz was born on June 1, 1953.
What is David Berkowitz's birthday?
David Berkowitz was born on June 1, 1953.
Who did David Berkowitz work for before he got caught?
Berkowitz was a postal worker.
What religion is David Berkowitz?
Son of Sam killer David Berkowitz made a prison conversion to Seventh Day Adventist.
What was David Berkowitz's birth name?
Richard David Falco.
How many years was David Berkowitz sentenced to serve?
David Berkowitz is 64 years old (birthdate: June 1, 1953).
What are the release dates for Biography - 1987 David Berkowitz Son of Sam?
Biography - 1987 David Berkowitz Son of Sam was released on: USA: 23 March 1998
What was the date of David Berkowitz's first attack?
Christmas eve 1975
What was David Berkowitz signature?
He signed his letters to the police as the Son of Sam.
What nicknames does David Berkowitz go by?
Berkowitz was at first called The 44-caliber Killer. But he started calling himself The Son of Sam, probaby taken from his neighbor who was named Sam. It was Sam's dog Harvey that gave Berkowitz the idea of Son of Sam. Berkowitz also claimed that Harvey spoke to him and told him to kill people. (Harvey was just a mouth for Satan) Later Berkowitz recanted his story about the dog talking to him.
