David Berkowitz, also known as the "Son of Sam," was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia after his arrest in 1977 for a series of shootings in New York City. His mental health issues were well-documented, and he claimed that he was commanded to kill by a dog belonging to his neighbor. However, some experts debated the extent of his mental illness and whether it absolved him of responsibility for his actions. Ultimately, he was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison.
David Berkowitz is 5' 8".
David Berkowitz's birth name is Richard David Falco.
David Berkowitz was born on June 1, 1953.
David Berkowitz was born on June 1, 1953.
Berkowitz was a postal worker.
Son of Sam killer David Berkowitz made a prison conversion to Seventh Day Adventist.
Richard David Falco.
David Berkowitz is 64 years old (birthdate: June 1, 1953).
Biography - 1987 David Berkowitz Son of Sam was released on: USA: 23 March 1998
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.
Christmas eve 1975
He signed his letters to the police as the Son of Sam.