Nearly five decades ago, the "Son of Sam" terrorized New York City. In a 2017 prison interview, convicted serial killer David Berkowitz tells CBS News what led him to kill. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois reports. This episode last aired on 8/11/2017.
Jun 26
The Texas Yogurt Shop Exonerations
For decades, Maurice Pierce, Robert Springsteen, Michael Scott, and Forrest Welborn lived under the shadow of the Yogurt Shop Murders, a crime that left an indelible mark on Austin and forever changed the lives of the the families of the victims: Eliza Thomas, Amy Ayers, and sist ... Show More
42m 30s
Jun 25
The Secret Life of Paige Birgfeld
On June 28, 2007, Colorado mother Paige Birgfeld disappeared and police uncovered a subsequent double-life she led as an escort. Initially the investigation focused on her two ex-husbands, but when both men were ruled out, police looked into the possibility that Paige was murdere ... Show More
42m 9s
Oct 2024
S4|E4: Interview With A Serial Killer
True-crime author Diane Fanning stumbles upon the case of Julie Rea, convicted of murdering her son. As she uncovers flaws in the prosecution’s argument, Fanning interviews a serial killer Tommy Lynn Sells. With new evidence in hand, she wonders if her discovery could exonerate a ... Show More
35m 50s
Sep 2024
Introducing..."Serial Killers & Murderous Minds"
Every Monday and Thursday, dive into the twisted minds of the world’s most chilling murderers — from infamous serial killers to ruthless cult leaders, deadly exes, and terrifying spree killers. "Serial Killers & Murderous Minds" combines gripping true crime storytelling with expe ... Show More
1m 30s
Sep 2025
SERIAL KILLER: The Suffolk Strangler Pt. 1
Before he earned the name “The Suffolk Strangler,” Steve Wright was just another face in the crowd. In Part 1, we trace Wright’s path from abused child to serial predator, uncovering the psychological scars, violent impulses, and hidden obsession that led to the murders of multip ... Show More
40m 30s
Sep 2025
SERIAL KILLER: The Dating Game Killer Pt. 1
Long before he appeared on "The Dating Game," Rodney Alcala was a violent predator. "Killer Minds" examines the early life and psychological unraveling of one of America’s most manipulative serial killers, revealing how Alcala's love of photography became a tool for stalking, con ... Show More
51m 37s
Aug 2025
MURDEROUS MINDS: The Killer Step-Brother Pt. 2
Nathan Matthews murdered his 16-year-old stepsister Becky Watts—then helped her family search for her. In Part 2, we break down the failed cover-up, the forensic clues that exposed him, and how the truth about one of Britain’s most disturbing family murders finally came to light. ... Show More
36m 19s
Aug 2025
SERIAL KILLER: "The Killer Boy" Pt. 2
He was America’s youngest serial killer—and his most brutal crime was still to come. In Part 2, we follow the murder that sealed Jesse Pomeroy’s fate, the investigation that exposed a disturbing pattern, and the historic trial that forced the country to confront how young is too ... Show More
41m 19s
Sep 2025
SERIAL KILLER: The Dating Game Killer Pt. 2
Rodney Alcala thought he was smarter than the police, the jury, and even the justice system. In Part 2, we follow the unraveling of "The Dating Game" Killer, from a failed attempt at self-defense to the discovery of a chilling trophy stash that linked him to more murders than any ... Show More
48m 18s