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Sep 2017
1h 14m

David Berkowitz "Son of Sam"

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David Berkowitz would terrorize New York City in 1976 and 1977, murder 6 people, injure even more, and would become known as "The .44 Caliber Killer" and "The Son of Sam". Berkowitz would target women with long dark hair prompting women all over New York City to cut their hair, dye their hair, or wear wigs to stay off the killer's radar. Join Mike and Gibby ... Show More
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