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#cbsnews Maurice Dubois reflects on interviewing the #sonofsam serial killer #shorts

August 17, 2025 / 01:08

This episode covers the interview with David Berkowitz, known as the Son of Sam, at Shawan Gunk State Prison in upstate New York. Key topics include Berkowitz's reflections on his past crimes, his feelings about his infamous nickname, and the impact of his actions on the public.

The host describes their initial fear and trepidation entering the prison to meet Berkowitz, who was arrested at 24 and is now 64. The conversation touches on how Berkowitz perceives his past, stating that he despises the name 'Son of Sam' and views it as a representation of a demon rather than himself.

Listeners learn about the public's reaction during the time of the murders, particularly the fear experienced by young women. Berkowitz's portrayal as a shy and lonely individual contrasts sharply with the terror he instigated in New York City.

TLDR

David Berkowitz reflects on his past as the Son of Sam, expressing disdain for his infamous nickname and discussing the fear he caused.

Episode

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I walked into the prison, Shawan Gunk State Prison in upstate New York, and I have like real trepidation, real fear.
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I'm concerned. I'm getting ready to sit down with Son of Sam. And at one point, I see him walk by and I go,
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"That look like him, right?" He was 24 when he was arrested. I was in junior high and I remember the girls talking
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about it and being worried. People were freaked out, especially young brunette women. You fast forward 40 years later.
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He's now 64. >> As far as I'm concerned, that that was not me. That was not me. This even the
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that name I I hate that name. I despise that name. That >> which name? >> That moniker son of Sam. That's that
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that that was not that was a demon. Everybody was afraid after all that to find out that this was a sort of a you
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know people describe him as this chubby, shy, lonely guy who had the whole city buckling at its knees afraid.

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Episode Highlights

  • Meeting Son of Sam
    A journalist reflects on the fear of meeting the infamous killer, Son of Sam.
    “I'm concerned. I'm getting ready to sit down with Son of Sam.”
    @ 00m 08s
    August 17, 2025
  • The Transformation of Fear
    40 years later, the once feared Son of Sam is now a 64-year-old man.
    “You fast forward 40 years later. He's now 64.”
    @ 00m 35s
    August 17, 2025

Episode Quotes

  • I'm concerned. I'm getting ready to sit down with Son of Sam.
    #cbsnews Maurice Dubois reflects on interviewing the #sonofsam serial killer #shorts
  • That moniker son of Sam. That's that was a demon.
    #cbsnews Maurice Dubois reflects on interviewing the #sonofsam serial killer #shorts

Key Moments

  • Real Trepidation00:06
  • Son of Sam's Identity00:36
  • Fear in the City01:00