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Son of Sam

July 04, 2016 / 04:48

This episode covers the infamous Son of Sam case, featuring the chilling words of David Berkowitz, who claimed to be the Son of Sam. The discussion includes his disturbing letters to the police, detailing his motivations and mindset during the killings in New York City in the 1970s. The episode also touches on the impact of his actions on the community and law enforcement's response to his threats.

David Berkowitz, known as the Son of Sam, describes his alter ego and the influence of his "father" Sam, who he claims commands him to kill. His letters reveal a twisted psyche, expressing both a desire to stop killing and a compulsion to honor his father's wishes.

The episode highlights the fear and chaos that gripped New York City during his crime spree, as Berkowitz taunted police and the public with his messages. The narrative emphasizes the psychological aspects of his personality and the societal reactions to his actions.

TLDR

David Berkowitz, the Son of Sam, shares his disturbing thoughts and motivations behind his infamous killings in New York City.

Episode

4:48
00:00:08
this is true crime garage and this is the case of Son of Sam I am deeply hurt by you calling me a
00:00:55
woman-hater I am NOT but I am a monster I am the Son of Sam I'm a little brat when father Sam gets drunk he gets mean
00:01:11
he beats his family sometimes he ties me up to the back of the house other times he locks me in the garage
00:01:21
Sam loves to drink blood go out and kill commands father Sam behind our house some rest
00:01:30
mostly young raped and slaughtered their blood drained just bones now Papa Sam keeps me locked in the Attic too
00:01:40
I can't get out but I look out the attic window and I watch the world go by I feel like an outsider I'm on a different
00:01:52
wavelength than everybody else programmed to kill however to stop me you must kill me attention all police
00:02:01
shoot me for a shoot to kill or else keep out of my way or you will die Papa Sam is old now he needs some blood
00:02:14
to preserve his youth he's had too many heart attacks too many heart attacks hurts Sonny Boy
00:02:23
I miss my pretty princess most of all she's resting in Our Lady's house but I'll see her soon I am the monster
00:02:36
Beelzebub the chubby behemoth I love to hunt prowling the streets looking for fair game tasty meat the women of Queens
00:02:48
are the prettiest of all I must be the water they drink I live for the hunt my life blood for Papa mr. Borelli sir I
00:02:57
don't want to kill anymore no sir no more but I must honor thy father I want to make love to the world I love people
00:03:06
I don't belong on earth return me the yahoos to the people of Queens I love you and I want to wish you all a Happy
00:03:16
Easter may God bless you in this life and in the next and for now I say goodbye and
00:03:22
good night police let me haunt you with these words I'll be back I'll be back to
00:03:30
be interpreted it's bang Banga Banga yours and murder mr. monster

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Episode Highlights

  • The Case of Son of Sam
    Exploring the chilling psyche of the infamous Son of Sam killer.
    “I am the Son of Sam I'm a little brat”
    @ 00m 59s
    July 04, 2016
  • A Monster's Confession
    A haunting glimpse into the mind of a killer who feels like an outsider.
    “I feel like an outsider I'm on a different wavelength than everybody else”
    @ 01m 52s
    July 04, 2016
  • A Dark Farewell
    The Son of Sam bids a chilling goodbye, hinting at his return.
    “I'll be back I'll be back to be interpreted”
    @ 03m 26s
    July 04, 2016

Episode Quotes

  • I am the Son of Sam I'm a little brat.
    Son of Sam
  • I feel like an outsider I'm on a different wavelength than everybody else.
    Son of Sam
  • I want to wish you all a Happy Easter.
    Son of Sam
  • I'll be back I'll be back to be interpreted.
    Son of Sam

Key Moments

  • True Crime00:08
  • Son of Sam00:15
  • Outsider01:52
  • Chilling Goodbye03:26

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