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David Berkowitz

David Richard Berkowitz (born Richard David Falco; June 1, 1953), also known as the Son of Sam, the .44 Caliber Killer and the Phantom of the Bronx, is an American serial killer, serial arsonist, and former United States Army soldier who committed a stabbing and a series of shootings in New York City between 1975 and 1977, killing six people and wounding…

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Beginning of crimes (late 1975 to early 1977)

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Sentencing and incarceration

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Early life

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Alma mater
Bronx Community College · Sullivan Community College
Born
Richard David Falco (1953-06-01) June 1, 1953 (age 73) Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Convictions
Second degree murder (6 counts) Attempted second degree murder (7 counts)
Criminal penalty
Life imprisonment with the possibility of parole after 25 years
Date apprehended
August 10, 1977
Imprisoned at
Shawangunk Correctional Facility

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Early life

Beginning of crimes (late 1975 to early 1977)

Crimes continue (April to July 1977)

Suspicion and capture (August 1977)

Sentencing and incarceration

Satanic cult accomplice claims

Legacy

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David Berkowitz

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David Berkowitz

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related to Wendy Savino shooting (April 1976) · 17
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Other names · 3
David Berkowitz → Mr. Monster, The .44 Caliber Killer, The Son of Sam
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Alma mater · 2
David Berkowitz → Bronx Community College, Sullivan Community College
Born · 1
David Berkowitz → Richard David Falco (1953-06-01) June 1, 1953 (age 73) Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Convictions · 1
David Berkowitz → Second degree murder (6 counts) Attempted second degree murder (7 counts)
Criminal penalty · 1
David Berkowitz → Life imprisonment with the possibility of parole after 25 years

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David BerkowitzAlma materBronx Community College1.00infobox
David BerkowitzAlma materSullivan Community College1.00infobox
David BerkowitzBornRichard David Falco (1953-06-01) June 1, 1953 (age 73) Brooklyn, New York, U.S.1.00infobox
David BerkowitzConvictionsSecond degree murder (6 counts) Attempted second degree murder (7 counts)1.00infobox
David BerkowitzCriminal penaltyLife imprisonment with the possibility of parole after 25 years1.00infobox
David BerkowitzDate apprehendedAugust 10, 19771.00infobox
David BerkowitzImprisoned atShawangunk Correctional Facility1.00infobox
David BerkowitzInjured111.00infobox
David BerkowitzKilled61.00infobox
David BerkowitzMotiveMisogyny1.00infobox
David BerkowitzOther namesThe Son of Sam1.00infobox
David BerkowitzOther namesThe .44 Caliber Killer1.00infobox
David BerkowitzOther namesMr. Monster1.00infobox
David BerkowitzSpan of crimesDecember 24, 1975 – July 31, 19771.00infobox
David BerkowitzStateNew York1.00infobox
David BerkowitzWeapon.44 Special caliber Bulldog revolver1.00infobox

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