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The first trailer for the new documentary series based on the famous Son of Sam serial killer has been released by Netflix.
David Berkowitz, known by his given moniker ‘Son of Sam’, killed six people and wounded seven more in his attacks that took place in New York City between 1976 and 1977.
Right now, Son of Sam is serving six consecutive life sentences. He was caught by police in 1976 after conducting the biggest manhunt in New York City history.
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One of the most interesting parts about the time that brought on a lot of media attention was the gloating letters that Berkowitz would send the police while he was still at large.
Interest in the serial killer arose again when he was featured in the Netflix drama series, Mindhunter, in which he was played by Oliver Cooper.
At the time of Berkowitz confessing to his crimes, he claimed that he had been carrying out the killings as an order from his neighbour’s dog, ‘Sam’, who he claimed to be a demon in disguise.
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Ultimately, Son of Sam admitted that the entire thing was a hoax.
In the mid 1990s, Berkowitz said he was a member of a Satanic cult – who orchestrated all of his murders.
The Netflix documentary, titled The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness, has filmmaker Joshua Zeman explore the Son of Sam killings, also musing on whether or not Berkowitz acted alone.
The work of journalist Maury Terry will be heavily incorporated into the series, as he has published books on Berkowitz and has for many years claimed to have been working with others.
The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness will land on Netflix on 5 May.
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