Introduction

In 19 76, a terrifying series of crimes began in new york city. Young couples and women with long dark hair were being shot at random. The press dubbed their attacker the forty four caliber killer. Soon however, the killer gave himself a new name, the son of sam. In august of 19 77, forty four years ago this month, david berkewitz was arrested for the crimes. Who is David Berkewitz? And did he really act alone? That's what we 'e talking about on this episode of jimmy akins's mysterious world.