Imagine Netflix bringing you a story so chilling it’ll give you goosebumps! The new documentary series “Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes” finally shines a light on one of the most terrifying serial killers in US history – David Berkowitz, aka the “Son of Sam.” This psycho terrorized New York City in the mid-1970s, killing six and wounding eleven in a spree of random shootings that had the city gripped in fear. But here’s the kicker: Berkowitz himself sent creepy letters to the police and media, calling himself the “Son of Sam” and claiming he received demonic messages driving him to kill.
This three-part Netflix series, premiering July 30, features never-before-heard audio interviews with Berkowitz recorded in 1977 by crime reporter Jack Jones at Attica prison. It also includes statements from the cops who worked the case, journalists who covered Berkowitz’s crimes, and survivors. Together, they offer a chilling, deep dive into the mind of one of America’s most dangerous killers.
Berkowitz was arrested on August 10, 1977, just over a year after his first victim, Donna Lauria, was shot dead in the Bronx. Police tracked him down thanks to a witness who reported a suspicious man near the last shooting scene, then followed traffic tickets linked to his car and home in Yonkers. At trial, he quickly confessed and was sentenced to six consecutive life terms. He’s still locked up in a New York state prison, having been denied parole twelve times already.
While the series hasn’t hit the mega-popularity of “Squid Game,” it’s already racked up over a million views and earned praise for its dark, authentic portrayal. Director Joe Berlinger says the show reveals “the twisted details of the case and the all-consuming fear that gripped the city.” If you thought serial killers were just distant horror stories, this series will prove the “Son of Sam” terror was real and his story far from forgotten.
So, if you’re into dark mysteries and want to peek inside the mind of one of the most infamous serial killers, “Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes” is your next binge. And hey, if you’ve already watched it, drop a comment — do you think Berkowitz was just a sick guy or something way darker? Let the debate begin!
