The Murder Men

Serial Killer Takes Orders From a Demon Dog | Son of Sam

The Murder Men

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Matt Cox and Johnny Mitchell break down the Son of Sam case, from David Berkowitz’s claim that a demon dog ordered him to kill to the investigation that brought one of New York City’s most infamous crime sprees to an end.⁣

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Chapters:⁣

00:00 - Son of Sam Introduction⁣

01:30 - Berkowitz’s Background⁣

06:44 - Military & Early Adulthood⁣

15:05 - Motive & Isolation⁣

19:39 - Son of Sam Origin Story⁣

29:11 - Early Incidents⁣

30:10 - The .44 & Evidence⁣

34:11 - NYC Case Pattern⁣

42:44 - Forensics & Media Attention⁣

45:10 - Son of Sam Persona⁣

48:02 - Letters & Citywide Panic⁣

53:45 - Parking Ticket Breakthrough⁣

1:00:11 - Arrest & Confession⁣

1:01:42 - Son of Sam Law⁣

1:05:22 - Trial, Sentence & Later Life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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