You are about the tenth person I've heard emphasizing forgiveness in the past few days. I've been struggling with forgiving a doctor who contributed to my son's death by overdose. That surely must mean something. It's a big help to me.
@@sitdowndogbreath Nope. My son was clean from fentanyl for 9 months, felt some anxiety about his first job in 10 years and the shrink gave him 3 highly addictive medications--which he promptly finished in two days and then overdosed on fentanyl. I filed a complaint and am awaiting the verdict but if they don't decide to suspend him I've almost decided to forgive him and let God handle his carelessness and apathy. He works with a lot of addicts for cripes sake, he should know better.
@@r.s.632 Not to sound heartless, but as an addict, we ourselves are the only ones personally responsible for our addictions and/or recovery. So unless we're given a drug unknowingly, it's on us and it's our choice to take/use any drug/substance that is given, sold, or prescribed. Blaming doctors only makes it harder for people who actually need the drugs to get them. For that's how I initially got addicted--I couldn't get a prescription when I genuinely needed/still need a prescription for pain pills, so I had to go to the streets where there is only fentanyl now and not even pills to buy on the street. I would have never taken fentanyl otherwise. Nonetheless, I'd never blame a dealer for selling me fentanyl or anything I willingly and knowingly buy. And it's wrong for people to blame dealers for selling to willing and knowing users.
This guy knows nothing of "mental health." And very few do. In fact this subject is so misunderstood that most consider the brain the mind and no it is not. The brain is just a body part and part of the body. Mind is another matter.
I think many non Christians and some Christians as well, confuse forgiveness with excusing. Forgiveness doesn’t have anything to do with the offender, it has to do with us. If I forgive someone for an offense, that is releasing a chain from around my neck. It in no way means that the offender is released from facing their consequences and/or punishment, it’s simply casting out the hatred and anger in my heart, and returning my peace.
Well said. That said, while I appreciate that forgiveness is necessary for healing and absolutely mandatory to walk with Christ, it is still a very difficult thing to do
@@messenger8854 oh I agree 100%. It’s VERY difficult. I kinda think that it’s supposed to be. For me, salvation was “free” as in it was freely given to me. The responsibility that I took on to try and be even vaguely worthy of such a gift, can be work, but I’m positive He knows that.
Imagine if Jesus said to u, I forgive you but I’m still sending you to hell because forgiveness doesn’t mean a lack of consequences. I forgave you to release a chain from around my neck not yours.
I don’t sympathize with David, but I’ve had these similar issues as a child. I was adopted and I couldn’t understand WHY I wasn’t “wanted”. I acted out and I was arrested multiple times in my teens and young adult lives. Fast forward into 2020, I did research and found my birth mother. And later was informed by an adoptee organization, and Chilean police, that I was taken by the doctors and govt and trafficked to the states. And my two younger brothers were trafficked at birth as well. That hit me hard.
Never forget that you are in a larger and closer family of God, Jesus is the one brother that will always have your back as long as you see him in your heart there is a reason you are still here.
In regards to your intro speech, I've had chronic depression since my teens woth suicide attempts. Only in recent years I've had control of it. It's AMAZING to see people, particularly men, discuss it publicly. Thanks for talking about it.
@@jeanandre6998 I had intensive therapy, via rehab. Opened up about my past demons and let them go as best I can. The process took a couple of years and still needs moderating now and then. I still have bad days, but not like I had before. I'm also take anti depressants, which work for me. It took a while to find the right medication for me. I also set future goals and work towards achieving them, like studying for a career goal.
I remember this as a kid living in NY in the 1970s like it was yesterday. David comes off as a sympathetic character and this interview gives understanding of maybe why he did the things he did. I still feel more for the family of the victims as I also remember seeing them in interviews and documentaries.
Even though he has mental illness I feel the same way you do. I think that if he really has changed for the better he should understand he needs to be in jail for the rest of his life. He killed many innocent people.
@@Chopping-it-up he has been up for parole since 2006 and refused to apply for parole release. at one point he even wrote a note saying while he feels his no longer a threat to others that he deserves to serve the rest of his life behind bars for his crimes. So maybe he really has found belief in god.
This is insane. I only started watching this channel and I'm transfixed. The fact that this is free and of this high quality is amazing. Thank you, mr Franzezen
@@beesea105That might be true, but aren't we all? Really? It's a fucked up world and everything happens for a reason, with and sometimes without consequence.
@keithlayton5483 I've watched many docs with that dude and he will speak on everything except what made him do it and what happened to the brothers he worked with (who are dead). I believe it's so much bigger than what we can think of. IT IS THE SYSTEM AND THESE EVIL PEOPLE ARE EVERYWHERE
Michael, great interview. About 20-25 year’s ago I stumbled into a website of Billy Graham ministries when a ministry rep from Dr Graham visited the Son Of Sam in prison. David spoke of his conversation and the deeper walk he had experienced. Your interview was in-depth and I’m so glad you shared this experience with your viewer’s. Thanks Michael.
Wow! As a Christian it's good to hear a true man of God! He is right! FORGIVENESS IS THE KEY! YOU ARE A TRUE BELIEVER! AS SOMEONE WHO HAS READ THE BIBLE FOR OVER 30 YEARS...MICHAEL IS 100% RIGHT!! AMEN!
The Son of Sam is the first big news story I remember from my childhood, I was 9 years old….I can’t believe this guy is still alive. Pray for the lives and the families he destroyed.
@@Rhatid-monI remember that time and being afraid to go out, I was 20. I lived in the area he was murdering.In the book he blames it all on seeing his parents doing stuff in the bedroom. He said he slept in the same bedroom. ANd that messed him up sexually. I don’t believe him here, he seeems to blame it’s all on his adoption and take no responsibility for being a psychopath.
As someone who is coming back into his faith and just had a friend murdered last week. I think i really needed this. Im trying to find forgiveness in my heart, but it's tough.
i forgave someone who killed someone i loved. it took faith to do it. I thank god to be able to embrace the power of forgiveness. i paid the price to do it. i wish you the power to embrace forgiveness.
Don't force the forgiveness bud from feeling like you 'should forgive'...within time you'll reach a point of feeling that the shift to forgiveness is what you need to follow...I'd be feeling pissed for a decent while if it'd been my own friend I reckon. I hope you do find peace soon.
My daughter was murdered by a hit and run driver who was never found. I still dream of finding this murderer and if I did there would be no forgiveness in my heart. I just want to get my hands on him. It's so easy to forgive someone when your daughter, son, spouse isn't the one being murdered. There are monsters walking around posing as human beings and Berowitz is one of those.
Read the Bible. If people sin against you and you don't forgive, God will not hear your prayer when you ask for forgiveness of your sins. Sin separates us from the Lord Romans 6:23. So I hope you think about what you just posted and repent. And for the others as well whom agreed on this post. May the Lord remove the scales from your eyes and soften your hearts in Jesus name.
Michael is absolutely profound in stating everyone is effected differently. To be a very sensitive person as myself.Being a victim to childhood bullying left me with no safety shield from the world.
Furthermore it may also be stated. Michael being part of the mafia at one time.Perhaps Taught him to respect the sensitivity level of the others members for his own safety? What is not insulting to one person may be to the next.
Some will say criminals don’t deserve a voice. However, podcasts, such as this one, are a great method of learning more about what drives certain individuals. We all want to know the motive behind certain acts. Motive is the foundation of our daily decision making. Podcasts are truly modern day labs. Nicely done with this interview.
Michael, so glad you’re talking about the mental health crisis. When I was elected to the legislature here in New York, I tried to spotlight the issue and fought for more attention and services. The reality is that these politicians didn’t care one bit. If there wasn’t a kickback or way to make money for them, they didn’t want to hear it. Keep talking about this. 🙏🏼👍🏻
Hi Joey, that is not only an american problem the atomization and the no vision-no future of our modern societies has brought as where we are now, thats why everybody is looking for identity, in form of nation, religion, etc.
It's a shame the world won't wake up and elect the right people to straighten out NY . I'm tired of the politics here in this state. They don't work for us anymore . They work for the devil and take greed over humanity..
I arrived in NYC on the day SofSam was captured in the early morning hours. The next day of my first visit, the city was transformed - into one of immense relief. As my sister and I visited cafes and restaurants, everyone was ‘together’ in the joy of his arrest with one person reading the newspaper with all gathered around listening. Men were joking with females again, with the fear of suspicion on them erased. It was an amazing lasting glimpse of New York.
As someone who was hospitalized in 2020 with mental illness, I appreciate anyone willing to speak on it for it is one of most important issues not spoken about. Thank you Michael. I would love to one day speak to you Lord willing. Mobster history is my favorite as well. God bless you and your family brother.
I'm a Combat Veteran with 50% CRPTSD. COMBAT RELATED POST TRAMAUTIC SYNDROME. I thank you so much for bringing focus to this damn illness. I salute you sir
Retired Marine here with 6 combat deployments. I left a large part of myself in those god forsaken places and in some ways miss it. Thank you for your service brother, and Semper Fi.
Think about the innocent people whos homes you leveled. You killed children and the elder. How dare you CRY about going out to some other land to KILL INNOCENT people? What is the ptsd called when a foreign nations army INVADE you're country and shoot you're children? What is the ptsd called when a drone levels a whole city block and all you're friends are dead as you were the only one sick at home when the school was bombed?
My parents grew up with Stacy Moskowitz, his last victim. My mother and her were very close. She was supposed to come to our house the day she was shot. My mother speaks of her often and I've heard first-hand accounts of the damage this man has done. I think it's hard for us now to imagine the impact this man had on the entire city when he was on his murder spree. People were terrified. It affected everyone's daily life in a real way. He may sit there now like a Jesus-loving, mild-mannered old man, but make no mistake, this man traumatized an entire generation and ruined many lives. He will never get "forgiveness" from those who were personally affected by his actions.
Mr. Franzese. Thank you so much. The was a fascinating interview. I remember seeing an interview with David early in his walk. I think he was involved in prison ministry. I remember thinking "wow, this guy is genuine". Our God truly is a God of change. You, sir, are awesome. I have PTSD from military service. Only God brings me through the low points. When I feel weak, I know he's carrying me.
@play4u67 0 seconds ago I have a plaque on my wall of "The Footprints In The Sand". The poem describes how the person sees two sets of footprints for each scene of their life, except during their most difficult times when there is only one set. God explains that during these times, God carried the person. I whole heartedly believe this because I've lived it. When my husband of 23 years died last year, I was at my lowest point...went through all the chemo treatments, radiation treatments, the many hospitalizations because of low immune system issues Etc... I felt the presents of God walking with me, then early on the morning of May 22, 2023, I felt lighter and a sense of calm and love just overwhelm me, I couldn't understand what or why I felt this way, then I got the dreaded phone call that no one ever wants to get....my husband had just suddenly took a turn for the worse and died, all within a matter of minutes. Now, I know why I was feeling the way I did and it's all due to our Lord, he was with me and he helped me make it through that lowest point. Thank You Michael for sharing this interview with us.
I actually knew a girl about 40 years ago whose sister he killed and the fact that he’s being interviewed on the Internet it’s just I don’t know it kind of makes me nauseous and feels really messed up. Also at 60 I am old enough to remember when he was reigning terror
I think this is a great platform to have him on it’s not a network tv show he’s not being deified which sometimes can unfortunately happen with the different monikers they give them. This is not in a faltering light physically and otherwise and it’s highlighting how sick he is. With the violence issues we’re dealing with in this country I do think it’s a good thing to simply hear the insight into the psychology as to why. It’s horrible to have to but even Ted bundy assisted in helping catch the green river killer by talking about himself. If it’ll give insight into how to prevent this, stop this for other families, then we unfortunately should listen. I wouldn’t ever recommend anyone close to the case to do that. I had a friend unalived and it’ll never be solved so I get it but if they could look into the psyche of the person as to why that happened and prevent it?! I’d personally be very supportive of that.
Most white people love this but if he was black there'll be all kind of hateful spiteful comments coming from them but they love this white serial killer
I used to work in a forensic hospital. Some of the patients committed horrible crimes because they're truly mentally ill. Such a tragedy for them their victims and the families.
@@jonpicojones4032 my mom worked as a phych nurse, first with children. Then adults, she finally retired from a maximum security prison in Michigan. My first accounter with the demonic was 5. She was a praying woman and I know when I was being attacked. Her 4 children have had seen and unseen angels. I know the wrapping in psalms 91, because a few people would get out and go after us. She said there where times she knew someone was evil. I learned a lot of my mom. God made a special group of people, that can work with people that are mentally ill. My hat is off to you!
There is a channel on RUclips that interviews serial killers in prison doing life , like the amazon review killer that killed Charlie and 4 ppl in a bike shop and kept his girlfriend a s slave in a container.
I don't think people of today can comprehend how absolutely TERRIFYING the whole Son Of Sam reign of terror was. The whole city was scared. Every time he murdered it was plastered all over the radio, TV, newspapers and magazines. As a small kid I was petrified and I live across the rive in NJ. I spent almost every weekend and my Grandmother's house. Her bedroom was 2 single beds separated by a table with an old fashioned radio and lamp on it. The radio was so old it still had the tubes in the back that glowed orange/red! I slept in one of the beds and when we went to bed she would keep the radio on and we would fall asleep. Every once and awhile I would wake-up, maybe go to the bathroom or just roll over listen to the radio a little more and fall back asleep. Every time that POS shot people I would hear about it almost immediately as the radio station interrupted their regularly scheduled program with an important announcement that would wake me up. I would then lay in bed terrified with just the orange glow from the radio and my sleeping grandmother deep in slumber listening to how he brutally murdered someone. I would pull the blanket over my head hoping, praying that the Son of Sam wouldn't come bursting out of a closet or bedroom door and gun us down. After awhile I would convince myself that there was no way he could get to us so quickly in NJ after he killed in NYC an just an hour away, and I would fall back asleep. On Monday's I'd wait for my dad to come back from work in the city with a fresh copy of the New York Post which I'd read mostly for the sports page and box scores. But since it was the most important thing happening in the city, the paper was plastered with photos of the deceased or the one's he shot who survived, Sam's psychotic letters, maps of the city where he struck, etc,etc and I would read all about the murders and his rampage. This went on for a year or so. Every time I'd forget the murders it seemed like he would strike again. One Saturday night after watching EMERGENCY and The Mary Tyler Moore show my Grandmother and I went to bed as usual. Late one night I again was woken up by a radio announcement but this time my Grandmother woke up before I did and she exclaimed "THEY GOT HIM!" I didn't even need to ask her whom it was they were talking about, I knew who it was. We ended up staying up for a little while longer as we listened to the radio give out all the information about how they got him. It was all over. I never had to worry about SoS bursting out of the closet or breaking down the front door again. There was a huge sense of relief. It's very strange how vivid that particular time in my life I remember. I guess the whole event left some deep scars in my memory bank. I can't think of any other serial killer who paralyzed a city like that, especially a city like NY. I commend you for interviewing him but I don't know if I can watch and listen to him considering what he did to so many people. Not just the victims and their immediate family, but people like me who were too young to understand how cruel the world can be.
Every once in a while*, a period of time. Not awhile meaning 'for a while'. Otherwise you've said "every once in " instead of "every once in a period of time."
I hear you. My boogie man was the Zodiac Killer in San Francisco. I was terrified as a teenager. The only thing that helped me was listening to B.B.King.
I really liked your description of those sleepovers at grandma’s house. I could picture that glowing orange bulb on the old radio and as a kid your imagination runs away with you especially at night. It’s a blessing that grandma was with you and liked to have you visit and that you weren’t alone at night. Scary good 😊
@GhostradamusX, but even if I continue to hate, it will never change anything, nor will it bring back the life of my loved ones I would rather forgive because it the only way I can move on and find peace
The crazy part is Michael likely caused far more damage to the community. I wouldn't be surprised if he has more bodies and definitely committed more crimes. Yet David is the monster and Michael is respected.
Being 7yrs old & living just blocks from the 1st murder, I still have incredible vivid memories. Everyone on their stoop during the sweltering summer blackout. Wild time!
I too struggle with my mental health and have done since being about 12. I’m now 70 . I truly can relate to this man. It moves me to tears . I’m so very sorry .
That was a great interview, an eye opener for sure. Like many, I remember that period clearly. To see DB sitting there, now an older man, talking coherently and intelligently about what led to his downward spiral makes me think that we could all be a few steps from getting derailed. I became a neonatal nurse in my early 40’s and caring for infants made me start looking at all the disenfranchised people with more compassion. They were all once someone’s vulnerable infant and I would bet that none of them ever thought “gee, I hope I turn out to be a mass killer one day”.
Michael, I have no problem saying you are a better man than me. I don't think I could have found the compassion to agree to meet this man. This was a tough interview to watch and yet I found myself feeling for this man. He is where he deserves to be but his testimony is powerful.
I would highly suggest watching some documentaries on RUclips. I haven’t fully watched the whole interview yet, but he was part of a satanic cult. He didn’t do all the shootings. It was an organization. There’s even proof out there. I hope you find the one I’m thinking about I just don’t know the name right now.
@ginavenditti1403 Not that amazing. I remember things from after my first year and used to freak my parents out when I was a teenager and recounted the past. I'm the same at 50 now. In theory, a clear mind sees and remembers all and it's possible for any of us. I'm not saying I'm clear all the time though!
He is getting pretty old. I have always remembered people and events from my past but not dates. But I know of lots of young people who can’t remember teachers, or even most of their childhood which is amazing to me but there are a lot of people out there who don’t remember.
Michael I'm a guy I'm a guy from Eastnorth port. I know of you from back in the day. I just found you on podcast. And I've been listening to you. I live in Tennessee now. Since February You're a podcast. Have been very uplifting. Keep them up. Because Someone from Long Island no, you're alive. It's not put BSI Happy Thanksgiving Keep up the great work
What a fantastic conversation. We live so many lives within our lifetime. I can tell David is an entirely different person than he was 40-50 years ago. He has no reason to pretend, he knows he is never getting out of prison. I think he is sincere. And while what he did was absolutely horrific, I do believe he has found faith and has done a complete 180. So good for him
I believe that, too. He is a model prisoner accepting his punishment. He has never shown up for parole meetings. It shows me that he was not that monster years ago. I still have sincerest condolences to his victims. Despite his beliefs, he belongs in prison . .
Yes I feel really sorry for the people that lost their loved ones to son of Sam . I can hear through this interview that he has remorse and did suffer a lot of mental disorders . I’m not making excuses for him but I believe him . I wish he had help before he went on his rampage . God bless everyone .
I have studied serial killers for several decades. While all of them have serious mental health issues, most of them are aware of reality and in full control of their faculties. Berkowitz is one of the few whose actions were directly related to a mental health disorder. I truly believe that Berkowitz's crimes could have been prevented if someone had recognized his illness and taken appropriate intervention. Though I would never feel safe with him on the streets, I do believe that Berkowitz could be a productive member of society as long as he is properly treated and his symptoms are properly managed. His actions were not a compulsion as they are with most serial killers. They were the direct result of a mental illness. This is the first interview I have ever seen with him. This was very fascinating. Thank you.
Ed Kemper definitely had mental issues but was always honest about his crimes. For some reason he stopped giving interviews in the early 90s and now he's old and out of it, but that's the way he was in the first 20 years of his sentence anyway. There is always the point where you can you reject the dark urges though. Kemper put it well when he mentioned he would begin to push the boundaries, first he would just give women a ride, then he started carrying a gun in his car even without using it, but kind of offering it up to himself as a temptation.
Mike, this is your finest hour. When you speak of yourself, and the reasons for your continuing success, you never mention how great a communicator you are. I think this is, and may have always been, your truest strength. May God continue to bless us all.
I’m a Christian and suffer from bipolar depression. In my case, the cause was a brain chemistry issue. I have been in treatment for years. Listening to hundreds of hours of Christian preaching helped me go from 5 powerful and expensive medications to one much less drug. The treatment plus my faith is what has helped me.
An ex - a beautiful friend to this day - of mine suffered horrendous bipolar sysmptoms that her life together became unbearable for herself and for ourselves as a loving couple. I supported her through our fifteen years together and now thirty years total. She would do same for me despite some of the hideous situations that arose. She's now on one medication living a steady lifestyle. My next scheme (pardon my facetiousness), is have her accept Jesus into her heart before she lives her physical life to the end. With God's Divine Love I bless her, you and anyone with intention to change/everyone, every moment from the bottom of my heart ❤ 🙏 ❤ May I be good enough to be blessed as well
I suffer from PTSD, Depression, Panic Attacks and a couple of other Anxiety Disorders and for years it was left untreated and it got to the point of where I attempted Suicide. I spent time in a psych ward and I Thank God that when I got out I was able to actually function and have a normal life by doing what I loved the most and that was working in the music industry for 37 years 5 months and then I retired in 2021. Music and being in that industry was like medicine and therapy for me. I still must take a certain medication basically to keep me calm and help me sleep and really that is my biggest problem at the moment and that is getting a good night's sleep. I have learned to take 1 day at a time and keep myself busy with my guitar playing.
You’re in a cult. To be a Christian you have to believe in zombies. Correction, you have to believe in only ONE zombie. Zombies are not real. Pick a new cult.
A fascinating interview Michael. Thank you for going to see him. You made the right decision. When he became a Christian, he became a true brother. We do pray "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors". If we are unforgiving we will not be forgiven. God Bless you Michael and your family!
Being religious is not the same as being a good person. Christians are not exempt from that fact. But I think that if he is now considered harmless, he should be released, he should have atoned for his crimes.
@@dennislindqvist1265 Being a Christian is not being religious. And, even if harmless being now a Christian does not exempt him from punishment on this earth. He won't go to hell but as he even says he will never get out or should he.
@@jorgefiguerola1239 It doesn't look like an old David, does it. I also found it Extremely Odd how that Guy was Seated Facing "David" with the look like He was watching every single word that come from "David's" mouth. The million dollar question is....If it is fake David.....Why ...For What Purpose ?
@@johansvensson833but notice that these types of interviews with serial killers are not near as common as they used to be .. in the 80s and 90s they were common but not anymore
This interview actually answered questions that I've had about my older brother, who was adopted. He rejected my parents and myself as I came along two years after the adoption. Enlightening and educational. Thank you, Michael, and a big thank you to Mr Burkowitz for doing the interview.
Children out of wedlock have lots of psychological problems. When you're having an affair or have some kid you don't want, take your responsibility and care for them. People need acceptance and love, all of us need it. That doesn't excuse murder though.
As a rookie CO I was abke to train at his facilty. Escorted him to medical several times and he was completely respectful and talkative. I was always in shock that I was actually in the same space as this man.
Not thaaaat creepy when you think about it...he wasn't a Dahmer, Bundy nor Gacy...he ran up on innocent civilians and pulled a trigger...we're not talkin about Jason Voorhees ova heaa...
Mike I needed you to ask him the hard questions - Why did he murder those people and how did he choose his victims, and why in Queens (mostly). Please have a Part 2.
Probably he killed mostly in Queens because he lived there..He shot into a car n killed the girl n the guy she was with got shot in the eye .He was a postal worker at the time..When he did that shooting I was only two blocks away...
Sometimes serial killers attack where they're most familiar and since he was in New York City, which is a very condensed city, and very overpopulated he kind of blended in and he was very familiar with his surroundings. That's usually what occurs with serial killers, and why they choose various spots to commit their crimes
Holding onto anger and Don't forgive its like drinking poison is very true. tho I don't forgive this monster. It's up to God and the family to deal with level of evil.
@@scottisitoro3953 If you are on the path to revenge, be sure to dig two graves. If you lose yourself to that, you will never come back out of it the same person.
Man, the story of his childhood made me tear up. (As i’m on a job framing a carport) It made me think of my 8 year old son who is a hyper little dude. And for some reason he’s asked me a couple times when he was 6 if he was adopted. Which he is not, and I’ve always made sure to take the time with him to make him feel at ease that I am his real daddy and mommy is his real mom. My own parents were assholes in 1977 when I was 7 and they used to think it was funny to tell me i was adopted. It was like a fun little dysfunctional game for them. They’d do it on a Saturday or Sunday, after we had breakfast. It was like they waited for me to be feeling totally happy and comfortable as we sat at the table together with my sister. They waited for the right moment to make me feel insecure and cry. Then they’d say they were just kidding. But at age 7 you don’t just rebound from something like that. And they said this to me several times. So when I heard his story of actually being adopted and told at such a young age It just saddened me, for him. Very interesting podcast man. Thank you for your work. May God be with you man. Thank you again for sharing your work.
My teacher went along with a couple of students about that. Needless to say, I got expelled for slapping him. Those students weren't my friends after that. I didn't think it was funny. Neither did my stepfather. He al.kst swung it out with the school principal! I'm telling you, ppl do some dumb hurtful stuff.. my parents weren't mad at me at all! They tried suing the school district. I'm telling you ppl are very hurtful. You did nothing wrong man it sounds like you had so, so parents.
Hey Michael Franzese, thanks for posting this. It was very interesting. I'm going through a very tough time right now with mental health. I've been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Major Depressive Disorder with anxious distress. I am a Christian, and I still try my best to stay faithful. I'll never give up my faith, but it is tough. But nothing is impossible for God.
Hi, what's really helped me is watching Daniel Adams and Katie Souza on you tube, both Christian ministries that do a lot of praying and deliverance just though watching, God's done so much with me through their ministries. Also get a bunch of your favorite healing verses and read them over yourself everyday, it renews your mind in the truth of what Jesus did to pay for all healing. God Bless you, you are precious to him and he loves you!
@Lily_1010 I'm sorry for the late response. But I'll most definitely will check the out. Thanks so so much for the recommendation. I'll definitely check it out
Michael do more Prison Interviews,say 1 a month on different crimes of violence.This is a wonderful interview and Michael you could get a real following on these interviews.
Thank you for listening to him, pausing, and letting the story be told. It was very respectful. One thing that stands out to me s the part where structure is taken away and his mental health declined. This is so important. Honestly I believe it can save lives. I live in Australia and they sold 90% of the inpatient and care homes. People with mental health challenges were left to get to their appointments, organise themselves and take their meds all on their own. The result. Abuse, deaths. Homelessness and devastation. There needs to be a medium between institutions and nothing. Thank you
Mr. Franzese this has to be your most impressive interview yet. Much respect to you and your channel, this deserves some sort of journalism/entertainment award. Keep the sit downs coming ,we the people are enjoying them.
I've worked with the mentally ill and addicted for over 32 years. I always though DB had challenges we never saw or heard about. There but for the grace of God go all of us. "Forgive us our trespasses A S we forgive those who trespass against us". Michael. you're doing amazing, ground breaking work. Bless you.
I worked at Sullivan when David was there working in the Chapel with Deacon Knack and met David several times. He was polite, modest and already on his way to Christianity. Working there, I believe, started my depression and I was worn down in only two years working there as a Civilian. My Father and Brother both made a career out of it and I can't imagine how. Continue your journey, David.
If Mr Franseze did the interview with the families of victims to see how they cope I doubt it would garner hundreds of thousands of views like this one. There is unhealthy fascination with all things criminal all around the world.
But all it is, is the guy talking with the guy chipping in every so often. Right up to the 1 hour mark. I don't know anymore about this guy, totally devoid of emotion. He likes to talk about himself, he laughs at inappropriate times. Very odd guy. He does well in a confined, regimented space like prison.
He probably was turned away from getting help It seemed like he was turned away from everything in life back then That's why he was a ticking time bomb 💣
As a mentally disabled person myself, I agree with everything you say . In fact , a lot of my issues can be traced backed to childhood. One of the by -products of my condition was a poor academic, work , legal problems, and a history of substance abuse. All of these issues I've learned to manage with therapy, medication, religion ( my return my faith as a Jew with my Rabbi), and a 12 step fellowship in Narcotics Anonymous.
I was in Iraq and one of my buddies father was a prison counselor at Attica we are getting mail and my buddy got one from berkowitz, saying he's praying for the troops, half of the guys didn't know anything about him, i was born in 81 and just knew enough to explain the summer of Sam
We all have a chance at redemption & forgiveness. It's very hard to swallow. Look Berkowitz should have been put to death, but he was not, so, the man has comes to terms with his horrific crimes, repented, and that's that. Perhaps everyone can learn from his life. Mad Dog Sweeney
I was stationed at the North Pole and got a letter from Santa. The boys didn't know much about him. I was born in 79 and knew just enough to explain here comes santa claus, here comes santa claus, right down santa claus lane.
So he killed these innocent people and mike wants to hear his bicycle stories as a kid, and yet mike still wont forgive u if ur mexican wanting to better urself. He forgives son of sam but not if ur brown. Any yet hes married to a brown lady
@@PunkDogCreations yes but only he knows if he’s truly sincere. Maybe therapy and meditation has helped him but if he still has no empathy I don’t know if he can..
Having to watch my mother go through what she is going through from some coward taking my brothers life, let alone me go through what I’m going through from having my little brother that I helped raised be taken the way he was I can’t forgive. It’s been over 5 years and it doesn’t get easier. I tear up (as I type this) randomly all the time. I’m reminded of him all the time. The one thing that has changed is my threshold to endure the pain of all this shit. I am so sick and tired of all the pathetic waste of people having hand outs and made up excuses to justify why they are the way they are. If we can’t have an eye for an eye anymore we should have should mark their foreheads to shame them while they steal the breathes of the ones that no longer can have any. For me to forgive would be the same thing as me forgetting my love for him. I say Fuck’em all!!!
Genuine is when your protected by The Most High Almighty GOD, in order to stay straight minded is to stay clean in energy within and outwardly so you don't become a host for entity and demons.
Same here! Mine gets frustrated because I trust and give my all to people even when they don't do the same for me. He's also seen that I forgive for myself. If I hold onto hurt and anger it destroys me.
Thank you for highlighting mental illness Mike , it is real as someone who struggles with depression anxiety and bi polor really helps when people like you make this known on your platforms as a Canadian we are in a huge crisis right now for mental illness and addictions and this helps greatly to bring awareness
I knew a couple of people from my old church who were visiting him, over 25 years ago. They believed that he has God in his heart even back then... I glad I found your channel 🎉❤
My cousin was out on a first date with SM when this Fiend knelt down by their car window and fired at both him and his date. The only thing that lives in his heart is SATAN and Evil.
Back then I doubt he was following Jesus look at the Netflix documentary on him they say he was in a satanic sect.If you seen the RUclips channel that does videos on a lot of serial killers a lot of them were into satanism.Forgot the name but he has good information on it and a lot of them were in the military.
Forgiveness is an internal process that allows you to live a life after a tragedy. It is not forgetting or letting someone out of prison to hurt others.
I appreciate your views on forgiveness Michael and this might be one of my downfalls but I can’t look past what he did. I always wondered why the mafia never got a hold of him back in the day. I can’t say he wouldn’t have deserved what had happened to him if he did
No one is saying he should be let out, but it's obvious he's done a lot of reflection and processed what he had done. I think that's important and better than the murderers who continue to blame everyone else, have no remorse and no regret or deny it despite overwhelming evidence.
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You are about the tenth person I've heard emphasizing forgiveness in the past few days. I've been struggling with forgiving a doctor who contributed to my son's death by overdose. That surely must mean something. It's a big help to me.
Sorry about your son. God bless!
Maybe the doc simply missed the dose, it's real easy to mis a dot on the syringe especially in a panic.
@@sitdowndogbreath Nope. My son was clean from fentanyl for 9 months, felt some anxiety about his first job in 10 years and the shrink gave him 3 highly addictive medications--which he promptly finished in two days and then overdosed on fentanyl. I filed a complaint and am awaiting the verdict but if they don't decide to suspend him I've almost decided to forgive him and let God handle his carelessness and apathy. He works with a lot of addicts for cripes sake, he should know better.
@@r.s.632 Not to sound heartless, but as an addict, we ourselves are the only ones personally responsible for our addictions and/or recovery. So unless we're given a drug unknowingly, it's on us and it's our choice to take/use any drug/substance that is given, sold, or prescribed. Blaming doctors only makes it harder for people who actually need the drugs to get them. For that's how I initially got addicted--I couldn't get a prescription when I genuinely needed/still need a prescription for pain pills, so I had to go to the streets where there is only fentanyl now and not even pills to buy on the street. I would have never taken fentanyl otherwise. Nonetheless, I'd never blame a dealer for selling me fentanyl or anything I willingly and knowingly buy. And it's wrong for people to blame dealers for selling to willing and knowing users.
@@r.s.632Talk to a lawyer
If you told someone in 1980 this would happen they would say you were insane but here we are.
Don't discount the fact YOU may be crazy
Yes, yes, cater to the alcoholics the very backbone, the bread n butter of any booze company.
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…. And ADD the fact that Prosecutor Rudy Giuliani wrote Michael F forward to his book.
They’d call you insane.
I actually did tell all my friends in 1979 this would happen.
The fact I can see the “son of sam” and a former mafia member doing an interview proves that the internet is a wild thing 😂
And it's possible the Zodiac killer is at home watching it 🤣
@@paulavery5889 lol
@@paulavery5889 😆
Forgetaboutitttt
@@Rob-z7k It's spelled Fuhgeddaboudiit. It's on the sign in Brooklyn.
Thank you Mr. Franzese for shedding light on mental health. And thank you for this platform. May we all look as good as this guy in his 70's!!!
if only! Lol. I'm 48 and guy looks better than me!
This guy knows nothing of "mental health." And very few do. In fact this subject is so misunderstood that most consider the brain the mind and no it is not. The brain is just a body part and part of the body. Mind is another matter.
@@davidburkholder7360no shit Sherlock 🕵️♀️!!
You didn't know crazy on the loose is bad. Silly
Religion is a big part of people's mental health problems. Get rid of it and people would be more settled.
My thoughts are with the families who Son of Sam destroyed.
You little brain can’t comprehend this video and it’s ok
Yes, but he didn’t act alone. There were many and the narrative is a lie. People have NO idea!
@@missmorena1049what does that have to do with the families
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Mancherian aic
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Who were they then? Why stay inside for so long and not give them away?
I think many non Christians and some Christians as well, confuse forgiveness with excusing.
Forgiveness doesn’t have anything to do with the offender, it has to do with us.
If I forgive someone for an offense, that is releasing a chain from around my neck. It in no way means that the offender is released from facing their consequences and/or punishment,
it’s simply casting out the hatred and anger in my heart, and returning my peace.
Well said. That said, while I appreciate that forgiveness is necessary for healing and absolutely mandatory to walk with Christ, it is still a very difficult thing to do
@@messenger8854 oh I agree 100%. It’s VERY difficult.
I kinda think that it’s supposed to be.
For me, salvation was “free” as in it was freely given to me. The responsibility that I took on to try and be even vaguely worthy of such a gift, can be work, but I’m positive He knows that.
Exactly
Imagine if Jesus said to u, I forgive you but I’m still sending you to hell because forgiveness doesn’t mean a lack of consequences. I forgave you to release a chain from around my neck not yours.
@@8elionadvancing884 man’s consequences Mr. Graham.
Micheal, you are more influential to young people who follow you than you realize. God bless you Mr. Franzese
I hope not he was a killer for profit.
Explain what ya kill!!!?
@@RadioRich100 WAS being the operative word!
@@RadioRich100 WAS being the operative word!
@@damienalexander3450 All the people he killed ARE still dead (operative word)
I don’t sympathize with David, but I’ve had these similar issues as a child. I was adopted and I couldn’t understand WHY I wasn’t “wanted”. I acted out and I was arrested multiple times in my teens and young adult lives. Fast forward into 2020, I did research and found my birth mother. And later was informed by an adoptee organization, and Chilean police, that I was taken by the doctors and govt and trafficked to the states. And my two younger brothers were trafficked at birth as well. That hit me hard.
Sounds like your bio mom wasn't well off so the state adopted you out
Oh wow. That would be so sad for your bio Mom.
Sounds like someone wanted you to have a better life in the states for them to want to traffic you there
Never forget that you are in a larger and closer family of God, Jesus is the one brother that will always have your back as long as you see him in your heart there is a reason you are still here.
In regards to your intro speech, I've had chronic depression since my teens woth suicide attempts. Only in recent years I've had control of it. It's AMAZING to see people, particularly men, discuss it publicly. Thanks for talking about it.
Why stop at attempts? Must of been undecided?
@@Roadrash429 A genuine question that you can't think of reasons why or are you just dumb as shit?
How did you finally get control of it
@@jeanandre6998 I had intensive therapy, via rehab. Opened up about my past demons and let them go as best I can. The process took a couple of years and still needs moderating now and then. I still have bad days, but not like I had before.
I'm also take anti depressants, which work for me. It took a while to find the right medication for me.
I also set future goals and work towards achieving them, like studying for a career goal.
@@Roadrash429 I was going to say, if you REALLY want to die it ain't hard.
I remember this as a kid living in NY in the 1970s like it was yesterday. David comes off as a sympathetic character and this interview gives understanding of maybe why he did the things he did. I still feel more for the family of the victims as I also remember seeing them in interviews and documentaries.
Even though he has mental illness I feel the same way you do. I think that if he really has changed for the better he should understand he needs to be in jail for the rest of his life. He killed many innocent people.
Exactly, he killed 15 and 16 year old girls.
The forgiveness isn't ours to offer. His victims, including the children, are dead.
@@IrishDavaRox His youngest victim was 19.
I'm pretty sure he's not the only Son of Sam.
@@Chopping-it-up he has been up for parole since 2006 and refused to apply for parole release. at one point he even wrote a note saying while he feels his no longer a threat to others that he deserves to serve the rest of his life behind bars for his crimes. So maybe he really has found belief in god.
This is insane. I only started watching this channel and I'm transfixed.
The fact that this is free and of this high quality is amazing.
Thank you, mr Franzezen
No way to normalize this sick person
Thank you for reminding each of us of the importance of those 10 precious words: "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do".
As a kid of the 70s, this guy was our boogie man and the scariest guy alive. To see him still alive and talking normally with Mike is surreal. 😮
He was possessed by a powerful demon
That's the fear you felt
He was transformed!
The people he worked with are still out there tho. He is just a chess piece they sacrificed
@@beesea105That might be true, but aren't we all? Really? It's a fucked up world and everything happens for a reason, with and sometimes without consequence.
@keithlayton5483 I've watched many docs with that dude and he will speak on everything except what made him do it and what happened to the brothers he worked with (who are dead). I believe it's so much bigger than what we can think of. IT IS THE SYSTEM AND THESE EVIL PEOPLE ARE EVERYWHERE
What i like about Michael's interview technique is that he lets the person talk! 👍🏼💯
Most of the wisest ppl gain their wisdom bc they know to always listen and speak sparsely and only when needed
Unlike the forensic psychologist.
So true. Most interviewers interrupt and rush the interviewee along.
Michael, great interview.
About 20-25 year’s ago I stumbled into a website of Billy Graham ministries when a ministry rep from Dr Graham visited the Son Of Sam in prison.
David spoke of his conversation and the deeper walk he had experienced.
Your interview was in-depth and I’m so glad you shared this experience with your viewer’s.
Thanks Michael.
I’m sure he will get lots of revenue for all his hard work interviewing the scum of the earth for peoples entertainment.
Wow! As a Christian it's good to hear a true man of God! He is right! FORGIVENESS IS THE KEY! YOU ARE A TRUE BELIEVER! AS SOMEONE WHO HAS READ THE BIBLE FOR OVER 30 YEARS...MICHAEL IS 100% RIGHT!! AMEN!
The Son of Sam is the first big news story I remember from my childhood, I was 9 years old….I can’t believe this guy is still alive. Pray for the lives and the families he destroyed.
Fr 🙏 😇
Berkowitz recently turned 71, he was born 1953, he was 24 years old when he was arrested in 1977.
That goes without saying,I imagine he prays daily for those sins.
A very powerful story,I always hated this man but now I don't.The supernatural is very real.
@@Rhatid-monI remember that time and being afraid to go out, I was 20. I lived in the area he was murdering.In the book he blames it all on seeing his parents doing stuff in the bedroom. He said he slept in the same bedroom. ANd that messed him up sexually.
I don’t believe him here, he seeems to blame it’s all on his adoption and take no responsibility for being a psychopath.
As someone who is coming back into his faith and just had a friend murdered last week. I think i really needed this. Im trying to find forgiveness in my heart, but it's tough.
Lies
@@Dave-gn4yt ironic, comin' from you
i forgave someone who killed someone i loved. it took faith to do it. I thank god to be able to embrace the power of forgiveness. i paid the price to do it. i wish you the power to embrace forgiveness.
Don't force the forgiveness bud from feeling like you 'should forgive'...within time you'll reach a point of feeling that the shift to forgiveness is what you need to follow...I'd be feeling pissed for a decent while if it'd been my own friend I reckon. I hope you do find peace soon.
@@timothydraper3687I agree with you. I was going to post something similar.
My daughter was murdered by a hit and run driver who was never found. I still dream of finding this murderer and if I did there would be no forgiveness in my heart. I just want to get my hands on him. It's so easy to forgive someone when your daughter, son, spouse isn't the one being murdered. There are monsters walking around posing as human beings and Berowitz is one of those.
Berkowitz. He's a butt pirate too
Agreed
Agreed.
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Read the Bible. If people sin against you and you don't forgive, God will not hear your prayer when you ask for forgiveness of your sins. Sin separates us from the Lord Romans 6:23. So I hope you think about what you just posted and repent. And for the others as well whom agreed on this post. May the Lord remove the scales from your eyes and soften your hearts in Jesus name.
Michael is absolutely profound in stating everyone is effected differently.
To be a very sensitive person as myself.Being a victim to childhood bullying left me with no safety shield from the world.
Furthermore it may also be stated.
Michael being
part of the mafia at one time.Perhaps
Taught him to respect the sensitivity level of the others members for his own safety?
What is not insulting to one person may be to the next.
Some will say criminals don’t deserve a voice. However, podcasts, such as this one, are a great method of learning more about what drives certain individuals. We all want to know the motive behind certain acts. Motive is the foundation of our daily decision making. Podcasts are truly modern day labs. Nicely done with this interview.
Michael, so glad you’re talking about the mental health crisis. When I was elected to the legislature here in New York, I tried to spotlight the issue and fought for more attention and services. The reality is that these politicians didn’t care one bit. If there wasn’t a kickback or way to make money for them, they didn’t want to hear it. Keep talking about this. 🙏🏼👍🏻
Hi Joey, that is not only an american problem the atomization and the no vision-no future of our modern societies has brought as where we are now, thats why everybody is looking for identity, in form of nation, religion, etc.
It's a shame the world won't wake up and elect the right people to straighten out NY . I'm tired of the politics here in this state. They don't work for us anymore . They work for the devil and take greed over humanity..
Of course not. It’s all they care about. It’s sickening.
The joker ..was all about the failure to address mental health in a large city crime unruly...that is new york then and now...
Yet these self serving pols are re- elected by the same people complaining about them.
Michael won't stop giving us the best of the best content worth watching.... always excited and anticipating the new uploads. Bravo!
I arrived in NYC on the day SofSam was captured in the early morning hours. The next day of my first visit, the city was transformed - into one of immense relief. As my sister and I visited cafes and restaurants, everyone was ‘together’ in the joy of his arrest with one person reading the newspaper with all gathered around listening. Men were joking with females again, with the fear of suspicion on them erased. It was an amazing lasting glimpse of New York.
As someone who was hospitalized in 2020 with mental illness, I appreciate anyone willing to speak on it for it is one of most important issues not spoken about. Thank you Michael. I would love to one day speak to you Lord willing. Mobster history is my favorite as well. God bless you and your family brother.
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And God bless the families who still suffer from the hands of this murderer
I'm a Combat Veteran with 50% CRPTSD.
COMBAT RELATED POST TRAMAUTIC SYNDROME.
I thank you so much for bringing focus to this damn illness.
I salute you sir
Sorry bro, hope the VA is taking care of you but I unfortunately doubt that.
I’ll pray for you though
Much respect and gratitude for you ❤
Slow hand salute to you my man.
Retired Marine here with 6 combat deployments. I left a large part of myself in those god forsaken places and in some ways miss it. Thank you for your service brother, and Semper Fi.
Think about the innocent people whos homes you leveled. You killed children and the elder. How dare you CRY about going out to some other land to KILL INNOCENT people?
What is the ptsd called when a foreign nations army INVADE you're country and shoot you're children?
What is the ptsd called when a drone levels a whole city block and all you're friends are dead as you were the only one sick at home when the school was bombed?
My parents grew up with Stacy Moskowitz, his last victim. My mother and her were very close. She was supposed to come to our house the day she was shot. My mother speaks of her often and I've heard first-hand accounts of the damage this man has done. I think it's hard for us now to imagine the impact this man had on the entire city when he was on his murder spree. People were terrified. It affected everyone's daily life in a real way. He may sit there now like a Jesus-loving, mild-mannered old man, but make no mistake, this man traumatized an entire generation and ruined many lives. He will never get "forgiveness" from those who were personally affected by his actions.
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I am w you 100%. Don’t feed me that mental health BS or tell me that’s were ok w it cuz he’s turned to Jesus. Nah
Forgiveness is for the victim not the killer! It’s necessary for the victims to be able to move on in life in a healthy way.
You'd be surprised, many people forgive absolute monsters so they themselves can move on with life
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I think all parents need to listen to this interview. I think it could save a lot of people.
Mr. Franzese. Thank you so much. The was a fascinating interview. I remember seeing an interview with David early in his walk. I think he was involved in prison ministry. I remember thinking "wow, this guy is genuine". Our God truly is a God of change. You, sir, are awesome.
I have PTSD from military service. Only God brings me through the low points. When I feel weak, I know he's carrying me.
amen! thank you for your service too. I remember seeing an interview with David along time ago and I thought the same.
Amen
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I have a plaque on my wall of "The Footprints In The Sand". The poem describes how the person sees two sets of footprints for each scene of their life, except during their most difficult times when there is only one set. God explains that during these times, God carried the person. I whole heartedly believe this because I've lived it. When my husband of 23 years died last year, I was at my lowest point...went through all the chemo treatments, radiation treatments, the many hospitalizations because of low immune system issues Etc... I felt the presents of God walking with me, then early on the morning of May 22, 2023, I felt lighter and a sense of calm and love just overwhelm me, I couldn't understand what or why I felt this way, then I got the dreaded phone call that no one ever wants to get....my husband had just suddenly took a turn for the worse and died, all within a matter of minutes. Now, I know why I was feeling the way I did and it's all due to our Lord, he was with me and he helped me make it through that lowest point. Thank You Michael for sharing this interview with us.
Thank you for your service stay strong.
Pray for families that lost family members 🙏
O shut up
Yes I agree🙏
Pray for that talking dog that someone
is feeding him and giving fresh water.
Pray for the victims of the Mafia and Michael Franzese too.
Yeah can you imagine
I actually knew a girl about 40 years ago whose sister he killed and the fact that he’s being interviewed on the Internet it’s just I don’t know it kind of makes me nauseous and feels really messed up. Also at 60 I am old enough to remember when he was reigning terror
I say if a judge lets him out? Go after the judge.
@@retiredmom2947 He will never get out. Thankfully!
I think this is a great platform to have him on it’s not a network tv show he’s not being deified which sometimes can unfortunately happen with the different monikers they give them. This is not in a faltering light physically and otherwise and it’s highlighting how sick he is. With the violence issues we’re dealing with in this country I do think it’s a good thing to simply hear the insight into the psychology as to why. It’s horrible to have to but even Ted bundy assisted in helping catch the green river killer by talking about himself. If it’ll give insight into how to prevent this, stop this for other families, then we unfortunately should listen. I wouldn’t ever recommend anyone close to the case to do that. I had a friend unalived and it’ll never be solved so I get it but if they could look into the psyche of the person as to why that happened and prevent it?! I’d personally be very supportive of that.
It is nauseating, isn't it -
Disgusting to fawn over this murderer and give any credence to what he says.
Most white people love this but if he was black there'll be all kind of hateful spiteful comments coming from them but they love this white serial killer
Thanks!
I used to work in a forensic hospital. Some of the patients committed horrible crimes because they're truly mentally ill. Such a tragedy for them their victims and the families.
Some were just evil
@@coraleeowensmiller7288true but often cult leaders like the main dude of the Chicago ripper crew. That is pure evil.
@@jonpicojones4032 my mom worked as a phych nurse, first with children. Then adults, she finally retired from a maximum security prison in Michigan.
My first accounter with the demonic was 5.
She was a praying woman and I know when I was being attacked. Her 4 children have had seen and unseen angels.
I know the wrapping in psalms 91, because a few people would get out and go after us.
She said there where times she knew someone was evil.
I learned a lot of my mom.
God made a special group of people, that can work with people that are mentally ill.
My hat is off to you!
Mental illness that causes death is just evil wearing a disguise.
Evil exists and causes the mental illness.
I hope Franzese does more interviews with high profile inmates. This is a category that a lot of people (including myself) are interested in.
Why not interview the talking dog?
Let's find out his motivation.
I agree .
I visited David laffer who killed 4 people execution style. I would love to see a sitdown with him
There is a channel on RUclips that interviews serial killers in prison doing life , like the amazon review killer that killed Charlie and 4 ppl in a bike shop and kept his girlfriend a s slave in a container.
@@FaceFcuk what's the name of the channel 🤔
I don't think people of today can comprehend how absolutely TERRIFYING the whole Son Of Sam reign of terror was. The whole city was scared. Every time he murdered it was plastered all over the radio, TV, newspapers and magazines.
As a small kid I was petrified and I live across the rive in NJ. I spent almost every weekend and my Grandmother's house. Her bedroom was 2 single beds separated by a table with an old fashioned radio and lamp on it. The radio was so old it still had the tubes in the back that glowed orange/red! I slept in one of the beds and when we went to bed she would keep the radio on and we would fall asleep. Every once and awhile I would wake-up, maybe go to the bathroom or just roll over listen to the radio a little more and fall back asleep.
Every time that POS shot people I would hear about it almost immediately as the radio station interrupted their regularly scheduled program with an important announcement that would wake me up. I would then lay in bed terrified with just the orange glow from the radio and my sleeping grandmother deep in slumber listening to how he brutally murdered someone. I would pull the blanket over my head hoping, praying that the Son of Sam wouldn't come bursting out of a closet or bedroom door and gun us down. After awhile I would convince myself that there was no way he could get to us so quickly in NJ after he killed in NYC an just an hour away, and I would fall back asleep.
On Monday's I'd wait for my dad to come back from work in the city with a fresh copy of the New York Post which I'd read mostly for the sports page and box scores. But since it was the most important thing happening in the city, the paper was plastered with photos of the deceased or the one's he shot who survived, Sam's psychotic letters, maps of the city where he struck, etc,etc and I would read all about the murders and his rampage.
This went on for a year or so. Every time I'd forget the murders it seemed like he would strike again. One Saturday night after watching EMERGENCY and The Mary Tyler Moore show my Grandmother and I went to bed as usual. Late one night I again was woken up by a radio announcement but this time my Grandmother woke up before I did and she exclaimed "THEY GOT HIM!" I didn't even need to ask her whom it was they were talking about, I knew who it was. We ended up staying up for a little while longer as we listened to the radio give out all the information about how they got him.
It was all over. I never had to worry about SoS bursting out of the closet or breaking down the front door again. There was a huge sense of relief. It's very strange how vivid that particular time in my life I remember. I guess the whole event left some deep scars in my memory bank. I can't think of any other serial killer who paralyzed a city like that, especially a city like NY. I commend you for interviewing him but I don't know if I can watch and listen to him considering what he did to so many people. Not just the victims and their immediate family, but people like me who were too young to understand how cruel the world can be.
Every once in a while*, a period of time. Not awhile meaning 'for a while'. Otherwise you've said "every once in " instead of "every once in a period of time."
I hear you. My boogie man was the Zodiac Killer in San Francisco. I was terrified as a teenager. The only thing that helped me was listening to B.B.King.
@@thekeysman6760 🙄
I really liked your description of those sleepovers at grandma’s house. I could picture that glowing orange bulb on the old radio and as a kid your imagination runs away with you especially at night. It’s a blessing that grandma was with you and liked to have you visit and that you weren’t alone at night. Scary good 😊
@@davidgonzales1541 Thanks for the kind words!
He destroyed families. His issues were not their's. It's absolutely horrible. He deserves to be where he is. imo
No one is disputing that, but like all flawed human beings he’s worthy of forgiveness. No one is perfect, we all deserve condemnation.
@@jules8029 Some things are unforgivable. IDC what people like you think or believe.
Killing six beautiful young woman is unforgivable
Do you think he is not aware of that
@GhostradamusX, but even if I continue to hate, it will never change anything, nor will it bring back the life of my loved ones I would rather forgive because it the only way I can move on and find peace
In all my years growing up in NYC....The Son of Sam was one person who had the entire city stand still. He put more fear into the city like no other.
The crazy part is Michael likely caused far more damage to the community. I wouldn't be surprised if he has more bodies and definitely committed more crimes. Yet David is the monster and Michael is respected.
Yup!
It's because he was possessed by very powerful demon
@@GORILLA_PIMP Right, he was part of a satanic group in Yonkers
@@GORILLA_PIMPdid he go in detail himself?
Being 7yrs old & living just blocks from the 1st murder, I still have incredible vivid memories. Everyone on their stoop during the sweltering summer blackout. Wild time!
I too struggle with my mental health and have done since being about 12. I’m now 70 . I truly can relate to this man. It moves me to tears . I’m so very sorry .
Wow David Berkowitz Grew up in the same neighborhood I grew up in I always thought he was from Yonkers Great interview Michael.
Are you a looney killer too!
The cause of depression related to anger is that the anger is turned inward against the self.
Thats what I learned from the Sopranos.
Its all child abuse.
I love how you include our religion.
May God have mercy on our souls.
That was a great interview, an eye opener for sure. Like many, I remember that period clearly. To see DB sitting there, now an older man, talking coherently and intelligently about what led to his downward spiral makes me think that we could all be a few steps from getting derailed. I became a neonatal nurse in my early 40’s and caring for infants made me start looking at all the disenfranchised people with more compassion. They were all once someone’s vulnerable infant and I would bet that none of them ever thought “gee, I hope I turn out to be a mass killer one day”.
Finally, someone who speaks my language. Thank you for doing what you're doing, Mr. Franzese.
Your language?
Can you say hello to the talking dog for me?
Who
Michael, I have no problem saying you are a better man than me. I don't think I could have found the compassion to agree to meet this man. This was a tough interview to watch and yet I found myself feeling for this man. He is where he deserves to be but his testimony is powerful.
He was under demonic influence, besides the binge drinking and mental health issues. It was a cult entanglement he got caught up in.
I would highly suggest watching some documentaries on RUclips. I haven’t fully watched the whole interview yet, but he was part of a satanic cult. He didn’t do all the shootings. It was an organization. There’s even proof out there. I hope you find the one I’m thinking about I just don’t know the name right now.
Michael is no angel, he is a murderer too. The difference is he wore a suit while killing people.
Only from talking to someone will you understand the reasons
And he knows he deserves to be there
This guy's memory is unbelievable. Dates. All his teachers names. Am I the only one who finds this amazing?
Just imagine if he'd actually talk about what people really want to hear....the crimes.
The talking dog is still refreshing
this twisted guys mind.
@ginavenditti1403 Not that amazing. I remember things from after my first year and used to freak my parents out when I was a teenager and recounted the past. I'm the same at 50 now. In theory, a clear mind sees and remembers all and it's possible for any of us. I'm not saying I'm clear all the time though!
He is getting pretty old. I have always remembered people and events from my past but not dates. But I know of lots of young people who can’t remember teachers, or even most of their childhood which is amazing to me but there are a lot of people out there who don’t remember.
@@stst77 And there are also a lot of people who do remember. We're all different.
Michael I'm a guy I'm a guy from Eastnorth port. I know of you from back in the day.
I just found you on podcast.
And I've been listening to you. I live in Tennessee now.
Since February
You're a podcast. Have been very uplifting.
Keep them up. Because Someone from Long Island no, you're alive. It's not put BSI Happy Thanksgiving Keep up the great work
What a fantastic conversation. We live so many lives within our lifetime. I can tell David is an entirely different person than he was 40-50 years ago. He has no reason to pretend, he knows he is never getting out of prison. I think he is sincere. And while what he did was absolutely horrific, I do believe he has found faith and has done a complete 180. So good for him
YES- brought tears to my eyes
I believe that, too. He is a model prisoner accepting his punishment. He has never shown up for parole meetings. It shows me that he was not that monster years ago. I still have sincerest condolences to his victims. Despite his beliefs, he belongs in prison .
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Yes I feel really sorry for the people that lost their loved ones to son of Sam . I can hear through this interview that he has remorse and did suffer a lot of mental disorders . I’m not making excuses for him but I believe him . I wish he had help before he went on his rampage . God bless everyone .
Silly sausage.
Naw
I have studied serial killers for several decades. While all of them have serious mental health issues, most of them are aware of reality and in full control of their faculties. Berkowitz is one of the few whose actions were directly related to a mental health disorder. I truly believe that Berkowitz's crimes could have been prevented if someone had recognized his illness and taken appropriate intervention. Though I would never feel safe with him on the streets, I do believe that Berkowitz could be a productive member of society as long as he is properly treated and his symptoms are properly managed. His actions were not a compulsion as they are with most serial killers. They were the direct result of a mental illness. This is the first interview I have ever seen with him. This was very fascinating. Thank you.
Ed Kemper definitely had mental issues but was always honest about his crimes. For some reason he stopped giving interviews in the early 90s and now he's old and out of it, but that's the way he was in the first 20 years of his sentence anyway. There is always the point where you can you reject the dark urges though. Kemper put it well when he mentioned he would begin to push the boundaries, first he would just give women a ride, then he started carrying a gun in his car even without using it, but kind of offering it up to himself as a temptation.
So what diagnosis are you assuming? Seems you know a lot about it.
He has changed his story a million times and LOVES the attention. IN SOCIETY after killing 6 people and trying to kill 11 others NO THANK YOU
Your a great man Michael,Im glad you turned to the Father
Mike, this is your finest hour. When you speak of yourself, and the reasons for your continuing success, you never mention how great a communicator you are. I think this is, and may have always been, your truest strength.
May God continue to bless us all.
I love the work of God in the life of a believer. God bless brother!!
Amen
I’m a Christian and suffer from bipolar depression. In my case, the cause was a brain chemistry issue. I have been in treatment for years. Listening to hundreds of hours of Christian preaching helped me go from 5 powerful and expensive medications to one much less drug. The treatment plus my faith is what has helped me.
An ex - a beautiful friend to this day - of mine suffered horrendous bipolar sysmptoms that her life together became unbearable for herself and for ourselves as a loving couple.
I supported her through our fifteen years together and now thirty years total.
She would do same for me despite some of the hideous situations that arose.
She's now on one medication living a steady lifestyle.
My next scheme (pardon my facetiousness), is have her accept Jesus into her heart before she lives her physical life to the end.
With God's Divine Love I bless her, you and anyone with intention to change/everyone, every moment from the bottom of my heart ❤ 🙏 ❤
May I be good enough to be blessed as well
I suffer from PTSD, Depression, Panic Attacks and a couple of other Anxiety Disorders and for years it was left untreated and it got to the point of where I attempted Suicide. I spent time in a psych ward and I Thank God that when I got out I was able to actually function and have a normal life by doing what I loved the most and that was working in the music industry for 37 years 5 months and then I retired in 2021. Music and being in that industry was like medicine and therapy for me. I still must take a certain medication basically to keep me calm and help me sleep and really that is my biggest problem at the moment and that is getting a good night's sleep. I have learned to take 1 day at a time and keep myself busy with my guitar playing.
I know this will sound wild. Go off of wheat and added sugar. Also keep seeking Jesus.
@@seekthetruth824 keep seeking GD.
You’re in a cult. To be a Christian you have to believe in zombies. Correction, you have to believe in only ONE zombie. Zombies are not real. Pick a new cult.
A fascinating interview Michael. Thank you for going to see him. You made the right decision. When he became a Christian, he became a true brother. We do pray "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors". If we are unforgiving we will not be forgiven. God Bless you Michael and your family!
Being religious is not the same as being a good person. Christians are not exempt from that fact. But I think that if he is now considered harmless, he should be released, he should have atoned for his crimes.
@@dennislindqvist1265 Being a Christian is not being religious. And, even if harmless being now a Christian does not exempt him from punishment on this earth. He won't go to hell but as he even says he will never get out or should he.
no he can't be forgiven. because the people he killed can't repent before their lord and God.
@@IAmAlmightyGodHe is forgiven.
@@mariec4275he's a serial killer. You are not forgiven for forgiving him. Its not your right. Its not your family he killed.
Kindness and prayer for our fellows is the only initial response to the pain of of our fellows. God bless.
It's amazing that you were able to interview him in Prison.
serial killers love the attention gacy , dahmer , bundy . ramirez and several others made interviews long after they were caugth
Was not the real DB but a double look-alike.
@@jorgefiguerola1239 It doesn't look like an old David, does it. I also found it Extremely Odd how that Guy was Seated Facing "David" with the look like He was watching every single word that come from "David's" mouth. The million dollar question is....If it is fake David.....Why ...For What Purpose ?
@@johansvensson833but notice that these types of interviews with serial killers are not near as common as they used to be .. in the 80s and 90s they were common but not anymore
Truly
This interview actually answered questions that I've had about my older brother, who was adopted. He rejected my parents and myself as I came along two years after the adoption. Enlightening and educational. Thank you, Michael, and a big thank you to Mr Burkowitz for doing the interview.
Would you say thank you Mr Ted Bundy for the interview.
Mr Burkowitz? Wtf
Children out of wedlock have lots of psychological problems. When you're having an affair or have some kid you don't want, take your responsibility and care for them. People need acceptance and love, all of us need it. That doesn't excuse murder though.
@@PlateletRichGel he is a serial killer. Most people are beyond worrying about how much love he needs.
As a rookie CO I was abke to train at his facilty. Escorted him to medical several times and he was completely respectful and talkative. I was always in shock that I was actually in the same space as this man.
Wende? Or Attica?
@HUNTSPOINT. It's CREEPY.
Wende.
Did you get a autograph, you seem like you were star struck?😂
Not thaaaat creepy when you think about it...he wasn't a Dahmer, Bundy nor Gacy...he ran up on innocent civilians and pulled a trigger...we're not talkin about Jason Voorhees ova heaa...
“I just don’t know how this happened” we hear that a lot
What an interview! Thank you for sharing, Michael. Stay blessed
Mike I needed you to ask him the hard questions - Why did he murder those people and how did he choose his victims, and why in Queens (mostly). Please have a Part 2.
The talking dog was his Keyser Soze.
@@scottisitoro3953he admitted there was no talking dog. There are other interviews with him online.
Probably he killed mostly in Queens because he lived there..He shot into a car n killed the girl n the guy she was with got shot in the eye .He was a postal worker at the time..When he did that shooting I was only two blocks away...
Jebus made him do it
Sometimes serial killers attack where they're most familiar and since he was in New York City, which is a very condensed city, and very overpopulated he kind of blended in and he was very familiar with his surroundings. That's usually what occurs with serial killers, and why they choose various spots to commit their crimes
They say when you hold on to anger and don’t forgive it’s like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die from it
Revenge is always good.
Anger fuels the rage in all of us.
Holding onto anger and Don't forgive its like drinking poison is very true. tho I don't forgive this monster. It's up to God and the family to deal with level of evil.
So true
@@scottisitoro3953pathetic childlike comment
@@scottisitoro3953
If you are on the path to revenge, be sure to dig two graves.
If you lose yourself to that, you will never come back out of it the same person.
Thank you, Michael, for discussing mental health and how it can influence past, present, and future behaviour.
Man, the story of his childhood made me tear up. (As i’m on a job framing a carport)
It made me think of my 8 year old son who is a hyper little dude. And for some reason he’s asked me a couple times when he was 6 if he was adopted. Which he is not, and I’ve always made sure to take the time with him to make him feel at ease that I am his real daddy and mommy is his real mom. My own parents were assholes in 1977 when I was 7 and they used to think it was funny to tell me i was adopted. It was like a fun little dysfunctional game for them. They’d do it on a Saturday or Sunday, after we had breakfast. It was like they waited for me to be feeling totally happy and comfortable as we sat at the table together with my sister. They waited for the right moment to make me feel insecure and cry. Then they’d say they were just kidding. But at age 7 you don’t just rebound from something like that. And they said this to me several times.
So when I heard his story of actually being adopted and told at such a young age It just saddened me, for him. Very interesting podcast man. Thank you for your work.
May God be with you man.
Thank you again for sharing your work.
That’s a very narcissistic behavior they did to you.
Don’t feel bad my parents back then were no prize either.
My teacher went along with a couple of students about that. Needless to say, I got expelled for slapping him. Those students weren't my friends after that. I didn't think it was funny. Neither did my stepfather. He al.kst swung it out with the school principal! I'm telling you, ppl do some dumb hurtful stuff.. my parents weren't mad at me at all! They tried suing the school district. I'm telling you ppl are very hurtful. You did nothing wrong man it sounds like you had so, so parents.
@@freyavalentina3153 yeah I think you’re right.. all I know is it was very cruel and i would never do that to my children.
@@saveriosalemme5366 what they definitely taught me was, what not to do to your kids. The cycle has been broken.
Hey Michael Franzese, thanks for posting this. It was very interesting. I'm going through a very tough time right now with mental health. I've been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Major Depressive Disorder with anxious distress. I am a Christian, and I still try my best to stay faithful. I'll never give up my faith, but it is tough. But nothing is impossible for God.
🙏
Hi, what's really helped me is watching Daniel Adams and Katie Souza on you tube, both Christian ministries that do a lot of praying and deliverance just though watching, God's done so much with me through their ministries. Also get a bunch of your favorite healing verses and read them over yourself everyday, it renews your mind in the truth of what Jesus did to pay for all healing. God Bless you, you are precious to him and he loves you!
@Lily_1010 I'm sorry for the late response. But I'll most definitely will check the out. Thanks so so much for the recommendation. I'll definitely check it out
Michael do more Prison Interviews,say 1 a month on different crimes of violence.This is a wonderful interview and Michael you could get a real following on these interviews.
Well done, Michael. We disagree on politics but I admire your faith and dedication. Top notch and important interview 🙏
Thank you for listening to him, pausing, and letting the story be told. It was very respectful. One thing that stands out to me s the part where structure is taken away and his mental health declined. This is so important. Honestly I believe it can save
lives. I live in Australia and they sold 90% of the inpatient and care homes. People with mental health challenges were left to get to their appointments, organise themselves and take their meds all on their own. The result. Abuse, deaths. Homelessness and devastation. There needs to be a medium between institutions and nothing. Thank you
You didn't ask why he shot and killed those girls, not once did he say he had a girl friend...
None of that matters anymore apparently
@@mappingthevoid yep jesus forgives everyone as long as you convert, even rxpists.
I suffer with anxiety it is not a good thing for sure God bless you micheal🙏🙏🙏🙏
Me too it can feel horrible at times so I sympathize.
Get the book help and hope for your nerves by Claire weeks. I had severe anxiety and panic attacks to DPDR and it cured me naturally. God bless ❤️.
Me too!
Fascinating, so much more than an interview. A lot of information
Mr. Franzese this has to be your most impressive interview yet. Much respect to you and your channel, this deserves some sort of journalism/entertainment award. Keep the sit downs coming ,we the people are enjoying them.
Pretty sure that, at this point, David is safer in prison than if he were released to an unforgiving public with a long memory.
You think there were others involved?
@@okigi-wo5zm No sir. Lone, rogue shooter
Definitely
He is where he belongs. God forgives. Men don't.
100% agree
I've worked with the mentally ill and addicted for over 32 years. I always though DB had challenges we never saw or heard about. There but for the grace of God go all of us. "Forgive us our trespasses A S we forgive those who trespass against us". Michael. you're doing amazing, ground breaking work. Bless you.
It didn't help that David fell in with this demonic group either , he never had a chance
I worked at Sullivan when David was there working in the Chapel with Deacon Knack and met David several times. He was polite, modest and already on his way to Christianity. Working there, I believe, started my depression and I was worn down in only two years working there as a Civilian. My Father and Brother both made a career out of it and I can't imagine how. Continue your journey, David.
If Mr Franseze did the interview with the families of victims to see how they cope I doubt it would garner hundreds of thousands of views like this one. There is unhealthy fascination with all things criminal all around the world.
People are far more intrigued about that of which they don't understand, rather than a common thing ,such as loss.
Yes you are right .the pain the families went through is so unbearable and extremely difficult Mr Franseze always talks about God and Jesus
Who wants to watch a video about how people cope?
@@timothykappel198 The same people that like to see good stories on the news every once in a while, people with a heart and soul.
It’s our deprived mind
I have been waiting for this sit down for a long time. This is going to be interesting. Michael Franzese, you are the best.
This is an amazing interview.
I appreciate you taking the time to talk about mental health. It is a huge problem that often goes undiagnosed. The statistics are alarming.
It's not mental health, it's moral health.
@@themobseattwo things can be true
Possibly one of the greatest insight interviews I’ve ever seen. Phycologists the world over need to watch this. This is another level. Astonishing.
But all it is, is the guy talking with the guy chipping in every so often. Right up to the 1 hour mark. I don't know anymore about this guy, totally devoid of emotion. He likes to talk about himself, he laughs at inappropriate times. Very odd guy. He does well in a confined, regimented space like prison.
12,405 views in just two hours, your content Michael is second to none ! May God continue to bless you. Paulie from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺
My childhood was a friggin nightmare, but I never had thoughts of ever hurting or killing anyone. It's the choice he made instead of seeking help.
It's a choice he made at the time. You never done something you look back at and wonder how you thought or did that? Don't be a c*nt
He probably was turned away from getting help It seemed like he was turned away from everything in life back then That's why he was a ticking time bomb 💣
Exactly- I had feelings and thoughts and issues growing up….but I manned the fawk up and became a solid member of society….this is all excuses.
Nature Vs nurture.
No ADHD is a mental illness that causes hell for the individual, if not resolved it can cause hell for others.
As a mentally disabled person myself, I agree with everything you say . In fact , a lot of my issues can be traced backed to childhood. One of the by -products of my condition was a poor academic, work , legal problems, and a history of substance abuse. All of these issues I've learned to manage with therapy, medication, religion ( my return my faith as a Jew with my Rabbi), and a 12 step fellowship in Narcotics Anonymous.
Phenomenal!
people need to understand it is harder to forgive then it is to hate to hate is easy
Most people will not hear that much less understand it. It’s an ugly world.
? What’s that got to do with anything ? 😂 and are u saying “people” arent understanding something but u do?
Ask the ones he murdered how forgiving they are, oh sorry, you can't because they are dead.
I was in Iraq and one of my buddies father was a prison counselor at Attica we are getting mail and my buddy got one from berkowitz, saying he's praying for the troops, half of the guys didn't know anything about him, i was born in 81 and just knew enough to explain the summer of Sam
We all have a chance at redemption & forgiveness. It's very hard to swallow. Look Berkowitz should have been put to death, but he was not, so, the man has comes to terms with his horrific crimes, repented, and that's that. Perhaps everyone can learn from his life. Mad Dog Sweeney
@@mattsweeny3957i agree
I was stationed at the North Pole and got a letter from Santa. The boys didn't know much about him. I was born in 79 and knew just enough to explain here comes santa claus, here comes santa claus, right down santa claus lane.
@@ebogar42 i think youre really the "son of spam"
So he killed these innocent people and mike wants to hear his bicycle stories as a kid, and yet mike still wont forgive u if ur mexican wanting to better urself. He forgives son of sam but not if ur brown. Any yet hes married to a brown lady
Never thought this would happen. Should do
More prison interviews
We need a sit down with Suge Knight
@@Rob-z7k yup
Even though he has a show with Dave Mays it would be cool for Michael to interview him. You got my vote.
@donskeezy4042 me2
I love watching Michael's podcast what a generous person a good man
Jesus on the cross, "forgive them father for they know not what they do". Thank you Michael for the interview.
That was for killing Jesus not people doing nothing wrong
@dannydexter8989 if they repent, they can still receive salvation and forgiveness from God❤
@@PunkDogCreations yes but only he knows if he’s truly sincere. Maybe therapy and meditation has helped him but if he still has no empathy I don’t know if he can..
@@AdamGee8he doesn't DESERVE to be free!
Jesus talking to father? So Father is God 🙏🏽
I would NEVER be able to forgive someone killing any of my children...
Me either
Eventually you would do it for yourself or the hate becomes toxic and eats you alive
@@ponzo1967Repentance comes before forgiveness.
In the Bible, Matthew 19:26 says, "But Jesus looked at them and said, 'With man this is impossible, but with God all things r possible
Having to watch my mother go through what she is going through from some coward taking my brothers life, let alone me go through what I’m going through from having my little brother that I helped raised be taken the way he was I can’t forgive.
It’s been over 5 years and it doesn’t get easier. I tear up (as I type this) randomly all the time. I’m reminded of him all the time. The one thing that has changed is my threshold to endure the pain of all this shit. I am so sick and tired of all the pathetic waste of people having hand outs and made up excuses to justify why they are the way they are.
If we can’t have an eye for an eye anymore we should have should mark their foreheads to shame them while they steal the breathes of the ones that no longer can have any.
For me to forgive would be the same thing as me forgetting my love for him. I say Fuck’em all!!!
Great interview !! he brings a mixture of feelings!! I just hope that he has found peace, nobody knows but him; he seems genuine.
Genuine is when your protected by The Most High Almighty GOD, in order to stay straight minded is to stay clean in energy within and outwardly so you don't become a host for entity and demons.
My husband gets frustrated with me because I forgive too easily. Love the opening talk.
Same here! Mine gets frustrated because I trust and give my all to people even when they don't do the same for me. He's also seen that I forgive for myself. If I hold onto hurt and anger it destroys me.
Thank you for highlighting mental illness Mike , it is real as someone who struggles with depression anxiety and bi polor really helps when people like you make this known on your platforms as a Canadian we are in a huge crisis right now for mental illness and addictions and this helps greatly to bring awareness
You are the problem! Do you see how many are using mental illness to repeatedly get out of jail and do it over and over!
Im from New Zealand grew up watching Godfather amazing what you have accomplished Michael
Okay..im from New Zealand to and iv seen the godfather myself..whats your point?
Churr bro 🤙
I knew a couple of people from my old church who were visiting him, over 25 years ago. They believed that he has God in his heart even back then... I glad I found your channel 🎉❤
What a crock of shite.
My cousin was out on a first date with SM when this Fiend knelt down by their car window and fired at both him and his date. The only thing that lives in his heart is SATAN and Evil.
@@jr5993 Agreed.
Back then I doubt he was following Jesus look at the Netflix documentary on him they say he was in a satanic sect.If you seen the RUclips channel that does videos on a lot of serial killers a lot of them were into satanism.Forgot the name but he has good information on it and a lot of them were in the military.
Forgiveness is an internal process that allows you to live a life after a tragedy. It is not forgetting or letting someone out of prison to hurt others.
I appreciate your views on forgiveness Michael and this might be one of my downfalls but I can’t look past what he did. I always wondered why the mafia never got a hold of him back in the day. I can’t say he wouldn’t have deserved what had happened to him if he did
No one is saying he should be let out, but it's obvious he's done a lot of reflection and processed what he had done. I think that's important and better than the murderers who continue to blame everyone else, have no remorse and no regret or deny it despite overwhelming evidence.
Every time someone talks to a serial killer, someone somewhere watches and studies it and gains a better understanding of human behavior.
Thanks Mr obvious lol
That’s why they shouldn't be censored
Sam - i watch , learn a d study as it teaches me how to continue getting away with all my killings
Total bullshit
@@robertdryja2734 why ?
Surreal. Way to go Michael.
Praise God for redemption. Thank you, Hesus for saving David! Hallelujah!!
Could you imagine what Mike would have done to this guy had he caught him back in the 70s?
probably loan him money at 2pts
@@twoshady518😂😂
Probably make him drive a gas truck.
Send him to the Hole
Nothing he wasn't a gangster at all...he was an earner...
Great to see you Michael, and great content!