David Berkowitz (Son of Sam, .44 Caliber Killer) | Mental Health & Personality
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- This video answers the questions: Can I analyze the David Berkowitz case (aka “Son of Sam” and “.44 Caliber Killer”)? What are the mental health and personality factors at work in this case? Why did David Berkowitz become a murderer? Support Dr. Grande on Patreon: / drgrande
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: Author.
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International Business Times. (8 C.E. 2011). Jailed Son of Sam Killer Won’t Seek Parole, Says Jesus Set Him Free. International Business Times.
"Murder counts as a reckless disregard for safety." lol
I come for the quotes.
mwheeler138 lol same misfits pfp except mine is cut off
Its just plain irresponsible
Where does he get these quotes from or come up with them?
He's going to be like Det. Kenna from Investigation ID, with famous quotes.
He is sly && sublime :). :)
It's scary that a lot of serial killers suffered from head injuries.
yes, literally the one in the video before this one, Nannie Doss, also had a head injury
It certainly lends credence to the argument that brain injury can lead to problems with impulse control.
Right? I wonder what the correlation is there, if any.
@@devbo1385 there have been studies that link frontal lobe damage to violent crimes and sexual perversions like pedophilia that are pretty interesting to read
My thoughts too
I'm blown away with that long list of unfortunate events in his young life how sad!
@Suicidalist Drew That's true, but it doesn't make it any less sad.
@Da Comedian it's not really about giving him excuses, he's a murderer and that's that. But it gives the context, some level of understanding of him as a human being and what may have led him to become the murderer.
@Da Comedian clearly your life is so easy and truly stress free you can't fathom how someone could do these things. You live an easy life, don't try to play the moral high card when you have little to no struggles to actually have to overcome negative and troubling thoughts
@@studenheim8388 excellentpoint - but do you lack empathy, for his naivety ?
Have you seen the conjuring movies???
the amount of content he's been making lately!!!!!! i love it
@Julia Mimi lolol true
Me too! I started of investigating narcissism and ended up fascinated by his true crime analysis. I'm hooked!
Unfortunately he has plenty of material.
Me too...I'm binge watching
Sad in the sense that he has so much material to choose from....sadly it's a channel that will never run out of subjects to discuss, love Dr. Todd and his wit, humor, so insightful and delivered with wry humor, quite erudite..
"This must have been the most dangerous neighborhood anywhere." Lost it at that lol.
I don’t find it that far fetched actually considering it’s an urban area. When I lived in LA here are some things that happened to me: sexually assaulted twice, had to jump out of the way of 2 moving cars, a drunk driver hit me when I was stopped at a traffic light then made it a hit and run, a man followed me in broad daylight,
and I’m sure lots of other stuff that isn’t coming to mind at the moment. I will never live in an urban area again, so glad I’m in a normal place now.
I met someone that grew up in Queens. She described that place as the cesspit of America.
I lived in the south Bronx at that time (if you watch the movie Fort Apache with Paul Newman), I know all those areas. I used walk around at night 2,3,4,5 in the AM. Run my uncle's store when I was 13 yo with my 14 yo cousin. Nothing happened. No one was robbed, raped, burglarized, nothing. Used drugs, nothing. Some of my fondest memories growing up. I think it just a lot to do with the family you grew up with. We were respected as a family.
Flushing queens is suburbs
Who lol😶😶😶😶😶😶😶😶sure this psychopath killed him
You make me excited to wake up and stay home every morning now😭 i love these!!!
I actually shouted “yaaaaay!” when I saw this in my feed. I’ve been waiting for this one! Berkowitz is one of my absolute favourite cases to study.
I’m so glad he doesn’t want to be out of prison, and I hope he never gets out.
Read : The Ultimate Evil: The Search for the Sons of Sam - one of the scariest books I have ever read.
It theorizes that Berkowitz did not act alone but was aided and forced to commit these crimes by the sons of Sam Carr. - - VERY scary book if true.
He is no longer a threat to society, so...
What a great way to spend the social isolation, creating a psychological profile series of serial killers. Also, love Berkowitz's headshots.
Is this sarcastic?
Interesting, I am fascinated by them. Why do you like them?
I find it so interesting seeing serial killers as old men! It makes it so much more strange to imagine what they did as younger men
Interesting choice of words. "head shots in your video" could have made it clearer lol. Perhaps your intention was reaction - which really worked. Either way, this has been the most interesting comment I've seen on a social media platform today. #lockdown
@@Ilovetruecrime545 *finds the comment in thread that makes me find the fork at end of the road of ambiguity*
I’d love to see you talk about Israel Keyes. Ice cold predator and loving, doting father - a breakdown of how these could fit together would be fascinating.
Great idea!!
He terrifies me ! I shuddered when I read his name.
@@DonnaLena1 Same here. I lived In Anchorage when Keyes kidnapped that young lady out of a coffee hut & murdered her. I will never forget that night. Dr. Grande's analysis of him would be very interesting.
@ Kate Oats. Yes quiet chilling knowing that monster kidnapped that young lady 15 minutes away from my home & that we crossed paths with him in the stores & places In Anchorage. I will be chiming In when Dr. Grande does his analysis of Keyes. Stay well & hang in there. Covid 19 Is a different kind of monster. Never seen anything like it.
Yes!
Dear Dr Grande
A couple of interesting cases you might like to look at (if you haven't already!):
Jim Jones and Jonestown
The Beltway Sniper(s)
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I always thought Berkowitz looked like a character from Welcome Back Kotter.
@Realism I Nah…
‘Dis my cousin, so treat him right. O-K… Davey Barbarino’
Omg! Same!!!
kr00m yes he does have a strong resemblance to John Travolta.
Or Taxi.
@@kr00m *Vinnie Barbarino
Thank you, Dr. Grande, for your insightful analysis of the Son of Sam killer. I actually find his story to be sad and tragic- he could have been a perfectly nice, intelligent man if not for his dysfunctional, violent childhood.
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It was his love of fat blonde women, and the frustration of being unsuccessful at finding enough of them to cater to his whims that sent him over the edge
dr grande you are a KING 👑
In later interviews, Berkowitz comes across as a very likeable guy...Years of practice on mental health practitioners probably.
A lot of serial killers can seem very nice, and they probably often are....as long as you are not their victim.
I would say out of all of the interviews I have seen with Serial Killers he comes across as the most "normal" he actually seems affable.
Yes, but they can go from appearing nice to aggressive very suddenly .
@@nigelw7626 Yes,he seems to have found god now, like alot of these killers seem to do....Affable is a better word to describe him👍
@@qazzell I just re watched a snippet of an interview he did with Larry King in the late 90's - out of the two of them he came across as the most likeable haha. Do you know where he got the scar on his neck from?
I would be interested in a study of the Richard Speck case 😬
Pete Peter that creep was a carnival of the bizarre. Would love to see it here!
5:49 What exactly is strange with a mother bathing her kid, even among other women in a public shower? That this is strange seems more like an expression of American culture's conflicted views on nudity. Just going by this short story, this wouldn't be considered so unusual in Sweden that it would be considered something that would conribute to the child becoming murderer.
Sebastian Frintzer Yes, I agree. I’d take our young sons (5 and under) into the female change rooms at the public swimming pool. What else would you do? Send them alone into the mens? No way!
perhaps he felt shame about being bathed (rather than washing himself) in front of group of women. instead of being related to nudity it would be the feeling of being emasculated in front of a group of women, that is to say that being treated as a baby at an age where children start to develop a more independent personality and a need to assert their independence.
I am also confused as to why this is a big event. This used to be a relatively normal thing. How is this 'event' important in turning him into a serial killer?
Stumbled about that one too. Pretty normal for most parts of Germany (or Europe in general). I mean, it's a 5 year old child and not some teen boy. Seems to be some "American" thing...
@@rooseveltbrentwood9654 that may be the point of this example. It doesn't sound unusual, though.
Thank you for this interesting analysis. Having just viewed a 2015 nine-parter featuring Berkowitz alone, you provide a very different perspective (starting 1400+ fires indeed!) If he is psychotic, it's only mildly so - he comes across as quite normal, likeable, even. I think he had a fascination for the dark side of life, which he felt compelled to explore. I also think he craves attention (it's amazing, considering he's been incarcerated for over 40 years, how many videos featuring him are available to view online). In the final analysis, he, unlike many other serial killers, is remorseful & is trying to atone, to the point of declining the offer of parole & should be given credit for that.
I agree. I really don't think he's a psychopath at all. He's quite intelligent and likeable. I just watched the Netflix documentary and several interviews he's done over the years. I believe he's remorseful. He's up for parole every 2 years but he doesn't want to be released. He's so institutionalized now I doubt he would ever be able to survive out here. He and probably everyone else is better off with him staying right where he is. He's making a difference in prison.
@@shellos8 The only thing is, I believe he HAS now applied for parole.
Comment two: 65 views. So far this week you have done done three serial killers ( Shipman, 17,352 views, BTK, 25,309 views, Kaczynski, 24, 217 views) and two female killers (Routier and Smith). I’m amazed how you analyzed well how each of these were caught, in addition to the mental health analysis. One thing I wonder is why he had no substance use or drug use disorder.
Thankyou for the great analysis, especially his proliferation with setting 1,400 plus fires and recording them.
You have a great way of detail. Thanks Dr. Grande, I learned lots. 😄😃😀
I find it especially ironic that his gun was a Bulldog revolver
Seems like he was better when in the army and in prison. Is there something about people who are institutionalised, needing external rules to operate, that you could analyse?
Army life is structured, same as prison life. Its comforting knowing what you'll be doing each day, where to go etc.
Some people respond well to that.
This is a good observation. Berkowitz admitted that he liked being institutionalized in one of his interviews because it's more structured and not having to worry about the everyday hassles and noise of life and being yelled at by a boss and having bills .
You have been killing it with all these new uploads Dr. G! You da man!
Brilliant analysis Dr Grande Phd.
I lived in Queens, NY , during the Berkowitz .44 caliber killer who terrorized NY City from 1976-77.
It was the height of the Disco Era, many young people going out dancing at discotheques. 📀💿📀
I would love to see a video analyzing what's known about unknown killers. Like the zodiac and jack the ripper.
The Zodiac would be interesting
According to his confession in an interview and to some witnesses, he didn't commit all these crimes.
This was an amazing analysis! Thanks again, Dr. Grande!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Would ;ove to hear your take on the Maury Terry investigation and allegations that Berkowitz was in an occult group, that the real sons of Sam Carr were part of that group, and that Berkowitz did not act alone.
This guy doesn't have the Wherewithal. He's not a great researcher. It also sounds like he didn't really listen to much about what David had to say, but more of what people had to say about David.
At least you are well read.
Check out Manny Grossman’s RUclips channel for amazing NEW evidence in the Son of Sam case. The cult connection evidence is overwhelming, showing that Berkowitz did NOT act alone.
@@keef7224 bro I'm actually listening to it right now. Thanks.
@@joshlamb8163 propagandist, or just ignorant fool looking for YT views. Anybody looking at this case honestly knows it was not all Berkowitz.
@@FookU2b hallelujah ; )
Hello Dr.Grande I am a big fan of your work, especially these mental health & personality analysis’. I would love to see you make a video on the mental health and personality of punk rocker GG Allin. If you have not heard of him, I urge you to look into it as I’m sure you will find him fascinating, and I personally would like to hear your perspective. Thank you and good day!
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I steongly second this!
What about Ozzy Osbourne? He was genetically tested and they found mutations that were very interesting. They did translate into behavioural effects too.
@@reswobiandreaming3644 did Ozzy eat his own shit on stage?
@@CankleCankle I heard that he did but I wasn't there, so who knows. I also heard a random bat crash landed on the stage and Ozzy bit its head off.
Appreciate your excellent overviews. Top quality work.
this case always makes me think of the elliott smith song about him...
"son of sam, son of a doctor's touch, a nurse's love
acting under orders from above
king for a day"
a gorgeous song (all of his music is stunning but... i'm sure i'm biased)
stay safe + well, these videos are always a treat that i'm sure everyone is just that much more grateful for in these times
There is way more to this story. Than just berkowitz. The book The Ultimate Evil is fascinating. I’m not sure if it’s all true but the author makes a very strong case.
*BOONK GANG SQUISHY GANG*
Not enough evidence to support these claims of The Ultimate Evil
"wasn't going to win master criminal of the year..."
Omg, you're a riot, Dr. Grande.🤪💙🌞
"Murder counts as a reckless disregard for safety." XD
Hugs from 🇨🇦
As always, an interesting video. 👍🏼💖 It will be interesting to see if the current CTE research in athletes leads to brain injury as a cause of, or major contributing factor to personality disorders.
Love these analyses. Have you given some consideration to the analysis of Michael Peterson "The Staircase murder". I would love hear your conclusions on that one !
That is an excellent recommendation!
I once had a girlfriend who lived across the street from this boy. She didn't know him, though.
I love Dr Grande and his channel. Huge fan here! 🙌🏼🔥❤️❤️❤️
You put out some of the best psychoanalytical vids anywhere any plenty of them.
Doc, you’re one lean mean video making machine.
Please do a video on the Columbine shooters. That would be an amazing video with your analysis.
The photos of this man are extremely creepy because he looks so gentle
Loving the new content Dr G. Keep it coming as you’re making the Lockdown a little more bearable.
David Berkowitz did not initially recant his statements regarding dogs or demons speaking to him or, apart from a few off the cuff comments made at the time of his arrest, "officially" confess to anything.. There was a brief window in which his lawyer seemed to have him convinced to go for a plea of insanity. Then, in the 11th hour - if you will, David surprised everyone involved by requesting to see a priest or pastor. It was not until immediately following this meeting with the priest, that he confessed to the crimes and recanted all of his previous statements about dogs or demons talking to him. He claimed that any such statements he'd made were simply lies he'd told, to avoid responsibility. The meeting with the priest was private. No one other than the two of them knows what was said. The police that were present when he came out of the room where he'd spoken to the priest, said that he seemed noticeably different somehow.
Personally, I think that; given how often David makes reference (in conversation with others, spoken to himself and overheard by others, written in his notes - which were layering the floor of his apartment, etc) to dogs speaking, demons speaking to him through dogs, etc...I think he was lying about having lied, more or less. I think that it is more likely the case, that the priest convinced him that this whole 'dogs & demons' narrative was simply a lie that he'd been telling himself. Again though, no one really knows for sure what exactly the two of them talked about. Berkowitz had made some statements, on video, about having changed his story about 'dogs & demons', but...in my opinion, they sure don't ring true. They seem almost like...bad acting. This is just my guess though.
Thank you for another comprehensive overview. Sometimes there are spiritual elements that are beyond human understanding and clinical scope. David Berkowitz defied all odds to be a better person, and a servant to others, including guards and his fellow inmates. I hope more people observe his actions before and after he was incarcerated. He should not have improved, but he did. This, to me, is nothing short of Divine intervention.
This is such a treat. Thank you Dr Grande.
This was very well researched, especially impressed with the accuracy of the information regarding the weapon used with respect to the fact of it being a 44 special, not a 44 magnum. Either you know guns or researched this very thoroughly. Well, done sir.
As a Georgia gun enthusiast, I picked up on this when I was following all of this in 1977. No big deal, but as at the range he was killing these people, a .44 Special was plenty. It's funny, but as I recall, from NYC's Sullivan Law (the strictest in the country), the authorities had already matched the bullets being fired by that exact type and brand of revolver, and it had been registered to Berk. right there in NYC, but they still couldn't locate the actual owner. So much for gun laws.
Thank you for finally clarifying the caliber of the hand gun, .44 Spec vs .44 Mag. Other videos on the topic don't specify, I was confused how so many people managed to survive a .44 Mag, seems impossible, ("It'll blow your head clean off" - Dirty Harry). .44 Spec makes more sense.
Yes I shot both a 40 sw and 44 mag and the 44 was insanely powerful those are the only two I've shot at a range. 40 I think is a little more powerful than a 9 and the 44 was in my opinion. The most powerful gun I would need it was sooo loud.
you are the first person in all the years I have been studying true crime that has gotten the correct caliber of the charter arms bulldog. I actually carry one of these in the pug model as a backup. good job Doc.
Video everyday!great work 👏👏
It's interesting the 2 periods he was relatively stable were in high structure environments: military and prison. I was also thinking about the difference I see in my own practice when a parent tries to compel a juvenile into therapy. Today the patient/client has many more rights, especially as a juvenile. I wonder at the harm done compelling him to go to therapy weekly; add this to counseling from an ill-prepared counselor, well, you get the picture.
He has been a Christian for nearly 40 years now and is a different person. Several of my ministry friends know him well and he is the real deal. He accepts full responsibility for his crimes and has helped many people over the years, including getting forgiveness from some victim families. Look up Son of Hope, that is what he goes by now. God is so good ❤
He thinks of you guys as an ATM machine.
I’d love to hear you cover the RUclipsr Shallon Lester! She’s being talked about a lot by other people and I’d love to hear a really fair perspective! She’s sort of a dating/life coach but says some super outrageous stuff. I’d love to hear what you think about her dating methods because they seem very manipulative and sometimes... creepy. She’s been labeled as a narcissist which seems pretty likely. I wonder if you’d enjoy the subject.
Jade Smelly I, too, would love to see Dr. Grande’s perspective on Shallon Lester, as I have the exact opposite sentiments as you! I’m piqued by the backlash to her videos. I think she is aware of her narcissism and acknowledges this by stating it and providing examples, however I don’t love her definition. She uses the happenings and relationships of the celebrity world then dissects and extracts what we can learn from that scenario; a VERY loose, non-scientific version of Dr. Grande’s various case study analyses. I know he can’t, but I’d love to know if Dr. Grande agrees with her advice. I’m really glad you brought this idea up! Fingers crossed!
Jade Smelly 🤗 I provided that little description of what she does for those who don’t know.
Julia Mimi yes I know that, however if you are familiar with this situation it’s relatively plausible and up for discussion. Shallon talks about their views on relationships and is ignorant to the criticism they get for promoting/excusing manipulation, bullying and lying. She displays herself as this alpha woman- better than all men and women. I would like to know a professional’s view on what her videos communicate- if that makes sense, since many people have their theories.
Dr LC exactly! ❤️
Jade Smelly Also, I had my reservations on some of her topics that focused on manipulation, so I looked up and watched a myriad of videos and that is how I stumbled upon Dr. Grande’s channel. As he says in his video on Manipulating a Narcissist (I’m not 100% on that title), manipulation is not advised and can have negative consequences. She does have these disclaimers woven throughout her videos, but are they in the correct spots? Do certain personality types “hear” them and others don’t? I think her delivery and topic choices are a well thought out antithesis, like an extreme pendulum swing away from the advice given on RUclips channels geared toward relationship advice for men. Alright! I think I got it all out lol
I like your videos and your approach to how you tackle these subjects. They are very informative, and don’t seem to be just pulled out of the air like some other channels appear to do.
I haven’t seen any serial killer couples mentioned yet - would you consider tackling two of the serial killer couples who “scarred the nation” in the UK: Myra Hindley & Ian Brady, and Fred and Rose West.
I would be particularly interested in your take on the role of the women in both of these partnerships: were they merely manipulated pawns, equally invested, or actually the master manipulator?
Edited: as I used a phrase incorrectly lol
Love your videos! Any chance you could put Tiffany Moss on your list to look at? She killed her stepdaughter and was sentenced to death last year. The thing I find most strange is she chose to represent herself but didnt actually do anything in court. Not opening statement, no cross examination, no closing argument. At first I thought maybe she wants the death sentance but she is appealing. Very strange person.
"Going postal" .that saying came from Berkowitz..as he was working for USPS
Newman saved his mail bag and was going to sell it because he took over David's mail route and understood the bag had value.
Dr. Grande, have you done a study yet of the man who assassinated Gianni Versace yet? His name was Andrew Cunanan. I remember the story at the time, and just remember what a bizarre case it was. Please consider doing this case if you haven't already.
So interesting, not only insightful but also Dr. G. knows weaponry; amazing.
Thank you for the insight on this twisted member of the Lunatic Fringe (I count myself as a card carrying member myself.) Who knows what he told the therapist in that year & a half; may have been all lies for all the good it did him. The issue I found most interesting was that Berkowitz is a model prisoner, just like Ed Kemper & (I think) Kuklinski. IMHO, it seems that the relatively close supervision in the max. security prisons does some of these killers some good. As if the rigid rules & boundaries gives them limitations they didn't acknowledge on the street as children or adults.
The Carr Brothers, David s two accomplices would be awesome.
And people think this leopard has changed his spots? He just changed location and possibilities. You're good Dr. Grande. You do your homework! Kudos. I do think it's curious that he wasn't personal about it. He preferred shooting to choking or whatever. Thanx!
I'm a New Yorker. My girlfriend and I at that time fit all the 'demographics' of what he was hunting. Even walking down the streets at night was unnerving. She also lived in Queens. It truly was mass fear in the city, that's no exaggeration.
Did your girlfriend put on a blonde wig or dye her hair blonde?? Many did that. Eventually, though, SOS even killed a blonde.
@@majorkade She wore a lot of hats, in all seriousness. Really.
As a kid in grade school at time, in NYC, I remember how scared everybody was. The terror this guy put people through.
I lived in the bay area during the Zodiac Killer era. Everybody was terrified.
My aunt was a real estate agent in the Bronx in the '70s and she rented an apartment to David Berkowitz. She said he seemed like a nice Jewish boy. 😳
(After showing the apartment, she didn't have further contact with the Son of Sam [before he became known as such]-she didn't own the property or collect the rent [people often assume this is the case].)
Had to come back to this after the new Netflix documentary series
I enjoy your videos a lot. From what you have said though it sounds like he was psychotic to me. I was disappointed you didn’t speak about taking into account the other symptoms of psychosis. For example, disorganised thinking, the incoherent letters he wrote, the role of trauma and dopamine in the development of psychosis. There is lots of information now around Prodromal signs and positive and negative symptoms and I would have been interested to see if you could match any of these other, less obvious symptoms, to him. I am also curious to know why other psych professionals felt he did not meet the criteria for psychosis beyond that he appeared lucid in later interviews.
You should watch the new documentary on Netflix. Sheds a lot more light on this
Hi Dr. Grande, can you talk more about the psychology of arsonists in an upcoming video? Thanks in advance!
Thank you!
I just watched it yesterday & could not wait to see your analysis!
Then again, anyone who likes to hurt animals should be on the radar at all times!!! That's a HUGE sign that something is off.
Dr. Grande, have you done (or will you do) a video explaining what features of psychosis are and what personality disorders are most likely to have it?
You are so prolific that I feel like any day now I’ll see a newly uploaded video of you analyzing my grandma.
In retrospect it seems regrettable that he survived his head injuries: I think some of the fascination comes from the fact that cases like this bring separate moral modalities that normally coexist into direct conflict. I tend to think the head injuries in cases like this unlock things that are already there by damaging the inhibitory circuits that might otherwise have kept them supressed.
This guy has seemingly spent his life since late childhood with, at best, a tenuous grip on what is real. Nice discussion of the case!
Another great video, thanks!😊 You could go through the list of serial killers that were used in Mindhunter, you've already covered a couple of them.
Re: straightening out in the army... Some people need structure. Maybe this was the case for DB.
I'd be interested to hear your analysis of Ivan Milat who committed the "Backpacker Murders" in Australia.
Or Snowtown Murders!
I corresponded with David Berkowitz because I was hoping to get his perspective on a story idea I had about a serial killer who turns himself in when bipolar disorder sets in and causes him to feel tremendous fear of death and profound empathy. Instead of responding to the subject of my letter, he took the opportunity to preach his religious beliefs to me, which included informing me that Jesus was knocking at the door of my heart.
How did you find his mailing address?
And to top it off his Christianity is another hoax he loves to perpetrate on the unsuspecting fools out there who think he's genuine. DIsco Dave Berkowitz, the Lord of Life, has always been a psychopathic manipulator of people. He gets off on it. Especially now with his "Christian" bullshit.
Dr. Grande, your ending of this video can't be more true!
i wanted to ask if you have watched the tv series _"prison break"_ and if you had would you consider analyzing the characters from it? theres a small couple of troll moments that happen in it but also alot of different kinds of personalities.
Psychosis can be temporary (speaking for myself and others)
Does the audio seem slightly out of sync to anyone else?
Great video and diagnosis. Question: Is it possible that David Berkowitz has a history of Schizoaffective disorder?
I feel like I just watched a sociopath try to explain a psychopathic serial killer..
David Berkowitz, Went to visit a Army Buddy, in Texas. That friend gave that 9un to DB, on his return home to NYC, to keep him safe.
Watched a multi-part interview with Berkowitz years ago. The most memorable line after he elaborated on his guilt and conversion to Christianity, was when he was asked whether he should ever be let out on parole.
He smiled like he had throughout the interview and said, "No." "I should never be let out of prison."
How many whackos possess that kind of candor? Answer? None.
Yes including Arthur Shawcross who had several head injuries
You rock! If you haven't already please post videos on Betty Brodrick, Lyssa and Dwane Chapman.
The guy who plays Berkowitz in Mindhunter season 2 has a striking resemblance.
Thank you so much for this video! I sent your Leslie Van Houten video to her defense team. I hope it will help to get her out of prison but that corrupt Gavin Newsome will never let her out
Why would you advocate for her release? Have some compassion for the murdered peoples families.
He killed because he wanted to.
I went to New York city that summer, Studio 54, that scene, had a dear friend that knew Oscar de la Renta, the movie, Summer of Sam, in my opinion really captured the climate of the city that summer, additionally the cast is great, very good film...not sure how factually accurate it is as far as ticking ALL the boxes, but they portray alot well and show the angst of the citizens during that time...
He had Very beautiful handwriting he took his time executing his notes as though he wrote them and then copied them neatly in a style that is used by architects/ artists. His murderous approach may have been very scattered but his letters were important communications to him, almost a matter of pride. This seems so unusual. I’d be curious to know if he has another handwriting when he’s not performing for an audience. Or even if he had a collaborator.
wow, so thorough !
Can you analyze Process Church of the Final Judgement? & with Son of Sam, & possible accomplices.. what’s the deal with the german shepherd mutilations? & why does someone murder strangers? How does this work in their heads?
Dr. Thomas Narut.
i highloy recommend you watch a interview on youtube title "David berkowitz in his own words"
he goes in depth to his childhood and life and everything else. One of his best interviews with no leading by the interviewer, unlike previous ones.
The Ultimate Evil: An Investigation into America's Most Dangerous Satanic Cult by Maury Terry. This book covers Son of Sam Berkowitz killings and other things and could be considered conspiracy theorist; good reading.
"could be"? With a title like that I'd say it's certain.
The country is governed by followers of a Satanic cult, who among other things sexually abuse children.
One lesson we can take is the .44 Special is not a very effective cartridge. Even the dog survived.
Postal workers in NY make great money and great benefits he should have just stayed there
Going postal, dude
I lived two blocks from where son of Sam made his last kills, two people in Bensonhurst Brooklyn. The neighborhood was frantic. They caught him because of those shootings. What I read was, it was early in the morning and he was parked in someone’s driveway The person had to leave for work, and they called the police that ticketed his car. Good police work found a ticket was given to someone who’s car was registered in the Bronx that morning. They found the car and looked in the backseat and saw weapons. Waited for the owner to show up and they caught him. His words to the cops were “ what took you so long “. Very creepy times......
The living embodiment of the phrase 'banality of evil'. Totally dull and uncharismatic with no insight into his own behaviour whatsoever. Best solution here would be gun control not therapy