David Berkowitz |
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Berkowitz mugshot taken on August 11, 1977 |
| Born | Richard David Falco (1953-06-01) June 1, 1953 (age 71)
Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
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| Other names | - The Son of Sam
- The .44 Caliber Killer
- Mr.
Monster
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| Motive | Misogyny[1] |
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| Conviction(s) | Second-degree murder (6 counts), attempted second-degree murder (7 counts) |
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| Criminal penalty | Life imprisonment with the possibility of parole after 25 years |
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| Victims | 6 killed, 11 wounded (including 2 stabbings in 1975) |
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Span of crimes | July 29, 1976 – July 31, 1977 |
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| State(s) | New York |
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| Weapon | .44 Special caliber Bulldog revolver |
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Date apprehended | August 10, 1977 |
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| Imprisoned at | Shawangunk Correctional Facil
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