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American serial killer (born 1953)

For the American bridge player, see David Berkowitz (contract bridge).

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