Before the demon dog. Before the .44 caliber. There was David Berkowitz — a disturbed loner whose descent into madness ended with six murdered strangers and a terrified New York City. In this psychological exposé, we rewind to the roots of the Son of Sam and ask: Was he born to kill? 🐕📜🔫 We uncover the isolation, childhood trauma, and apocalyptic visions that drove Berkowitz to murder — and how he spun a Satanic narrative that still baffles investigators today. With chilling letters, firsthand confessions, and interviews from the “Born to Kill” archives, this episode gets disturbingly close to a man who turned delusion into death. He didn’t want help. He wanted chaos.

Before the demon dog. Before the .44 caliber. There was David Berkowitz — a disturbed loner whose descent into madness ended with six murdered strangers and a terrified New York City. In this psychological exposé, we rewind to the roots of the Son of Sam and ask: Was he born to kill? 🐕📜🔫We uncover the isolation, childhood trauma, and apocalyptic visions that drove Berkowitz to murder — and how he spun a Satanic narrative that still baffles investigators today. With chilling letters, firsthand confessions, and interviews from the “Born to Kill” archives, this episode gets disturbingly close to a man who turned delusion into death.He didn’t want help. He wanted chaos.

Before the demon dog. Before the .44 caliber. There was David Berkowitz — a disturbed loner whose descent into madness ended with six murdered strangers and a terrified New York City. In this psychological exposé, we rewind to the roots of the Son of Sam and ask: Was he born to kill? 🐕📜🔫 We uncover the isolation, childhood trauma, and apocalyptic visions that drove Berkowitz to murder — and how he spun a Satanic narrative that still baffles investigators today. With chilling letters, firsthand confessions, and interviews from the “Born to Kill” archives, this episode gets disturbingly close to a man who turned delusion into death. He didn’t want help. He wanted chaos.

Son of Sam: Destined to Kill — Inside the Mind of David Berkowitz

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Dive deep into the dark underworld of crime with "Criminal Empire", the ultimate true crime show that brings you chilling documentaries and exclusive interviews with notorious mafia gangsters and infamous serial killers. Hear firsthand accounts from those who lived the life of organized crime, uncovering the secrets, power struggles, and brutal realities of the mafia's rise and fall. Paired with harrowing tales of history's most dangerous serial killers, this show will take you inside the minds of both ruthless masterminds and cold-blooded killers. Get ready for gripping stories of betrayal, violence, and survival that will leave you questioning the thin line between predator and prey.Step into the shadows of the criminal underworld with "Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Killer Chronicles", a gripping true crime show that takes you behind the bars and beyond the headlines. From the ruthless reign of mob boss John Gotti to the twisted mind of Charles Manson, this show delves into the lives of history’s most notorious criminals. Through chilling documentaries and raw, unfiltered interviews, you'll hear firsthand accounts from mafia insiders who reveal the brutal realities of life in organized crime, the backroom deals, violent betrayals, and the rise and fall of criminal empires.But that’s not all—"Criminal Empire" also peels back the layers on the darkest minds in history, exploring the twisted motives of infamous serial killers like Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and the Zodiac Killer. With never-before-heard stories from law enforcement, survivors, and even the killers themselves, we bring you face-to-face with the evil lurking beneath the surface. Prepare for a thrilling ride through the corridors of power, corruption, and chaos, where the line between mobsters and murderers blurs in a world where blood and power rule.

Dive deep into the dark underworld of crime with "Criminal Empire", the ultimate true crime show that brings you chilling documentaries and exclusive interviews with notorious mafia gangsters and infamous serial killers. Hear firsthand accounts from those who lived the life of organized crime, uncovering the secrets, power struggles, and brutal realities of the mafia's rise and fall. Paired with harrowing tales of history's most dangerous serial killers, this show will take you inside the minds of both ruthless masterminds and cold-blooded killers. Get ready for gripping stories of betrayal, violence, and survival that will leave you questioning the thin line between predator and prey. Step into the shadows of the criminal underworld with "Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries &amp; Killer Chronicles", a gripping true crime show that takes you behind the bars and beyond the headlines. From the ruthless reign of mob boss John Gotti to the twisted mind of Charles Manson, this show delves into the lives of history’s most notorious criminals. Through chilling documentaries and raw, unfiltered interviews, you'll hear firsthand accounts from mafia insiders who reveal the brutal realities of life in organized crime, the backroom deals, violent betrayals, and the rise and fall of criminal empires.But that’s not all—"Criminal Empire" also peels back the layers on the darkest minds in history, exploring the twisted motives of infamous serial killers like Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and the Zodiac Killer. With never-before-heard stories from law enforcement, survivors, and even the killers themselves, we bring you face-to-face with the evil lurking beneath the surface. Prepare for a thrilling ride through the corridors of power, corruption, and chaos, where the line between mobsters and murderers blurs in a world where blood and power rule.

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