On August 10, 1977, New York authorities ended a year-long period of public panic by arresting David Berkowitz, the serial killer known as the "Son of Sam." Using a .44-caliber revolver, Berkowitz carried out a series of shootings that left six people dead and several others wounded, often targeting victims in parked cars. The killer claimed his violent actions were dictated by demonic voices transmitted through a neighbor's dog. Investigators eventually linked him to the crimes through a parking ticket and reports from suspicious neighbors. Following his capture, he pleaded guilty and received multiple life sentences, leading to the creation of laws that prevent criminals from profiting from their stories. Today, Berkowitz remains imprisoned, having reportedly undergone a religious conversion while serving his time.
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