Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes

Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes

Ended First aired 30/Jul/2025 United States English 1 season(s) 3 episode(s)
DocumentaryCrime
Mixing present-day interviews with previously unheard recordings, this true-crime series examines serial killer David Berkowitz's mark on 1970s New York.
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Season 1 · Miniseries
3 episode(s) · Air date: 30/Jul/2025
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Explore one of the greatest manhunts in New York City history, from inside the NYPD’s desperate race to catch the infamous .44-caliber killer—and into the disturbing mind of David Berkowitz himself— to newly unearthed recordings offering a rare insight into David Berkowitz's twisted psyche, revealing what was going through his mind as he unleashed a reign of terror in the late 1970s.

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Explore one of the greatest manhunts in New York City history, from inside the NYPD’s desperate race to catch the infamous .44-caliber killer—and into the disturbing mind of David Berkowitz himself— to newly unearthed recordings offering a rare insight into David Berkowitz's twisted psyche, revealing what was going through his mind as he unleashed a reign of terror in the late 1970s.

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On the Prowl
Air date: 30/Jul/2025 · Runtime: 58 min
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As his murder count rises, so does Berkowitz's brazenness as he toys with the media. Later, the origin of his "Son of Sam" alias is revealed.

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As his murder count rises, so does Berkowitz's brazenness as he toys with the media. Later, the origin of his "Son of Sam" alias is revealed.

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Fear City
Air date: 30/Jul/2025 · Runtime: 54 min
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New York, 1976: A series of seemingly random shootings ignites anxiety throughout the city, leaving law enforcement scrambling to connect the deaths.

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New York, 1976: A series of seemingly random shootings ignites anxiety throughout the city, leaving law enforcement scrambling to connect the deaths.

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David Berkowitz
David Berkowitz
Self (archive footage)
Jack Jones
Jack Jones
Self - Journalist
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Mary Murphy
Self - Televison Reporter
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Joseph Borrelli
Self - New York P.D. (Ret.)
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Lawrence Klausner
Self - Author, Son of Sam
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Manny Grossman
Self - Son of Sam Researcher
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Marlin Hopkins
Self - New York P.D. (Ret.)
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Richard Edmonds
Self - Journalist
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John Comparetto
Self - New York P.D. (Ret.)
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Dick Belsky
Self - Journalist
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William Gardella
Self - New York P.D. (Ret.)
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Gloria Zonghetti
Self - Valentina Suriani's Friend
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Carl Denaro
Self - Author, 'The Son of Sam' and Me / Shooting Survivor
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Charles Lomino
Self - Joanne Lomino's Brother
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Vinny Minutolo
Self - Donna Lauria's Former Boyfriend
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Kevin Breslin
Self - Son of Jimmy Breslin
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Robert Violante
Self - Brooklyn, New York Resident
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Steven T. Wax
Self - Former Prosecutor, Kings County

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Joe Berlinger
Joe Berlinger
Director, Executive Producer

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