Series synopsis
Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes is an American documentary crime television series that premiered on Netflix on July 30, 2025. It ended on July 30, 2025. It stars David Berkowitz, Jack Jones, Mary Murphy and Joseph Borrelli.
Mixing present-day interviews with previously unheard recordings, this true-crime series examines serial killer David Berkowitz's mark on 1970s New York.
Premise
Mixing present-day interviews with previously unheard recordings, this true-crime series examines serial killer David Berkowitz's mark on 1970s New York.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- David Berkowitz as Self (archive footage)
- Jack Jones as Self - Journalist
- Mary Murphy as Self - Televison Reporter
- Joseph Borrelli as Self - New York P.D. (Ret.)
- Lawrence Klausner as Self - Author, Son of Sam
- Manny Grossman as Self - Son of Sam Researcher
- Marlin Hopkins as Self - New York P.D. (Ret.)
- Richard Edmonds as Self - Journalist
Supporting cast
- John Comparetto as Self - New York P.D. (Ret.)
- Dick Belsky as Self - Journalist
- William Gardella as Self - New York P.D. (Ret.)
- Gloria Zonghetti as Self - Valentina Suriani's Friend
- Carl Denaro as Self - Author, 'The Son of Sam' and Me / Shooting Survivor
- Charles Lomino as Self - Joanne Lomino's Brother
- Vinny Minutolo as Self - Donna Lauria's Former Boyfriend
- Kevin Breslin as Self - Son of Jimmy Breslin
- Robert Violante as Self - Brooklyn, New York Resident
- Steven T. Wax as Self - Former Prosecutor, Kings County
- Michael A. Caparrelli as Self - Author, Monster Mirror
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | July 30, 2025 | July 30, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fear City New York, 1976: A series of seemingly random shootings ignites anxiety throughout the city, leaving law enforcement scrambling to connect the deaths. |
July 30, 2025 |
| 2 |
On the Prowl 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. |
July 30, 2025 |
| 3 |
No One Is Safe With the public's fear growing more intense by the day, the police desperately search for the break they need. |
July 30, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 30, 2025 |
| Last aired | July 30, 2025 |
| Status | ended |