David Berkowitz

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Son of Sam, Son of Hope

American christian activist and former serial killer.

Berkowitz was convicted of a series of shooting attacks that began in the summer of 1976.

After his arrest he stated a demon that possessed his neighbor's dog had commanded him to kill. He also claimed to have been part of a satanic cult.

In 1987, Berkowitz became a born again Christian in prison and started "Arise and shine" ministries.…more

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	The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers by Michael Newton 4.16 avg rating — 2,739 ratings — published 1990 add/edit characters	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Ultimate Evil by Maury Terry 3.87 avg rating — 2,054 ratings — published 1987 add/edit characters	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	There But for the Grace of God: Survivors of the 20th Century's Infamous Serial Killers by Fred Rosen 2.95 avg rating — 193 ratings — published 2007 add/edit characters	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Son of Sam: Based on the Authorized Transcription of the Tapes, Official Documents and Diaries of David Berkowitz by Lawrence D. Klausner 3.78 avg rating — 132 ratings — published 1980 add/edit characters	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Son of Hope: The Prison Journals of David Berkowitz by David Richard Berkowitz 4.25 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2006 add/edit characters	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Adam Gorightly on: Death Cults by Adam Gorightly 2.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2004 add/edit characters	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars