
'Sons of Sam' docuseries chronicles reporter's quest for truth behind NYC's most notorious murder
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A riveting new Netflix docuseries details one reporter’s quest to uncover the truth surrounding the “Sons of Sam” murders, even when no one would listen and despite his beliefs being labeled conspiracies.
"The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness" takes the viewer behind the scenes of the New York Police Department’s investigation into the suspect involved in the series of .44 caliber killings that wrought havoc on the Big Apple from 1976 to 1977. The doc then delves deep into a latter investigation conducted by Terry, who tracked down new leads, potential accomplices and links to a satanic cult. Police officers escort American accused (and ultimately convicted) serial killer David Berkowitz (left), known as the Son of Sam, into the 84th precinct station, New York, New York, August 10, 1977. (Robert R. McElroy/Getty Images)(Robert R. McElroy/Getty Images) Police escort handcuffed Son of Sam suspect David Berkowitz into Police headquarters in lower Manhattan. (Alan Aaronson/NY Daily News via Getty Images)(Alan Aaronson/NY Daily News via Getty Images) David Berkowitz, "Son of Sam" self-portrait from a coin-operated photo booth during his stint in the Army. (NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images)(NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images) *In this May 29, 2009 photo, David Berkowitz responds during an interview at Sullivan Correction Facility in Fallsburg, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)(AP Photo/Mike Groll) "Son of Sam is not over," Terry says in a clip included as part of the series’ trailer. "Son of Sam still exists." Even early on in his efforts, Terry began to uncover more about the case, including Berkowitz’s connection to neighbors, including two men who were sons of a man named Sam, who had a dog that Berkowitz claimed to receive instructions from, according to the series.More Related News