What was New York serial killer David Berkowitz better known as?
David Berkowitz David Berkowitz David Richard Berkowitz (born Richard David Falco, June 1, 1953), known also as the Son of Sam and the .44 Caliber Killer, is an American serial killer who pleaded guilty to eight separate shooting attacks that began in New York City during the summer of 1976. The crimes were perpetrated with a .44 caliber Bulldog revolver. He killed six people and wounded seven others by July 1977. As the number of victims increased, Berkowitz eluded the biggest police manhunt in the history of New York City while leaving letters that mocked the police and promised further crimes, which
Gary Evans (serial killer) Gary Evans (serial killer) Gary Charles Evans (October 7, 1954 – August 14, 1998) was a confessed serial killer in and around the Capital District, New York. His penchant for stealing antiques and his multiple escapes from custody — including one that ended in his death — made him headline news in the area on numerous occasions. He disturbed the lives of many; a well known documentary on "Destination America" describes the life of a family who was terrorized by the killer. Evans was born in Troy, New York to Roy Evans and Flora Mae Lee. As a child, he