Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes

6.8

Mixing present-day interviews with previously unheard recordings, this true-crime series examines serial killer David Berkowitz's mark on 1970s New York.

Production

Production

Trailers & Videos

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Official Trailer

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Sneak peek: Son of Sam: A Killer Speaks

Seasons

3 Episodes • Premiered 2025

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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1. Fear City

6.3

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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2. On the Prowl

7.0

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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3. No One Is Safe

7.0

With the public's fear growing more intense by the day, the police desperately search for the break they need.

Cast

Photo of David Berkowitz

David Berkowitz

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Jack Jones

Jack Jones

Self - Journalist

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