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Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes

Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes
★ 7.3/10•2025•TV-MA•Documentary•Crime
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Mixing present-day interviews with previously unheard recordings, this true-crime series examines serial killer David Berkowitz's mark on 1970s New York.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateJul 30, 2025

Episodes

Episode 1 - Fear CityE154m

Fear City

New York, 1976: A series of seemingly random shootings ignites anxiety throughout the city, leaving law enforcement scrambling to connect the deaths.

Jul 30, 2025

Episode 2 - On the ProwlE258m

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.

Jul 30, 2025

Episode 3 - No One Is SafeE360m

No One Is Safe

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

Jul 30, 2025

Actors

David Berkowitz

David Berkowitz

Self (archive footage)

Jack Jones

Jack Jones

Self - Journalist

Mary Murphy

Self - Televison Reporter

Joseph Borrelli

Self - New York P.D. (Ret.)

Lawrence Klausner

Self - Author, Son of Sam

Manny Grossman

Self - Son of Sam Researcher

Marlin Hopkins

Self - New York P.D. (Ret.)

Richard Edmonds

Self - Journalist

John Comparetto

Self - New York P.D. (Ret.)

Dick Belsky

Self - Journalist

William Gardella

Self - New York P.D. (Ret.)

Gloria Zonghetti

Self - Valentina Suriani's Friend

Carl Denaro

Self - Author, 'The Son of Sam' and Me / Shooting Survivor

Charles Lomino

Self - Joanne Lomino's Brother

Vinny Minutolo

Self - Donna Lauria's Former Boyfriend

Kevin Breslin

Self - Son of Jimmy Breslin

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