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Summary

David Berkowitz, known as the Son of Sam, turned to serial killing as a twisted means to gain recognition and media attention after facing rejection from his biological mother and failing to achieve his dream of becoming a war hero.

Abstract

David Berkowitz harbored a deep desire for recognition and respect, which was left unfulfilled by his biological mother

Son Of Sam — The Serial Killer Who Wanted To Be A Media Star

David Berkowitz wanted recognition and respect. But his biological mother wanted nothing to do with him, and his dream of becoming a war hero did not come true.

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Instead of trying to come to terms with his disappointments, he became one of America’s most notorious serial killers. When he realized that the press was jumping on his story, he had finally found something he was good at and got some attention. He could kill. And David Berkowitz did it again and again.

Read all about The Son of Sam story in my article Famous Serial Killers — David Berkowitz, Son Of Sam.

René Junge a published author writing on ILLUMINATION.

Crime
True Crime
History
Serial Killers
Murder
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