David Berkowitz ('Son of Sam') Claims Demons Drove Him to Kill | Banfield Interview

The 'Son of Sam' Interview

• 🎯 Michael Franzese, a former Colombo crime family captain, sat down with David Berkowitz, the "Son of Sam" killer, for an interview.
• 💡 Berkowitz, arrested 48 years ago, killed six people over 13 months, paralyzing New York City with fear.
• ⛓️ He is currently serving a 150-year sentence, with 25 years for each victim served consecutively.

Berkowitz's Claims of Demonic Influence

• 😈 Berkowitz states he was traumatized by demons since childhood and that these spiritual issues led him to lose his way.
• 🔮 He describes a fascination with darkness and making promises to the devil, influenced by strange teachings about bringing about the end of the world.
• 🧠 After becoming a Christian, he claims the Lord opened his eyes to see how these events gelled together.

Berkowitz's Perspective on His Actions

• 🗣️ Berkowitz believes he is not trying to excuse himself but explain his actions, acknowledging he is unlikely to ever get parole and does not deserve it.
• 🏡 He described his childhood as pretty normal, being adopted and initially told his biological parents were dead.
• 💔 Learning later that his mother was alive caused him significant trouble and distress.

Current State and Future Prospects

• 🙏 Berkowitz has become a person of faith and leads Bible studies with inmates weekly.
• ✉️ He receives hundreds of letters weekly and actively tries to discourage people from contemplating similar actions.
• ⚠️ He admits to dabbling in devil worship and Satanism for a period, which he believes took hold of him.

Franzese's Assessment

• 🧐 Franzese believes Berkowitz was sincere during their several-hour conversation and laid everything on the table.
• ❓ Franzese is uncertain if such spiritual battles could recur and lead to similar actions, calling it a tough question.
• 📺 The full interview can be found on YouTube under the series "Sit Down with Michael Frances".