David Berkowitz

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was David Berkowitz born?June 1, 1953
2. Where was David Berkowitz born?New York City
3. What is David Berkowitz known for?Serial murders as the 'Son of Sam' and '.44 Caliber Killer'
4. What is the number of shootings indicted?Eight
5. What is the legal consequence?Six concurrent life sentences with possibility of parole after 25 years
6. Who was David Berkowitz?David Berkowitz was a man who carried out a series of shootings and a stabbing in New York City between 1975 and 1977, killing six people and injuring eleven.

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