David Berkowitz, also known as Son of Sam, is an infamous American serial killer who terrorized the streets of New York City in the summer of 1976, instilling fear and panic among its residents. Berkowitz’s reign of terror, which spanned from July 1976 to July 1977, involved a series of shootings that targeted young couples, resulting in six deaths and several injuries. His notoriety as the Son of Sam killer earned him a place in the annals of criminal history as one of the most notorious serial killers in the United States.