#cbsnews Maurice Dubois reflects on interviewing the #sonofsam serial killer #shorts | Forensic Files

I walked into the prison, Shawan Gunk State Prison in upstate New York, and I have like real trepidation, real fear.
I'm concerned. I'm getting ready to sit down with Son of Sam. And at one point, I see him walk by and I go,
"That look like him, right?" He was 24 when he was arrested. I was in junior high and I remember the girls talking
about it and being worried. People were freaked out, especially young brunette women. You fast forward 40 years later.
He's now 64. >> As far as I'm concerned, that that was not me. That was not me. This even the
that name I I hate that name. I despise that name. That >> which name? >> That moniker son of Sam. That's that
that that was not that was a demon. Everybody was afraid after all that to find out that this was a sort of a you
know people describe him as this chubby, shy, lonely guy who had the whole city buckling at its knees afraid.

Brief Summary

David Berkowitz reflects on his past as the Son of Sam and his life in prison, expressing disdain for his infamous moniker.

Key points

Meeting Son of Sam. A journalist prepares to meet the infamous Son of Sam, reflecting on past fears.
Son of Sam's Rejection. Son of Sam expresses disdain for his notorious nickname, calling it a demon.

Episode highlights

Son of Sam's RejectionSon of Sam expresses disdain for his notorious nickname, calling it a demon.“That moniker son of Sam. That's that that was not that was a demon.”0:48Aug 17, 2025

Episode quotes

I'm concerned. I'm getting ready to sit down with Son of Sam.

Expressing trepidation before meeting a notorious criminal.

0:06WatchAug 17, 2025

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