Forensic Files

Unsolved Mysteries with Robert Stack - Season 1, Episode 6 - New Updated Full Episode

True Crime Files

  • Mar 16, 2022
  • 45:33
  • Full Episode

This episode includes: Son of Sam Pt. 1, Mystery Cowboy, Slain Swain & UD and Update: Badlands.

Brief Summary

Maury Terry argues David Berkowitz didn't act alone in the Son of Sam murders, while two other mysteries unfold in Georgia and Nebraska.

Key points

  • The Arrest of David Berkowitz. In August 1977, David Berkowitz was arrested, believed to be the lone gunman behind the Son of Sam killings. But was he really acting alone?
  • The Son of Sam's Letters. The Son of Sam sent taunting letters to the media, instilling fear in the city. One letter famously read, "I am a monster. I am the son of Sam."
  • Maury Terry's Investigation. Reporter Maury Terry collected evidence suggesting Berkowitz did not act alone in the Son of Sam murders, raising questions about a larger conspiracy.
  • Curly Green's Fortune. After his death, Curly Green's unclaimed fortune of $200,000 became a mystery, leaving many to wonder who might inherit it.
  • The Mystery of Curly Green's Wealth. Curly Green amassed a fortune of over $200,000, yet had no known heirs. His frugality and secretive nature raise questions about his past.
  • Brutal Double Murder in Georgia. On March 11, 1985, the peaceful community of Waverly, Georgia was shattered by the double murder of Harold and Thelma Swain, respected members of the church.

Tension

65/ 100Some tension

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