The Son of Sam Manhunt: 50 Years Later

Fifty years after the first Son of Sam slaying, Donna looks back at the true crime mystery that gripped New York City and changed homicide investigations forever.

Retired NYPD Detective Tom Smith explains how investigators tracked David Berkowitz without today’s technology, the panic that spread across the city, and the key break that finally ended the year-long killing spree.

They also discuss Berkowitz’s taunting letters, the psychology behind serial offenders, and the investigative lessons that continue to shape law enforcement today.