00:00Witts taunted the police and the public with letters, reveling in the chaos he caused.
00:04He claimed to be under the control of a demonic entity in the form of a dog named Sam
00:09in these communications and referred to himself as the son of Sam.
00:13His attacks continued through 1976 and 1977, with each incident seemingly more brazen than the last.
00:20He varied his locations and victims, but maintained his method of sudden, violent shootings.
00:26The police, under intense pressure to catch the c**, launched one of the biggest manhunt operations in New York City's
00:33history.
00:33The break in the case came from a parking ticket issued near the scene of one of the shootings.
00:38The police traced the car to Berkowitz, leading to his arrest on August.
00:42During his arrest, Berkowitz appeared calm and even said, well, you got me.
00:46During interrogation, Berkowitz confessed to the shootings and claimed that he was obeying orders from a demon that possessed his
00:52neighbor's dog.
00:53He was charged with multiple counts of c** and sentenced to six consecutive life sentences in prison.
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