David Berkowitz card/letter/envelope 12/8/1992

This auction is for a Christmas card and letter from New York's "Son of Sam" serial killer David Richard Berkowitz. Between 1976 to 1977, Berkowitz, known as "The .44 Caliber Killer," committed a series of eight separate shooting attacks in the City of New York, killing six people and wounding seven. On 8/10/1977 Berkowtiz was arrested. He would ultimately confess to the Son of Sam crime spree, receiving six life sentences with the possibility of parole. Berkowitz claimed to have been obeying orders from his neighbor's dog, coupled with conspiracy theories and satanic overtones. The case was largely celebrated in the press, capturing attention to present day. The celebrity status achieved by Berkowitz inspired the Son of Sam Law, which was an effort to keep criminals from profiting financially from the notoriety of their cases and crimes. That legislation would be turned over, citing U.S. Constitutional rights. Berkowtiz has since become a Judeo-Christian, taking on the moniker the "Son of Hope."

ITEM DESCRIPTION: The card has a nice, lengthy inscription, dated 12/1992, and signed, "David." The missive is one page, dated 12/8/1992, and hand signed, "Love ya, David." In the letter Berkowitz discusses serial killer Aileen Wuornos and blames sadistic child molestation on Satanism. The original mailing envelope is postmarked 12/9/1992 with a red SULLIVAN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY and star prison stamp. The Christmas card, letter, and envelope come inside a protective magazine sleeve with an acid free board and have been stored flat. Message me with any questions you might have. Thanks for having a look-see.