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Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes

Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes

TV-MA2025•6.9/10
DocumentaryCrime

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6.9/10(15)

Mixing present-day interviews with previously unheard recordings, this true-crime series examines serial killer David Berkowitz's mark on 1970s New York.

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Production

Third Eye Motion Picture Company, RadicalMedia, Brentwood Communications International

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

July 30, 2025

Last Aired

July 30, 2025

Networks

Netflix

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Fear City
E1
Fear City
Air date: 2025-07-30
New York, 1976: A series of seemingly random shootings ignites anxiety throughout the city, leaving law enforcement scrambling to connect the deaths.
On the Prowl
E2
On the Prowl
Air date: 2025-07-30
As his murder count rises, so does Berkowitz's brazenness as he toys with the media. Later, the origin of his "Son of Sam" alias is revealed.
No One Is Safe
E3
No One Is Safe
Air date: 2025-07-30
With the public's fear growing more intense by the day, the police desperately search for the break they need.

Cast

David Berkowitz

David Berkowitz

Self (archive footage)

Jack Jones

Jack Jones

Self - Journalist

Mary Murphy

Self - Televison Reporter

Joseph Borrelli

Self - New York P.D. (Ret.)

Lawrence Klausner

Self - Author, Son of Sam

Manny Grossman

Self - Son of Sam Researcher

Marlin Hopkins

Self - New York P.D. (Ret.)

Richard Edmonds

Self - Journalist

John Comparetto

Self - New York P.D. (Ret.)

Dick Belsky

Self - Journalist

William Gardella

Self - New York P.D. (Ret.)

Gloria Zonghetti

Self - Valentina Suriani's Friend

Carl Denaro

Self - Author, 'The Son of Sam' and Me / Shooting Survivor

Charles Lomino

Self - Joanne Lomino's Brother

Vinny Minutolo

Self - Donna Lauria's Former Boyfriend

Kevin Breslin

Self - Son of Jimmy Breslin

Robert Violante

Self - Brooklyn, New York Resident

Steven T. Wax

Self - Former Prosecutor, Kings County

Michael A. Caparrelli

Self - Author, Monster Mirror

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