David Richard Berkowitz (born Richard David Falco), also known as the "Son of Sam" and the ".44 Caliber Killer", is an American serial arsonist and serial killer who was active in New York City for roughly a year, between 1976 and 1977. Berkowitz was born on June 1, 1953, to Betty Broder, who was having an affair with Joseph Kleinman, a married man. Broder herself was married to one Anthony Falco at the time. Before Berkowitz was even a week old, he was put up for adoption. He was placed in…
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