ON THIS DATE: August 10, 1977

MUGSHOTS: David Richard Berkowitz also known as the Son of Sam and .44 Caliber Killer, is an American serial killer who pleaded guilty to eight shootings

In 1977, postal employee #DavidBerkowitz was arrested in #Yonkers, New York, accused of being “Son of Sam,” the gunman who killed six people and wounded seven others in the New York City area.

David Berkowitz is serving six consecutive 25-years-to-life sentences.