Chapter
Fear in the Face of Tragedy
11:30 - 25:01 (13:31)
The speaker recounts the fear and paranoia that gripped New York City in 1977 after a serial killer struck and the impact it had on daily life, including people dyeing their hair blonde or cutting it short to avoid being targeted.
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The fear of the Son of Sam killer in New York caused people to change their appearance in order to avoid being targeted, and created a sense of lockdown that is comparable to the current COVID lockdowns.
11:30 - 14:56 (03:25)
Summary
The fear of the Son of Sam killer in New York caused people to change their appearance in order to avoid being targeted, and created a sense of lockdown that is comparable to the current COVID lockdowns.
ChapterFear in the Face of Tragedy
EpisodeRLRC Daily 2/6/23 Crimes of the Century | Son of Sam
PodcastReal Life Real Crime
The Son of Sam murders were a series of shootings that occurred in New York City in 1976 perpetrated by David Berkowitz, who eventually became known as the "Son of Sam."
14:56 - 17:17 (02:21)
Summary
The Son of Sam murders were a series of shootings that occurred in New York City in 1976 perpetrated by David Berkowitz, who eventually became known as the "Son of Sam." The case received extensive media coverage and Berkowitz became a household name.
ChapterFear in the Face of Tragedy
EpisodeRLRC Daily 2/6/23 Crimes of the Century | Son of Sam
PodcastReal Life Real Crime
In 1977, Jimmy Breslin, an American journalist, received a letter from someone claiming to be the Son of Sam, which was published in the Daily News with good publicity and sales.
17:18 - 19:55 (02:36)
Summary
In 1977, Jimmy Breslin, an American journalist, received a letter from someone claiming to be the Son of Sam, which was published in the Daily News with good publicity and sales.
ChapterFear in the Face of Tragedy
EpisodeRLRC Daily 2/6/23 Crimes of the Century | Son of Sam
PodcastReal Life Real Crime
The Night Stalker's murders in the 80s caused fear and chaos in the lives of Californians, as people were afraid to leave their homes and changed their appearances to avoid being targeted.
19:56 - 25:01 (05:05)
Summary
The Night Stalker's murders in the 80s caused fear and chaos in the lives of Californians, as people were afraid to leave their homes and changed their appearances to avoid being targeted. The victims' families were also in the public eye and affected by the constant coverage of the case.