An alleged victim of the Son of Sam shares his search for the truth about who really tried to kill him in this true crime story.
In 1976, a killer who called himself "The Son of Sam" shot and killed a half dozen people and wounded as many more in New York City. During his crime spree, the madman left bizarre letters mocking the police and promising more deaths.
After months of terrorizing the city while garnering front-page headlines and international attention, a man named David Berkowitz was, arrested. He confessed to the shootings, claiming to be obeying a demon that resided in a dog belonging to his neighbor "Sam."
Among the alleged victims was Carl Denaro. On the night he was, shot, Denaro was hanging out with some friends at a bar, when he met up with a woman named Rosemary Keenan. The couple left the bar and went to Keenan's car for some privacy. However, a few minutes later, the windows of the car exploded, as Denaro was, shot in the head, by an unseen assailant. Miraculously, Denaro survived the attack.
When Berkowitz was, arrested he was, charged with trying to kill Denaro. However, there was a twist. Although he confessed to the other shootings, after his conviction Berkowitz denied attacking Denaro.
Now, after years of research, Denaro is convinced that Berkowitz was telling the truth, and that someone else tried to kill him...
In "The Son of Sam" and Me, author Carl Denaro with co-author Brian Whitney (The "Supreme Gentleman" Killer) reveals his search for the truth and his shocking conclusion regarding the real shooter's identity. Denaro also discusses his friendship and investigative partnership with Maury Terry, the author of The Ultimate Evil, which is considered the definitive case study on the theory that Berkowitz did not act alone.
Includes never-revealed correspondence between Denaro and Berkowitz
