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David Berkowitz

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Murderer

The Resume

    (June 1, 1953- )
    Birth name is David Falco
    Also known as the '.44 Caliber Killer' and 'Son of Sam'
    Shot young adults at point blank range, killing six and severely wounding another seven (1976, 77)
    Sentenced to 365 years in jail (1978)

Why he might be annoying:

    He was extremely shy, had low self esteem, enjoyed false bragging and lying.
    During 1976 and 1977, he staked out spots where young adults would go, and randomly shoot them at point-blank range.
    He left notes claiming that he was 'Son of Sam,' a person abused by his father, Sam.
    It turned out that Sam was his neighbor and owner of a Labrador dog that barked loudly at night and kept him awake.
    He despised his adoptive father.
    When he was arrested, his apartment was covered with graffiti and garbage (1977).
    At his trial, he claimed insanity, but the Judge did not give in.
    He was found guilty and sentenced to 365 years in Jail (June 12, 1978)
    He claims that in prison, he found Jesus and labels himself 'The Son of Hope.'
    He has a web site that is sponsored by the cult, Jews for Jesus.
    He kept a diary of 1,488 fires that he set in New York City.
    He claimed that he was commanded to kill by a demonically possessed dog.

Why he might not be annoying:

    His mother was Betty Broder, who gave him up for adoption.
    When he was arrested, he fully admitted that he was the killer.
    During questioning, he explained in detail what he had done and was extremely polite.
    He is in jail for the rest of his life!
    He did eventually admit that the demon dog voices in his head were his cover story so he could plead insanity.
    He also said the real reason why he kill the young women was that it was a sexual turn on.

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 114 Votes: 32.46% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 83 Votes: 59.04% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 21 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 15 Votes: 86.67% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 305 Votes: 50.16% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 36 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 19 Votes: 47.37% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 95 Votes: 58.95% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 23 Votes: 52.17% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 41 Votes: 56.10% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 41 Votes: 53.66% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 24 Votes: 79.17% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 37 Votes: 72.97% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 75 Votes: 70.67% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 121 Votes: 68.60% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 202 Votes: 64.36% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 162 Votes: 64.20% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 662 Votes: 57.25% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 699 Votes: 58.94% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 734 Votes: 70.03% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 1040 Votes: 70.10% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 4189 Votes: 64.45% Annoying
    In 2001, Out of 6547 Votes: 66.69% Annoying