DAVID BERKOWITZ SON OF SAM T-SHIRT

A notorious serial killer t-shirt available in black cotton.

'I Am A Monster. I Am The Son Of Sam. I'll Be Back. I'll Be Back.'

Step into the chilling corridors of New York City’s dark history with our David Berkowitz Son of Sam T-Shirt — a wearable nod to one of America’s most infamous serial killers. Designed for true crime connoisseurs and those unafraid to confront the unsettling, this tee taps into the strange saga of a man who claimed his neighbor’s dog told him to kill.

David Berkowitz — aka the "Son of Sam" — terrorized New York in the summer of 1976, committing a string of random, brutal shootings that left six dead and the city in a state of panic. His cryptic letters to the press, bizarre motivations, and chilling courtroom confessions catapulted him into the pantheon of America's most notorious criminals. The nickname “Son of Sam” was taken from these ramblings — he claimed that Sam, a demon manifesting through a dog named Harvey, commanded him to kill.

“When the dog orders, I obey.” — David Berkowitz

This t-shirt isn’t glorification — it’s gritty commentary. A bold graphic reminder of a media frenzy that gripped the nation, and a cautionary echo of urban fear, mass hysteria, and the cult of criminal celebrity. Whether you’re a true crime obsessive, a collector of counterculture ephemera, or just drawn to the strange and shadowy fringes of American lore, this tee belongs in your wardrobe.

💬 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Who was David Berkowitz, aka the Son of Sam?
David Berkowitz was a New York serial killer who murdered six people and wounded seven others between 1976–1977. He claimed to be obeying demonic commands relayed by a neighbor’s dog.

Why was the case so significant?
It created mass hysteria in NYC, as the killings seemed random and included chilling letters to the media. The public fear and press frenzy were unprecedented at the time.

What happened to Berkowitz after his arrest?
He confessed, was sentenced to six consecutive life terms, and remains incarcerated. In recent years, he claims to have found religion and distanced himself from his former identity.

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