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'THE SON OF SAM' AND ME: The Truth About Why I Wasn’t Shot By David Berkowitz
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
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
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Published February 23, 2021
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October 13, 2021
This is a fascinating update to the whole “Son of Sam” story that unfolded when I was 16 years old back in 1976. It was crazy enough then to read about it, and all that’s happened in the news with Berkowitz throughout the years since then. This is written from the author’s point of view as a Son of Sam shooting survivor. It’s also written by one of my favorite writers, Brian Whitney. It shares about Carl Denaro’s friendship with Maury Terry, who wrote The Ultimate Evil which was a major book on this case. The book lays out reasons that Carl believes that he was not shot by Berkowitz, but a co-conspirator. A must-read for anyone interested in this series of crimes. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 8, 2021
I heard the name Son of Sam and a few details about the mass murders but honestly, I am not that familiar. Not to mention that this happened before I was born. However, I am a fan of true crime stories. I find them fascinating.
I have not read any of the other books surrounding the Son of Sam murders; therefore, I can't compare of comment on any of the other books; especially The Ultimate Evil by Maury Terry. Whom Carl Denaro formed a friendship with Maury. The theory that David Berkowitz aka Son of Sam did not shot Carl Denaro is not unbelievable. In fact, it is more plausible when you read and look at all of the facts and different witnesses descriptions.
If you are a true crime fan, you will want to pick up a copy of this book to read for yourself.
I have not read any of the other books surrounding the Son of Sam murders; therefore, I can't compare of comment on any of the other books; especially The Ultimate Evil by Maury Terry. Whom Carl Denaro formed a friendship with Maury. The theory that David Berkowitz aka Son of Sam did not shot Carl Denaro is not unbelievable. In fact, it is more plausible when you read and look at all of the facts and different witnesses descriptions.
If you are a true crime fan, you will want to pick up a copy of this book to read for yourself.
May 4, 2021
Very Interesting topic.
I received an advanced reader's copy of this book for a fair and honest review.
I was (morbidly) fascinated by Mr. Denaro's account of his harrowing experience being shot in the head in NY during the Son of Sam killings. I was young at the time this was happening (11-12yrs old), and I'll never forget how captivated we were by the news.
The author did a very good job retelling the events as they happened, and he was honest up front about the circumstantial "evidence" he would be presenting. I had an open mind. After reading this book, my mind hasn't changed that David Berkowitz was the lone killer. I do believe he was in a satanic cult, and/or had some very bad influences in his life at the time. However, I think that Mr. Denaro is putting much-too-much faith in Maury Terry's theories. Are there weird things surrounding this case? Certainly, but there is not EVIDENCE of multiple shooters. Berkowitz has changed his story many times, therefore you must discount his testimony.
I found the book to be a bit rambling at times. Other times, it was too repetitive. Additionally, I'm no proof reader, but I found 10 typos. Throughout the book I felt like the author was trying to fill a mandatory minimum word count.
I received an advanced reader's copy of this book for a fair and honest review.
I was (morbidly) fascinated by Mr. Denaro's account of his harrowing experience being shot in the head in NY during the Son of Sam killings. I was young at the time this was happening (11-12yrs old), and I'll never forget how captivated we were by the news.
The author did a very good job retelling the events as they happened, and he was honest up front about the circumstantial "evidence" he would be presenting. I had an open mind. After reading this book, my mind hasn't changed that David Berkowitz was the lone killer. I do believe he was in a satanic cult, and/or had some very bad influences in his life at the time. However, I think that Mr. Denaro is putting much-too-much faith in Maury Terry's theories. Are there weird things surrounding this case? Certainly, but there is not EVIDENCE of multiple shooters. Berkowitz has changed his story many times, therefore you must discount his testimony.
I found the book to be a bit rambling at times. Other times, it was too repetitive. Additionally, I'm no proof reader, but I found 10 typos. Throughout the book I felt like the author was trying to fill a mandatory minimum word count.
May 31, 2021
I found it very interesting to be able to see the Son of Sam case through the eyes of one of the victims. Carl's experience speaks volumes with the way it affected his life and still continues to do so. He also helps to explain how there is evidence there were multiple shooters in the SOS case, even though it was never officially documented by the police. I hate to say it, but they were too intent on wanting to close the case, rather than investigate it thoroughly. If you read Maury Terry's "The Ultimate Evil," you can read more about that. Carl's book is the perfect companion to that book, especially since Maury was his mentor. However, Carl can tell the story from a first person's perspective. He was there. He was shot and he survived. Don't deny yourself. Read this book.
June 6, 2021
The Son of Sam is by far one of the most well-known serial killers in the world. Not even born when it happened and living halfway across the world, I’ve been aware of it for a while. However, my interest in it was from a psychology point of view, and the story about SOS having taken orders from a dog to kill unsuspecting victims.
Denaro’s book came as a revelation. Not only is it interesting to hear from a survivor, but the various theories about what might have happened and how possibly these killings included other people is a massive exposé for me.
The book provided me with more profound knowledge about the events and, of course, various possibilities of who all was involved, and also that maybe some of these killings weren’t random. A tad repetitive at times (although Denaro admits he repeats some information for the reader’s benefit), the book is very well written and a delight for true crime fans.
Note: I received an advance review copy of this book for free. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Denaro’s book came as a revelation. Not only is it interesting to hear from a survivor, but the various theories about what might have happened and how possibly these killings included other people is a massive exposé for me.
The book provided me with more profound knowledge about the events and, of course, various possibilities of who all was involved, and also that maybe some of these killings weren’t random. A tad repetitive at times (although Denaro admits he repeats some information for the reader’s benefit), the book is very well written and a delight for true crime fans.
Note: I received an advance review copy of this book for free. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 1, 2022
This one gets a second star only because it didn’t become a (rare for me) DNF. I’m not exactly sure what the purpose of this book is. It’s part book recap of someone else’s book on the subject and the rest is a mind-numbing Groundhog’s Day retelling of every single shooting (at least the author has the wherewithal to acknowledge that at the beginning of each chapter).
The author is a survivor of one of the shootings, so I expected to hear much more of the survivor’s story - what was it like to have survived Son of Sam? Aside from really wanting to know what happened to him and if he’s been targeted or randomly selected, what compelled him onto this journey? The author provides none of this, just a bunch of commentary on working with another armchair detective, who turns out, has not been exactly forthcoming with his sleuthing all along.
Aside from presenting some arguments(I would not even say it is compelling) that Berkowitz was not acting as a lone gunman, this book did nothing to propel the theory. It offers no real evidence and half of the claims it makes are obfuscated by the pseudonyms and nicknames used…to protect whom, exactly?
I’m pissed that this was my last book of 2021, but I suppose it’s par for the course for this year.
The author is a survivor of one of the shootings, so I expected to hear much more of the survivor’s story - what was it like to have survived Son of Sam? Aside from really wanting to know what happened to him and if he’s been targeted or randomly selected, what compelled him onto this journey? The author provides none of this, just a bunch of commentary on working with another armchair detective, who turns out, has not been exactly forthcoming with his sleuthing all along.
Aside from presenting some arguments(I would not even say it is compelling) that Berkowitz was not acting as a lone gunman, this book did nothing to propel the theory. It offers no real evidence and half of the claims it makes are obfuscated by the pseudonyms and nicknames used…to protect whom, exactly?
I’m pissed that this was my last book of 2021, but I suppose it’s par for the course for this year.
November 13, 2023
This was an excellent read following up on The Ultimate Evil. Working as a collaborator, correspondent, and investigator with Terry Maury up until his death Denaro can be seen as continuing the exploration of multiple participants in the Son Of Sam crimes. Denaro discounts the far-ranging, national scope of Terry's most imaginative conclusions while being convinced Berkowitz is telling the truth when he said on national TV he wasn't the one that shot Denaro and his date. Denaro takes us through that crazy night - zany even as Denaro's time unfolded even to the point where he realized he had been shot.
Lot's of rabbit holes can be followed here. I was drawn to the details on one of the Terry informants, Brother John:
* The Capital Times, Madison, Wisconsin, Sat, Jan 21, 1984, Page 6
* https://ersjdamoo.wordpress.com/2022/...
* https://cavdef.org/w/index.php?title=...
* https://www.the-sun.com/news/2827751/...
* https://zodiackillerhoax1986.freeforu...
...and the connection of artist Robert Mapplethorpe on the snuff film collector angle uncovered by Terry in interviews with Jesse Turner, a cult member. There is a claim that Mapplethorpe had Sisman killed because he pocketed his money and failed to turn over the “Sons of Sam” snuff films. Sisman’s apartment was ransacked. This Mapplethorpe connection was not covered in the documentary. Read “Robert Mapplethorpe: Promoting Cultural Degeneracy, Weaponizing Modern Art.”
See also the short film by his daughter Carl, Dir. Casey Denaro 2017.
Lot's of rabbit holes can be followed here. I was drawn to the details on one of the Terry informants, Brother John:
* The Capital Times, Madison, Wisconsin, Sat, Jan 21, 1984, Page 6
* https://ersjdamoo.wordpress.com/2022/...
* https://cavdef.org/w/index.php?title=...
* https://www.the-sun.com/news/2827751/...
* https://zodiackillerhoax1986.freeforu...
...and the connection of artist Robert Mapplethorpe on the snuff film collector angle uncovered by Terry in interviews with Jesse Turner, a cult member. There is a claim that Mapplethorpe had Sisman killed because he pocketed his money and failed to turn over the “Sons of Sam” snuff films. Sisman’s apartment was ransacked. This Mapplethorpe connection was not covered in the documentary. Read “Robert Mapplethorpe: Promoting Cultural Degeneracy, Weaponizing Modern Art.”
See also the short film by his daughter Carl, Dir. Casey Denaro 2017.
March 12, 2021
I received a copy of this book from Wild Blue Press as an ARC.
Carl Denaro is numbered as one of serial killer David Berkowitz's victims. However, Berkowitz, better known as the Son of Sam, never claimed to have shot Denaro. Denaro doesn't believe Berkowitz shot him either. This book builds upon work done by Denaro's friend and mentor Maury Terry, who published "The Ultimate Evil," a book which dove deeply into the Son of Sam killings and their connections to Satanic cults. I am not familiar with Terry's book, but I believe it is being re-released in a new edition.
What makes this book most interesting is that the author is a survivor. His experiences and recollections alone make this book unique. What he layers on top of this intriguing case is a layer of complexity and a wide reaching evilness that at times is hard to comprehend and seems unbelievable also. But there is an underlying narrative and aspects of the case that make his assertions sound plausible.
The fact that Berkowitz doesn't admit to shooting Denaro doesn't mean that he didn't. In literature, Berkowitz would be an unreliable narrator. He is a confessed killer with mental health issues that claims special knowledge about the crimes. When asked, even pointedly about that knowledge, he dances around the questions or says he can't answer. Is this the truth or a ploy to keep people talking to him?
True crime and serial killers fascinate many among us. Denaro's book will give readers something new to talk about. The fact that he lived to tell his tale makes this book worth it.
Carl Denaro is numbered as one of serial killer David Berkowitz's victims. However, Berkowitz, better known as the Son of Sam, never claimed to have shot Denaro. Denaro doesn't believe Berkowitz shot him either. This book builds upon work done by Denaro's friend and mentor Maury Terry, who published "The Ultimate Evil," a book which dove deeply into the Son of Sam killings and their connections to Satanic cults. I am not familiar with Terry's book, but I believe it is being re-released in a new edition.
What makes this book most interesting is that the author is a survivor. His experiences and recollections alone make this book unique. What he layers on top of this intriguing case is a layer of complexity and a wide reaching evilness that at times is hard to comprehend and seems unbelievable also. But there is an underlying narrative and aspects of the case that make his assertions sound plausible.
The fact that Berkowitz doesn't admit to shooting Denaro doesn't mean that he didn't. In literature, Berkowitz would be an unreliable narrator. He is a confessed killer with mental health issues that claims special knowledge about the crimes. When asked, even pointedly about that knowledge, he dances around the questions or says he can't answer. Is this the truth or a ploy to keep people talking to him?
True crime and serial killers fascinate many among us. Denaro's book will give readers something new to talk about. The fact that he lived to tell his tale makes this book worth it.
September 13, 2021
We all know the story of David Berkowitz, aka "The Son of Sam", or, at least, we think we do. We know what the newspapers and tv reporters have told us. But do you want the whole story? From one of the victims? The Son of Sam and Me by Carl Denaro and Brian Whitney is a first-hand account and inside point of view from victim Carl Denaro and why he thinks Berkowitz was not the shooter that injured him. Yes, you read that correctly.
This book is a deep dive into the reality that was Carl's life leading up to and after he was shot that fateful night in New York in the back of the head while sitting in a car with a friend and the terror of that knowledge that has haunted him ever since. If you are familiar with Maury Terry's The Ultimate Evil this book can act as a companion picking up and adding to where that book left off.
Not for the faint of heart, this book will startle even the most seasoned of true crime readers such as myself. David Berkowitz is just the beginning of this horrifying story of a cult of killers working together and spanning from New York to California. I would recommend this book for anyone who enjoys true crime and especially those who are familiar with Maury Terry. This book will give you some extra details that I have previously not known prior and I have been tracking the Berkowitz case for more than 20 years. I suggest reading this one at night under the covers with the lights on. Prepare to take a journey over 40 years in the making….
I receives an advance review copy for free and am leaving a review voluntarily.
This book is a deep dive into the reality that was Carl's life leading up to and after he was shot that fateful night in New York in the back of the head while sitting in a car with a friend and the terror of that knowledge that has haunted him ever since. If you are familiar with Maury Terry's The Ultimate Evil this book can act as a companion picking up and adding to where that book left off.
Not for the faint of heart, this book will startle even the most seasoned of true crime readers such as myself. David Berkowitz is just the beginning of this horrifying story of a cult of killers working together and spanning from New York to California. I would recommend this book for anyone who enjoys true crime and especially those who are familiar with Maury Terry. This book will give you some extra details that I have previously not known prior and I have been tracking the Berkowitz case for more than 20 years. I suggest reading this one at night under the covers with the lights on. Prepare to take a journey over 40 years in the making….
I receives an advance review copy for free and am leaving a review voluntarily.
July 31, 2021
I won a copy of this book through Goodreads Giveaways and am voluntarily leaving a review.
First of all, I want to offer a lot of respect to the author for writing this and putting it out there. I can’t imagine that being involved in the case of a serial killer can be easy, and reliving the night you were shot in the head and your life changed forever has to be difficult. That said…this book offers a lot of speculation, no real facts, and reads like it was written by a man so desperate to know what really happened that he’d honestly believe almost anything. The theories expounded in here are honestly just not that good. Why would a satanic cult start randomly killing people? What would they get out of it? Why would they let Berkowitz get caught on the technicality of a parking ticket for a snuff film? It doesn’t make any sense. (In fairness, Berkowitz’s story doesn’t make a ton of sense either but psychosis will do that to a person.) if you’re looking for “the truth,” this probably isn’t it. If you’re looking for a glimpse into the mind of a victim of a famous crime, this is the book for you.
First of all, I want to offer a lot of respect to the author for writing this and putting it out there. I can’t imagine that being involved in the case of a serial killer can be easy, and reliving the night you were shot in the head and your life changed forever has to be difficult. That said…this book offers a lot of speculation, no real facts, and reads like it was written by a man so desperate to know what really happened that he’d honestly believe almost anything. The theories expounded in here are honestly just not that good. Why would a satanic cult start randomly killing people? What would they get out of it? Why would they let Berkowitz get caught on the technicality of a parking ticket for a snuff film? It doesn’t make any sense. (In fairness, Berkowitz’s story doesn’t make a ton of sense either but psychosis will do that to a person.) if you’re looking for “the truth,” this probably isn’t it. If you’re looking for a glimpse into the mind of a victim of a famous crime, this is the book for you.
April 10, 2022
Incredibly terrifying
Brian Whitney and Carl Denaro write about the son of Sam in THE SON OF SAM AND ME. I have read work from Brian Whitney before, and he writes incredible true crime stories. David Berkowitz was also know as the Son of Sam (he swore his neighbor's dog Sam told him to kill on behalf of the devil). The Son of Sam is one of those famous or infamous serial killer crimes. The killer did eight shootings, killing six of the eight victims. There was a manhunt, and Berkowitz confessed, and told them why. There are also laws that were based on this serial killer. This book was written very well. It was detailed and terrifying, especially because Carl Denaro, was one of the victims who survived. When Berkowitz was charged with the assault on Denaro, he denied it. Now, Denaro believes him after his own investigation. This is a very intriguing book, and some of the conclusions make you wonder if Berkowitz didn't act alone, or someone used his MO. THE SON OF SAM AND ME is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. I look forward to reading many more titles by this author.
Brian Whitney and Carl Denaro write about the son of Sam in THE SON OF SAM AND ME. I have read work from Brian Whitney before, and he writes incredible true crime stories. David Berkowitz was also know as the Son of Sam (he swore his neighbor's dog Sam told him to kill on behalf of the devil). The Son of Sam is one of those famous or infamous serial killer crimes. The killer did eight shootings, killing six of the eight victims. There was a manhunt, and Berkowitz confessed, and told them why. There are also laws that were based on this serial killer. This book was written very well. It was detailed and terrifying, especially because Carl Denaro, was one of the victims who survived. When Berkowitz was charged with the assault on Denaro, he denied it. Now, Denaro believes him after his own investigation. This is a very intriguing book, and some of the conclusions make you wonder if Berkowitz didn't act alone, or someone used his MO. THE SON OF SAM AND ME is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. I look forward to reading many more titles by this author.
September 5, 2021
This book definitely was an interesting read. I struggled with how to rate it, because at times I felt it repeated and spiraled. The more I thought about it though, I couldn’t think of how to lay it out differently. Carl Denaro, author and victim of Son of Sam, gives a general overview of the crimes and police investigation. Then, slowly he goes back and picks apart some details and offers up other theories. It did go off on tangents, but that’s what investigations do, until they hit a dead end. Ultimately, I feel that I have a good overview of the crimes that were committed and the reasons Denaro and others believe that Berkowitz did not act alone. For many reasons, primarily politics in NYPD, I doubt the police will ever officially declare that there could have been multiple shooters.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you to BookSirens and the authors.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you to BookSirens and the authors.
June 11, 2021
I couldn’t wait to start reading this book about our Carl Denaro survived the attack of son of Sam (David Berkowitz). I was hoping to find out more about what made David do the killings. It was done in great details about all of the killings, injuries, eye witnesses and the scar it has left on Carl’s life. I was hoping we would find out for sure who shot Carl and was there really more than just David doing the shooting? Was he involved in a cult? Was Charles Manson involved? Maury Terry was a detective working on this case and did take Carl under his wing but I didn’t care for the way Maury Terry kept information from Carl. So I am sure we will never know the true facts as David Berkowitz said he did all the shooting and he can’t keep his stories straight.
I received this ARC for free from Booksirens, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received this ARC for free from Booksirens, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
April 8, 2021
Disclaimer: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This was an interesting book. It was a good look at the series of killings, and laying out facts which then to refute single shooter for the 8 shootings. However, after laying out the facts, it felt like the majority of the ending was a summary for the same information. I am very thankful to Carl Denaro for not letting the shooting destroy him and for having the strength and courage to look into the case and write about it. It is my hope that before long a new ending can be added with the names which have been hidden.
This was an interesting book. It was a good look at the series of killings, and laying out facts which then to refute single shooter for the 8 shootings. However, after laying out the facts, it felt like the majority of the ending was a summary for the same information. I am very thankful to Carl Denaro for not letting the shooting destroy him and for having the strength and courage to look into the case and write about it. It is my hope that before long a new ending can be added with the names which have been hidden.
June 21, 2021
This was an astonishing read! Facts about the 40+ year old case that have since come to light, even though nothing ever came of it. The co-author, Carl Denaro was shot in the head supposedly David Berkowitz, a.k.a. the Son of Sam. However, new light has been shed in this book that compels the reader to understand the complexities of a murder case especially now that there is compelling evidence that David Berkowitz did not act alone in the shootings of 1976-1977. Interesting and gripping true tale! Complete with photos and correspondence between Mr. Denaro and Mr. Berkowitz.
March 28, 2021
The narrative was interesting and held my attention. Events unfolded in a chronological order and the text was well organized
The only issue is that several proof errors remain in the story. A detailed and complete proofreading of the book is needed to raise the rating.
Thank you to Book Sirens, the author, and the publisher for providing a copy of this book to read and review. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The only issue is that several proof errors remain in the story. A detailed and complete proofreading of the book is needed to raise the rating.
Thank you to Book Sirens, the author, and the publisher for providing a copy of this book to read and review. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
June 7, 2021
Quick read ,loaded with info never before released. This is coming direct from a victim of SOS , who has spent over four decades deeply researching all the things that the police ignored and sometimes flat out lied about,in order to clear their case and get promoted. Many names revealed that Maury Terry or law enforcement never disclosed. This is a must for anyone who has read "Ultimate Evil" ,or has an interest in the Son of Sam murder spree of 1976-77.
March 28, 2021
Very generic book. I fully agree expected Mr. Denaro to flesh out the work that Maury Terry and he have done. There is nothing new in this book until you get to the appendix, where there are a couple of names that weren't in the Ultimate Evil. Those names are why I rated the book 4 stars. Mr. Denaro, keep chugging. I am happy your life turned out as well as it has.
May 5, 2021
This was a very interesting read. This author has very little recollection of the attack on his life but he has corresponded with David Berkowitz and has quite a different take on what he thinks happened. I’ve got to think this one through a while.
August 15, 2021
Outstanding Work By Carl And His Team!
Great book Carl!
You are correct in your analysis on the length of the original book. I too was expecting Maury to name names. Keep chipping away. Salute!
Great book Carl!
You are correct in your analysis on the length of the original book. I too was expecting Maury to name names. Keep chipping away. Salute!
May 9, 2021
I have read a lot of true crime stories over the many years that I've been reading and I have to say this one took a lot for me to temain interested. The loosely speculated assumptions and the no where investigation leads were far to many to have any actual truths develope. The pine street leap for instance by the Mr. Maury is just the reason why I don't follow conspiracy theories. Anyone can make a leap from here to Mars. It take true investigation to solve how the leap was accomplished. To me it seemed more like the person writing was just trying to come up with enough words to fill the Ipages. Sorry, just my opinion. I received and advance review copy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily.I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
February 28, 2021
‘THE SON OF SAM’ AND ME:
I read this book before many years ago by Maury Terry. I was excited when I received a copy of the now updated version of this book by Carl Denaro one of Berkowitz victims who survived the shooting after being shot in the head. This is a classic detective work by Carl and provides the evidence to link the Process Church of the Final Judgment to the Son of Sam murder cult of which David Berkowitz was a part of.
This book goes into a lot more information that has never been released or made public, and Carl starts the book with the shootings of each victim and then lays out the facts and evidence as they unfolded in the initial reports and why he believes David Berkowsitz was not the shooter. You will read about evidence that was missed or ignored during the initial investigation as well as circumstantial evidence that is uncovered years after the case was closed. All the different police sketches which turn out to look like different people and resemble other shooters mentioned in this book.
The book is fast paced full of facts and defiantly makes a case for conspiracy and that there was at least more than one shooter who was involved in the son of Sam attacks It's a great thought provoking read. I highly recommend this book to anyone especially if you read The Ultimate Evil.
I received an advance review copy for free from Wildblue Press, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I read this book before many years ago by Maury Terry. I was excited when I received a copy of the now updated version of this book by Carl Denaro one of Berkowitz victims who survived the shooting after being shot in the head. This is a classic detective work by Carl and provides the evidence to link the Process Church of the Final Judgment to the Son of Sam murder cult of which David Berkowitz was a part of.
This book goes into a lot more information that has never been released or made public, and Carl starts the book with the shootings of each victim and then lays out the facts and evidence as they unfolded in the initial reports and why he believes David Berkowsitz was not the shooter. You will read about evidence that was missed or ignored during the initial investigation as well as circumstantial evidence that is uncovered years after the case was closed. All the different police sketches which turn out to look like different people and resemble other shooters mentioned in this book.
The book is fast paced full of facts and defiantly makes a case for conspiracy and that there was at least more than one shooter who was involved in the son of Sam attacks It's a great thought provoking read. I highly recommend this book to anyone especially if you read The Ultimate Evil.
I received an advance review copy for free from Wildblue Press, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
August 29, 2021
Thank you for sharing your story.
December 21, 2021
Interesting book about the Son of Sam case. Well written and engaging.
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