David Berkowitz, Son of Sam, was born June 1, 1953. Also known as the .44 caliber killer, David was convicted for a series of shootings that started in the summer of 1976 and lasted well over a year. He is said to have killed 6 and wounded 7 others. After his arrest in August, 1977, Berkowitz claimed that he was possessed by his neighbor's dog to commit these murders. He was also linked to numerous arson crimes in the New York area.. This man was one of those people who craved the media attention, and with various badgering letters to the police, he did achieve a celebrity role in the media. The New York legislature actually passed the "Son of Sam" laws which were designed to keep from profiting financially from the publicity surrounding their crimes. The Son of Sam was not a very greusome serial killer, but he was a deadly man and is serving six consecutive life sentences for the crimes he committed.