After months of fear, New York City was desperate for answers as the Son of Sam continued to terrorize the streets. Cryptic letters taunted investigators, thousands of tips poured in, and one of the largest manhunts in the city’s history unfolded. Then, a simple parking ticket led detectives to the man behind the .44 caliber murders.

In Part 2, we break down the investigation that gripped an entire city, the chilling messages David Berkowitz left behind, his shocking arrest, and what happened after one of America’s most infamous serial killers was finally caught.

In the summer of 1976, New York City was gripped by fear as a mysterious gunman began targeting young women in a series of seemingly random attacks. As the body count rose and panic spread across the city, investigators struggled to identify the killer who would become known as the Son of Sam. In Part 1, we explore David Berkowitz’s troubled past, the early shootings, and the terrifying beginning of one of New York’s most infamous serial murder cases.

On a quiet Halloween night in one of America’s wealthiest neighborhoods, 15-year-old Martha Moxley was brutally murdered just steps from her own front door. For years, the case remained shrouded in rumors, privilege, and unanswered questions. Investigators faced dead ends, public scrutiny, and a suspect whose powerful family connections fueled endless controversy. It would take decades before anyone was held accountable for Martha’s murder, and even then, the legal battle was far from over.

For years, Steven Cunningham evaded responsibility for a brutal murder while an innocent teenager sat behind bars. After the murder of Angela Correa, Jeffrey Deskovic was wrongfully convicted and spent 16 years in prison. It wasn't until DNA testing years later that Cunningham was identified as the true killer, but by then he had already claimed the life of Patricia Morrison as well. In this episode, we examine the crimes, the investigation, and the wrongful conviction that changed countless lives forever.

When 15 year old Angela Correa was murdered in Peekskill, New York, investigators believed they had their suspect, teenager Jeffrey Deskovic. But after spending 16 years behind bars, DNA evidence proved he was innocent, revealing one of Westchester County’s most devastating wrongful conviction cases.

On July 26, 2009, a devastating wrong way crash on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of Mount Pleasant, NY left eight people dead and shocked all of New York. Behind the wheel was Diane Schuler, described by many as “put together” and responsible. But as investigators uncovered toxicology reports, frantic phone calls, and unanswered questions, the story became far more disturbing than anyone could’ve imagined.

A love triangle. A brutal murder. And a case so disturbing it feels ripped from a psychological thriller.

This week on Crime Snob, we dive into the twisted story of Sheila Davalloo, a woman whose obsession, jealousy, and manipulation left one woman dead and another man fighting for his life across Connecticut and Westchester County.

In January 2016, the quiet, affluent village of Scarsdale was rocked by its first homicide in nearly 40 years when Julius Reich was accused of brutally murdering his wife, beloved pediatrician Dr. Robin Goldman, inside their multimillion-dollar home.