Son of Sam killer David Berkowitz predicts he’ll go to heaven, tells The Post why he ditched parole hearing
David Berkowitz, the infamous Son of Sam killer, has expressed his belief that he will go to heaven, despite his history of violence. He recently opted out of a parole hearing, claiming he feels 'already free' and is focused on his religious work in prison. This declaration has sparked outrage from survivors of his attacks, who believe he deserves punishment rather than redemption.
- ▪David Berkowitz has spent 48 years in prison for killing six people in New York City during the 1970s.
- ▪He believes he has found a higher purpose in prison, where he preaches to fellow inmates.
- ▪Survivor Robert Violante expressed disbelief at Berkowitz's claims of going to heaven, stating he should be punished instead.
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Metro exclusive Son of Sam killer David Berkowitz predicts he’ll go to heaven, tells The Post why he ditched parole hearing By Steven Vago Published May 21, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Son of Sam serial killer David Berkowitz boldly predicted he’ll see heaven — sparking fury from a survivor of his reign of terror who angrily declared he only deserves a date with the devil. “My home is in heaven, not in the Bronx,” Berkowitz, 72, declared in a Saturday night email to The Post from the maximum-security Shawangunk Correctional Facility in Ulster County.
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