Los hijos de Sam: Un descenso a los infiernos

Maury can be right about there being more than one shooter AND he was an egotistical nut job who wanted to be famous.

The first two episodes were strong sticking to the truth, the second two kind of descended into conspiracy and madness. Certainly interesting in terms of new theories about the son of Sam killings, and things I had never heard before. The documentary itself had good flow and used archival footage and interviews relevant to the cases.

This one will take you on a four hour tour of New Yorks finest misguided pride and a reporter who just can't let go. Although the tale is not something you want to acknowledge by any positive words, it is, however, fascinating. Old interviews, old images of NY, footage of days long gone. Detectives with oversized moustaches and glasses. The Son of Sam has it all. Topped with some twists and turns, the episodes have enough to keep your attention. And finally a series where there is a beginning and an end. You may not like the outcome, but you will be entertained.

This is a look at the Son of Sam case from the perspective of an investigative reporter determined to reveal that David Berkowitz was not the sole actor in the infamous crime spree. Maury Terry, through documentary footage, interviews, news clips, and narration by Paul Giamatti, unfolds a detailed conspiracy theory that involves a Satanic Cult, the real sons of Sam Carr, and, even, Charles Manson. Whether you buy this conclusion or not the documentary is a good overview of one of the most infamous cases in NYC crime history. The 1993 Interview with Berkowitz himself is one of the most interesting elements. This together with the suicides and mysterious deaths around the other In Berkowitz's circle raise serious questions about the NYPD's ultimate conclusion. Worth watching.

I was a teenager living in Bellerose, Queens, NY (about a mile away from the site of the third shooting) at the time of the Sam of Sam killings. I've been a believer in the multiple shooter theory for many years. "The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness" does a nice job explaining what happened. I'm only gripe is that it should have been shorter. Maybe three parts instead of four. Many moons ago the TV show "Unsolved Mysteries" covered the same material in a half an hour. Just for the record: the case has never been closed in Queens. It's an open cold case.