[PAR] [TLE] David Berkowitz [SEP] David Richard Berkowitz (born Richard David Falco; June 1, 1953), known also as the Son of Sam and the .44 Caliber Killer, is an American serial killer who pled guilty to eight separate shooting attacks that began in New York City during the summer of 1976.  The crimes were perpetrated with a .44 caliber Bulldog revolver.  He killed six people and wounded seven others by July 1977.  As the number of victims increased, Berkowitz eluded the biggest police manhunt in the history of New York City while leaving letters that mocked the police and promised further crimes, which were highly publicized by the press.  The killing spree terrorized New Yorkers and achieved worldwide notoriety. [PAR] [TLE] Summer of Sam [SEP] Summer of Sam is a 1999 American crime thriller film about the 1977 Son of Sam serial murders and their effect on a group of fictional residents of an Italian-American neighborhood in The Bronx.  Although the killer David Berkowitz, his murders, and the investigation are shown in the film, the main focus is on two young men from the neighborhood: Vinny (John Leguizamo), whose marriage is faltering due to his cheating, and Ritchie (Adrien Brody), Vinny's childhood friend who has embraced punk fashion and music.  The murder investigation and other contemporary events, such as the New York City blackout of 1977 and the New York Yankees' winning season, provide a backdrop to the stories of Vinny, Ritchie, and their families and friends.  The film was directed and co-produced by Spike Lee, who also co-wrote the film with Michael Imperioli and Victor Colicchio.
[PAR] [TLE] David Berkowitz [ SEP ] David Richard Berkowitz ( born Richard David Falco ; June 1 , 1953 ) , known also as the Son of Sam and the .44 Caliber Killer , is an American serial killer who pled guilty to eight separate shooting attacks that began in New York City during the summer of 1976 . The crimes were perpetrated with a .44 caliber Bulldog revolver . He killed six people and wounded seven others by July 1977 . As the number of victims increased , Berkowitz eluded the biggest police manhunt in the history of New York City while leaving letters that mocked the police and promised further crimes , which were highly publicized by the press . The killing spree terrorized New Yorkers and achieved worldwide notoriety . [PAR] [TLE] Summer of Sam [ SEP ] Summer of Sam is a 1999 American crime thriller film about the 1977 Son of Sam serial murders and their effect on a group of fictional residents of an Italian - American neighborhood in The Bronx . Although the killer David Berkowitz , his murders , and the investigation are shown in the film , the main focus is on two young men from the neighborhood : Vinny ( John Leguizamo ) , whose marriage is faltering due to his cheating , and Ritchie ( Adrien Brody ) , Vinny 's childhood friend who has embraced punk fashion and music . The murder investigation and other contemporary events , such as the New York City blackout of 1977 and the New York Yankees ' winning season , provide a backdrop to the stories of Vinny , Ritchie , and their families and friends . The film was directed and co - produced by Spike Lee , who also co - wrote the film with Michael Imperioli and Victor Colicchio .
With what weapon did did the subject of Summer of Sam perpetuate his murders?
With what weapon did did the subject of Summer of Sam perpetuate his murders ?
.44 caliber Bulldog revolver
.44 caliber Bulldog revolver