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Today in History: May 8, ‘Son of Sam’ killer pleads guilty

Also on this date, the Soviet Union announced it would boycott the upcoming Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Black and white photo of men surrounding David Berkowitz, the "Son of Sam" killer
FILE – In this August 11, 1977 file photo, David Berkowitz, center, the tabloid-loving, police-taunting “Son of Sam” killer, is escorted into a courthouse in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017 is the 40th anniversary of Berkowitz’s capture.(AP Photo/Ira Schwarz, File)
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David R. Berkowitz pleaded guilty in a Brooklyn courtroom to murder, attempted murder and assault in connection with the “Son of Sam” shootings that claimed six lives and terrified New Yorkers.

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