The chilling story of David Berkowitz, infamously known as the “Son of Sam,” is once again capturing the attention of the world through Netflix’s show, “Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes,” charting on the top ten global shows on the streaming platform right now. Berkowitz’s brutal 1975–77 killing spree terrorized New York City and left an indelible mark on the nation’s psyche. But while the darkness of his past is gaining renewed attention, there’s a far more powerful narrative that often goes untold—his redemption through Jesus Christ.
In Death Row Redemption, prison minister Don Dickerman brings this overlooked side of Berkowitz’s story to light. The book chronicles more than 30 years of prison ministry and highlights radical transformations of some of America’s most notorious criminals, including Berkowitz, serial killer Ted Bundy, John Lennon’s assassin Mark David Chapman, and Donald “Pee Wee” Gaskin.
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Through firsthand accounts, letters and deeply personal encounters—including being present at executions—Dickerman reveals how salvation, deliverance and supernatural healing are possible for anyone who calls on the name of Jesus, regardless of their crimes.
David Berkowitz, now a professing Christian, has expressed deep remorse and dedicated his life in prison to ministering to others, warning people about the dangers of sin.
As documentaries resurface the horror of his crimes, Dickerman’s book calls readers to look deeper—to see the redemptive power of God that can reach into even the darkest prison cell. It challenges us to reframe how we view death-row inmates and embrace the uncomfortable truth: no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace.
Prepared by Charisma Media Staff.
