The Emerald Order

He blamed a demon dog. He later recanted.

He claimed it was part of a cult. He later denied that, too.

So—what was the real motive behind David Berkowitz’s killing spree?

Was it untreated mental illness? A thirst for attention? A need to feel powerful after a life of rejection and isolation? Or do you believe there’s more to the cult theory than he let on?

📌 Do you think Berkowitz wanted to be caught—or was he just sloppy?

📌 How do you interpret the changing stories? Manipulation or mental unraveling?

📌 Should we ever believe confessions that change over time?

📌 And what role did the media play in shaping the Son of Sam mythos?

Drop your theories, suspicions, or wild hunches below. Let’s dig into the mind behind the madness.