Motive Monday: David Berkowitz — "Son of Sam"

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?
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