Posts tagged true crime
‘The Sons of Sam’ Elevates an Unnecessary Hero and Skimps on Killer’s Christian Conversion
‘The Sons of Sam’ Elevates an Unnecessary Hero and Skimps on Killer’s Christian Conversion

(REVIEW) “The Sons of Sam,” a new Netflix crime documentary, retells a series of murders in 70s New York City from the perspective of an obsessive journalist who hoped to prove the serial killer David Berkowitz was connected to a nationwide network of satanic killers. It praises the journalist for unfounded claims and neglects to discuss Berkowitz’s Christian conversion, a necessary and inspiring part of his story.

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North America, Film & TVJillian CheneyJillian Cheney, Film & TV, Sons of Sam, The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness, Son of Sam, David Berkowitz, serial killer, docuseries, documentary, true crime, Maury Terry, New York, New York City, John and Michael Carr, The Ultimate Evil, Charles Manson, satanic panic, Satanists, Satanism, The Process Church of the Final Judgement, Arise and Shine, Christian, Christianity, Arlis Perry, ZengerComment
In True Crime Series 'Murder Among the Mormons,' LDS Church Reckons with Rewritten History
In True Crime Series 'Murder Among the Mormons,' LDS Church Reckons with Rewritten History

(REVIEW) New true crime series “Murder Among the Mormons” tells the story of 1985 Salt Lake City bombings connected to the LDS Church.

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Film & TV, North AmericaJillian CheneyJillian Cheney, Film & TV, Murder Among the Mormons, Netflix, Now Streaming, LDS Church, LDS, true crime, Mormon Church, Mormonism, documentary, docuseries, 1985 bombing, Salt Lake City, Utah, Mark Hofmann, forgeryComment