'Son of Sam' killer denied parole

David Berkowitz, the “Son of Sam” killer who terrorised New York City in the summer of 1977, has been denied parole for a second time.

Berkowitz is serving six consecutive 25-years-to-life sentences. Though he did not request parole, the issue is automatically considered every two years under state law.

Berkowitz, a former postal worker, killed six people and wounded seven others beginning in 1976. It was not until the fourth attack in January 1977 that police noticed a pattern.

Authorities said he targeted teen girls with long, dark hair and young couples.