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The city experienced a "lockdown-like" atmosphere where residents avoided staying out late. This was further exacerbated by a major blackout in July 1977, which led to widespread looting and chaos.
Known as the ".44 Caliber Killer," Berkowitz targeted young women and couples in parked cars, claiming he was ordered to kill by a dog belonging to his neighbor, Sam Carr. Summer of Sam
The summer of 1977 in New York City was defined by a climate of intense fear and social unrest, primarily driven by the serial killings of David Berkowitz . Summer of Sam