Son of Sam Rare Newspaper-Pre Arrest

This original August 1, 1977 edition of the New York Daily News captures one of the most chilling moments in the Son of Sam investigation, featuring the bold front page headline: “44-Cal. Killer Shoots 2 More.” Published just days before David Berkowitz was identified and arrested, the newspaper reports on the shooting of Robert Violante and Stacy Moskowitz, the 12th and 13th victims attributed to the infamous .44 Caliber Killer.

At the time of publication, New York City was gripped by fear as the unidentified gunman continued to evade one of the largest manhunts in the city’s history. This issue documents the widespread panic, the massive police dragnet, and the latest developments in a case that captivated the nation throughout the summer of 1977.

Newspaper is in fantastic condition.