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"Son of Sam" serial killer hospitalized for reported heart ailment
cbs ^ | Dec. 12, 2017 | cbs

Posted on 12/12/2017 2:57:40 PM PST by Morgana

ALBANY, N.Y. -- The "Son of Sam" serial killer who terrorized New York City 40 years ago is in the hospital. New York state prison officials said Tuesday that 64-year-old David Berkowitz was transferred to a hospital from the upstate maximum-security prison where he is serving a life sentence.

Officials would not comment on why he was in the hospital, but the New York Post and the Times-Union of Albany reported that he was transferred to undergo heart surgery.

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Now you all are wondering why this was posted to religion...you know I have a reason.

David Berkowitz did become a Born-again Christian, and was Baptized decades ago while in prison. People who love to write to serial killers say that when they write to Berkowitz he always sends them Bible tracts in return.

Only God knows his heart so I ask all of you who call yourself Christian to pray for him.

1 posted on 12/12/2017 2:57:40 PM PST by Morgana
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To: Morgana

Yep. This isn’t like Manson.


2 posted on 12/12/2017 3:00:45 PM PST by dfwgator
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To: Morgana

‘Officials would not comment on why he was in the hospital, but the New York Post and the Times-Union of Albany reported that he was transferred to undergo heart surgery.’

Tax payer funded heart surgery for a serial killer?


3 posted on 12/12/2017 3:01:03 PM PST by Joe Dallas
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To: Morgana

Well, he’s not at the top of the list, but yeah, God’s love is the cure.


4 posted on 12/12/2017 3:01:36 PM PST by Bogie
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To: dfwgator

“Yep. This isn’t like Manson.”

Not indeed. He’s said he’s sorry. If Jesus forgives him then so do I.


5 posted on 12/12/2017 3:02:44 PM PST by Morgana ( Always a bit of truth in dark humor.)
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To: dfwgator

“Yep. This isn’t like Manson.”

Not yet, but give it time.

The much needed heart surgery may not be successful.


6 posted on 12/12/2017 3:03:57 PM PST by Joe Dallas
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To: Joe Dallas

“Tax payer funded heart surgery for a serial killer?”

You want to know a sad state of affairs in my state? Many try to go to jail for health care!! Not kidding.


7 posted on 12/12/2017 3:04:21 PM PST by Morgana ( Always a bit of truth in dark humor.)
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To: Bogie

Like I said, David said “I’m Sorry”. Charlie? We know about Charlie. Glad I’ll never have to hear another word from his stinking body.


8 posted on 12/12/2017 3:06:00 PM PST by Morgana ( Always a bit of truth in dark humor.)
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To: Morgana

Gee. And I am fresh out of Tough Shit buttons. Oh, well.


10 posted on 12/12/2017 3:06:48 PM PST by Howie66 ("Tone down the tagline please." - Admin Moderator)
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To: Morgana

I read that in prison, his nickname is the “Son of Hope” because of his Christian testimony. Supposedly he’s turned (or will turn) down any chance of parole, choosing to stay in prison.

Only the Lord knows his heart but I hope his Christianity is real.


11 posted on 12/12/2017 3:06:50 PM PST by b359 (The goat is old and gnarly....)
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To: dfwgator

Manson died of colon cancer so he did suffer. I reserve further comment on him.


12 posted on 12/12/2017 3:07:28 PM PST by SkyDancer ( ~ Just Consider Me A Random Fact Generator ~)
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The Official Website of David Berkowitz
former Son of Sam
http://www.ariseandshine.org/


13 posted on 12/12/2017 3:08:28 PM PST by SunkenCiv (www.tapatalk.com/groups/godsgravesglyphs/, forum.darwincentral.org, www.gopbriefingroom.com)
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To: dfwgator

Yep. This isn’t like Manson.

...

I would like to think that God can cure anybody.


14 posted on 12/12/2017 3:10:04 PM PST by Moonman62 (Make America Great Again!)
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To: Moonman62

In my opinion, some people don’t wish to be cured from what they perceive themselves to be. Their free will may stop or postpone the process of redemption for quite a while.


15 posted on 12/12/2017 3:16:44 PM PST by lee martell
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To: Morgana

“Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. BUT FOR THAT VERY REASON I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his IMMENSE PATIENCE as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life.”

1 Timothy 1


16 posted on 12/12/2017 3:18:05 PM PST by avenir ("But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine."--Titus 2)
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To: SunkenCiv

How does a convicted serial killer have an official website?

Does he also have a podcast, Facebook page or Tinder account?


17 posted on 12/12/2017 3:18:49 PM PST by Joe Dallas
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To: Morgana; SaveFerris; PROCON; FredZarguna; mylife; Lil Flower; Corky Ramirez; CopperTop; ...

The worst mass murderer the post office ever produced.


18 posted on 12/12/2017 3:22:04 PM PST by Gamecock (The greatest threat to humanity is not "out there" but "in here" in the recesses of the soul. TK)
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To: Gamecock

I’ll take Ithaca. Just to give you a sporting chance.


19 posted on 12/12/2017 3:25:13 PM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: Gamecock

“The worst mass murderer the post office ever produced.”

And like another postal worker, he blamed all his troubles on a dog.


20 posted on 12/12/2017 3:26:20 PM PST by Joe Dallas
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