Son(s) of Sam and the Pre-Satanic Panic Era

Step into the shadows with Karisa and Willow on The Parallax Podcast as they unravel one of the most haunting mysteries of true crime history: the terrifying possibility that there was more than one "Son of Sam" killer. In this gripping episode, the duo dives deep into the alternate theory that David Berkowitz may not have acted alone—or that he may have been a pawn in a much darker game. As the 1970s "Satanic Panic" began to grip the nation, the "Son of Sam" murders coincided with a cultural obsession with satanic worship, occult rituals, and the paranormal. Karisa and Willow explore the eerie overlap between the killings and the rise of satanic conspiracy theories, questioning whether the murders were part of a larger, more sinister plot. With their signature blend of sharp analysis and spine-tingling storytelling, Karisa and Willow examine the evidence, interview experts, and piece together the chilling connections between the "Son of Sam" case and the paranormal underbelly of the 1970s. Was there a coven behind the killings? Were the murders a ritualistic sacrifice? And how did the Satanic Panic shape the way we view serial killers today? Whether you're a true crime aficionado, a paranormal enthusiast, or just someone who loves a good mystery, this episode will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the "Son of Sam" and the dark forces that may have been at play. Keywords:True crime, serial killers, Son of Sam, David Berkowitz, Satanic Panic, satanic worship, occult, paranormal, female hosts, Karisa and Willow, conspiracy theories, 1970s crime, ritualistic killings, dark history, chilling mysteries. Tune in and prepare to see the "Son of Sam" case in a whole new light—or shadow.