Son of Sam killer pleads guilty in six slayings
Relatives crowded a New York court as David Berkowitz pleaded guilty to all six Son of Sam murders including Stacy. The courtroom action drew emotional reactions from those linked to the victims.
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New York
David Berkowitz
Sam
Stacy
Neysa Moscowitz
Jerry
Mr. Moscowitz
State Supreme Court
Joseph Corso
Brooklyn
Daniel Schwartz
Berkowitz
Notion of Justice Haunts Mother After Son of Sam Attack
Neysa Moskowitz sat frozen as she watched the suspect in the final Son of Sam case, while Michael Lauria voiced bitter agreement with the proceedings. The crime scene’s lingering impact frames a plea for justice beyond the courtroom.
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New York
Neysa Moskowitz
Sam
Michael Lauria
Goren Bridge and the Son of Sam Trial Reflections
In a mixed column, Charles Gore n and Omar Sharif discuss Albert Dormer’s bridge play and a courtroom drama as David Berkowitz, the Son of Sam, faces sentencing for multiple murders. The piece weaves bridge analysis with graphic victim accounts and family anguish.
Minister Given Suspended Sentence in Statutory Rape Case
Rev. E. Ray Cox of New Hope Baptist Church in Virginia Beach received a five year penitentiary term suspended and three years probation after pleading guilty to statutory rape in Norfolk. The 14-year-old babysitter alleged rape in July 1975. Cox had been convicted previously before the Virginia Supreme Court ordered retrial.
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Norfolk
Virginia Beach
Virginia Supreme Court
Cox
Berkowitz Admits Six Murders and Fires Case
David Berkowitz pleaded guilty to six counts of second degree murder and related arson crimes in a yearlong terror spree in New York City. He cited a wish to be liked, his claimed mission to become a prison minister, and a belief that a good Christian cannot plead insanity.
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David Berkowitz
Donna
Donna DeMasi
Rose Lauria
Berkowitz
NEW York
Sam
New York City
Kings County Hospital
Bronx
Mario Merola
Michael Lauria
Valley of Virginia Bankshares Growth in Valley Heritage
A Valley born financial group traces its roots to 1900s main bank origins and 1972 VVB formation. It promotes modern trust and pension services through member banks enabling employer and employee clients to access full trust offerings.
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Valley of Virginia Bankshares
VVB
ERISA
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International Bridge Press Association Bulletin
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Top of Virginia Building Association
Yonkers
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Front Royal
Berryville
Stephens City
Middletown
Virginia
Amherst Street
Winchester
Loudoun Mutual
Wu Fire
Waterford
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Ev OF Shares
Rockingham National Bank
Harnsonburg
the Commercial and Savings Bank
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Western Frederick Bank
Gore
First Nations Bank
Troutville
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Farm Loan Corporation
Marnsonburg
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