Joseph Borrelli, the NYPD detective renowned for capturing the infamous 'Son of Sam' serial killer David Berkowitz, has passed away at the age of 93. Borrelli's distinguished career at the NYPD spanned nearly four decades, during which he gained fame for his tenacity in solving complex cases. He notably tracked down Berkowitz, who terrorized New York City in the late 1970s, claiming six lives and injuring seven others. Berkowitz's arrest was famously precipitated by a letter he wrote, which highlighted his psychological issues and his connection to the murders.
Borrelli's career with the NYPD spanned nearly 40 years, but his most memorable case had him tracking down the Son of Sam - David Berkowitz.
Berkowitz revealed himself in a letter addressed to Borrelli that was left alongside the bodies of two of the victims.
The Son of Sam killed six and wounded seven between 1976 and 1977 in a spree that terrified the city.
In his letter, Berkowitz stated, 'Mr. Borrelli, sir, I don't want to kill anymore no sir, no more but I must, 'honour thy father.'
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