THE LOST SON OF SAM LETTERS

Body Image

These lost Son of Sam letters, as I call them, show a different side of the infamous killer that has escaped researchers and writers for decades. For the most part, they are not dated; yet the few that are prove they were written between June and December, 1987—a period when Sam claims to have been touched by the hand of God and born again.

Son of Sam referred to himself as "Big Dave," "little Dave," "Berko," "The Great Berko," "The Great Mouse-kit-eer," "Master B," "D," "White Knight," "Torch," "The Missing Link," "M. Mouse," and "Dave." A familiar way for him to sign off was, "Your nasty friend," and "Keep swinging your royal sword."

"The Great Mouse-kit-eer" signature

Sam liked to draw Evans pictures and cut out photos from magazines and photocopy, or embed, them into different sections of the letters. In one, Sam cut out a photograph of a German Shepard. There's a caption—"Hi, Gary"—draw in, and a note from Sam on the bottom of the page, "There are lots of little Garys, but only one Big Gary."

Dog Picture

In some of the letters, Sam's mind wanders. He goes from one subject to the next and has a hard time staying focused, almost always referring back to Evans's body. Here's an excerpt:

Gary Evans Back View

Wayne [a fellow inmate they both knew very well] tells me you still take your showers under the faucet in the yard. I'm surprised. You're so big, Gary, my goodness, I don't see how you fit. I can tell when you walk past my cell. The sun always shines in my windows. But when you go by suddenly the sun gets blocked out and everything gets dark. It's like a big truck passing through.

Sam was forever giving Evans a list of things he wanted, hoping Evans could somehow come up with the items (which he always did).

I'll write more tomorrow. Here's my new tape request:

1.) The Band — Last Waltz
2.) Streets of Fire — Soundtrack

How's that?

Cruel Might Warrior, remain steadfast against all OBSTACLES! True Brother — Great Tricep King — Carry on, IRON Torch.

Dave