It was thirty-seven years ago today that I was arrested...
All these years later, I continue to experience deep regret and sorrow over the loss of innocent lives during the so-called “Son of Sam” shooting spree. It was a horrific tragedy which did not have to happen.
I live with the guilt and shame over my past criminal acts. Yet all the regret I carry today cannot change anything. It’s impossible to go back in time to unwind the clock. If I could, those crimes never would have happened and six people would be alive today.
The reality is that my past continues to follow me, and haunt me. It’s a dark shadow that I’m unable to flee from. But I also know the families of the victims cannot flee their pain. It’s a pain which never goes away. It’s a traumatic hurt that cannot be healed.
Yet, my prayers are with those whose lives have been devastated because of me. I can only hope they’ve all been able to experience a degree of inner peace and overall wellness. I pray the best for them. This is all I can do.
D.B.
I live with the guilt and shame over my past criminal acts. Yet all the regret I carry today cannot change anything. It’s impossible to go back in time to unwind the clock. If I could, those crimes never would have happened and six people would be alive today.
The reality is that my past continues to follow me, and haunt me. It’s a dark shadow that I’m unable to flee from. But I also know the families of the victims cannot flee their pain. It’s a pain which never goes away. It’s a traumatic hurt that cannot be healed.
Yet, my prayers are with those whose lives have been devastated because of me. I can only hope they’ve all been able to experience a degree of inner peace and overall wellness. I pray the best for them. This is all I can do.
D.B.
