Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
These files relate to cases where the convicts might benefit from a reenactment of their crime including David Berkowitz,
("Son of Sam"); Mark David Chapman (John Lennon's murderer); John Wojtowicz; Henry Hill; Jean Harris; Jack Henry Abbott; and
Sydney Biddle Barrows ("Mayflower Madam"). Files include investigation reports, contracts, correspondence, news clippings,
video or audio cassettes, manuscripts, magazines, escrow account documents, statements, victims' judgments, proposed and final
determinations and orders, hearing transcripts, motions, briefs, affidavits, memorandums, and notices of petition.
Creator:
Title:
Executive Law Section 632-a case files
Quantity:
132 cubic feet
5 videocassettes; 12 audiocassettes
Inclusive Dates:
1977-2023
Series Number:
15694