No, the song "Psycho Killer" by Talking Heads is not based on a true story, specifically denying any connection to the infamous Son of Sam killings.
The Origin of "Psycho Killer"
While there might have been public speculation linking Talking Heads' first hit, "Psycho Killer," to the Son of Sam murders, David Byrne has consistently denied that the serial killings were the inspiration behind the song. The Son of Sam killer, whose real name was David Berkowitz, was responsible for eight shootings and was deemed fit to stand trial, subsequently pleading guilty to those crimes. Despite the dark themes and a perceived timing coincidence, the band's frontman has maintained that the song's narrative did not originate from these real-life events.
