Infamous New Yorkers
- David Berkowitz (1953–), serial killer "Son of Sam"
- Robert Garrow, (1936-1978), spree killer
- Eric Harris, (1981-1999), Columbine High School massacre co-perpetrator
- Timothy McVeigh, (1968-2001), convicted terrorist responsible for Oklahoma City bombing.
- Theodore Rinaldo (1944-2000), convicted child sex offender
- Jimmy Walker 1881–1946, NYC mayor forced into resigning by the Seabury Commission
- Shirley Winters (1948–), convicted arsonist and accused serial killer
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Famous quotes containing the words infamous and/or yorkers:
“The principle office of history I take to be this: to prevent virtuous actions from being forgotten, and that evil words and deeds should fear an infamous reputation with posterity.”
—Tacitus (c. 55–117)
“New Yorkers love it when you spill your guts out there. Spill your guts at Wimbledon and they make you stop and clean it up.”
—Jimmy Connors (b. 1952)