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Richard Cottingham |
| Richard Cottingham | |
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 FBI wanted poster for an unknown subject in the Torso killings. The unknown subject turned out to be Richard Cottingham. |
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| Alias(es): | Torso Killer |
| Born: | November 25, 1946 |
| Location: | Bronx, New York |
| Number of victims: | 5 |
| Country where killings occurred: |  |
| States where killings occurred: | New York, New Jersey |
| Span of killings: | December 15, 1977 through May 22, 1980 |
| Date apprehended: | May 22, 1980 |
| Penalty: | Life |
Richard Cottingham was a serial killer from New Jersey operating in New York between 1977 and 1980. One popular nickname for him was the "Torso Killer" because he often left only a torso behind. He was eventually convicted of murder in 1981 after being apprehended during an attempted murder.Several books have been written about him including The Torso Killer and "The Prostitute Murders". (ISBN 1-55817-518-0) .
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