Richard Cottingham
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| Richard Cottingham | |
|---|---|
| Alias(es): | Torso Killer |
| Born: | November 25, 1946 Bronx, New York  |
| Penalty: | Life |
| Killings | |
| Number of victims: | 5 |
| Span of killings: | December 15, 1977 through May 22, 1980 |
| Country: | USA  |
| State(s): | New York, New Jersey |
| Date apprehended: | May 22, 1980 |
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) .
