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Richard Cottingham: The Torso Killer

Killer Psyche

07-03-2023 • 34 mins

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong delves into Richard Cottingham, the Torso Killer. The notorious serial killer targeted women, mostly sex workers and those working in the adult entertainment industry. He was known for his signature "trophy taking," keeping items belonging to his victims as mementos. His murders were calculated and methodical, and he managed to evade capture for several years. How did he come to be known as the Torso Killer? What can we learn from his troubled childhood?


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