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3. The Torso Killer

2024/10/15
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Detective Alan Greco investigates the unsolved murders of young women in Bergen County, including Mary Ann Carr, found dead in a motel parking lot. Two years later, a gruesome discovery in Times Square connects the murders, leading to the identification of Richard Cottingham, known as the Torso Killer.
  • Richard Cottingham was identified as the Torso Killer after a multi-state investigation.
  • Cottingham's arrest record showed previous charges of violence against prostitutes.
  • The discovery of a toy koala and keys linked Cottingham to Mary Ann Carr's murder.

Shownotes Transcript

Host Anthony Scalia looks into the unsolved murders of young women in Bergen County. Could their deaths be the work of a gruesome serial killer?

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