What is Richard Cottingham's full name?
Richard Francis Cottingham
Richard Cottingham nickname(s):
The Torso Killer
Richard Cottingham date of birth:
November 25, 1946
How old is Richard Cottingham?
78
Where was Richard Cottingham born?
Bronx, New York
Is Richard Cottingham gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Richard Cottingham?
Christian
What is Richard Cottingham's ethnicity?
White
What is Richard Cottingham nationality?
American
What is Richard Cottingham's occupation?
Computer operator
Short Biography
Richard Francis Cottingham (born November 25, 1946) is an American serial killer from New Jersey operating in New York between 1967 and 1980. He was nicknamed "the torso killer" due to his habit of dismembering his victims, usually leaving nothing but a torso behind. He was eventually convicted of murder in 1981, after being caught fleeing an attempted murder. Several books have been written about him including The Torso Killer and "The Prostitute Murders" (ISBN 1-55817-518-0) by Rod Leith. Officially Cottingham killed six people but he claims between 85 and 100 murders. Cottingham is incarcerated in New Jersey State Prison in Trenton, New Jersey.