We discuss the Times Square Killer, Richard Cottingham, and his brutal and sadistic murders of sex workers in the late 1970s. The transient nature of Times Square, coupled with its indulgence of kink and sex, made it a prime landscape for predators, addicts, and criminals. We outline his murders within the context of sexual sadism. 

CW | TW: This episode discusses graphic details of sadistic crimes involving sexual assault, rape, torture, decapitation, and murder. NSFW. Listener discretion is advised.

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Sources

Docuseries: Netflix: Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer 

Article: “The Lives of the Women of Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer “ by Monique Jones (TUDUM)

Article: “Justice Story: ‘Times Square Ripper’ Revealed to Be Mild-Mannered Husband from Suburban New Jersey” by Mara Bovsun (Daily News)

Article: “A Killer Terrorized Times Square and Beyond for More Than 10 Years: Will Families Finally Get Answers?” by Johnny Dodd (People)

Article: “Why Bergen County Serial Killer Finally Confessed to ‘Vicious’ 1974 Teen Murders” by Steve Janoski (NorthJersey.com)

Article: “Sexual Sadism Disorder” from PsychologyToday

Article: “Richard Francis Cottingham” Murderpedia

Press Release: “Richard Cottingham Pleads Guilty to 1968 Cold Case Murder” (Nassau County District Attorney

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