EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 59 MIN
Ep. 7: Neon Nightmares: The Torso Killer
from Unstable Table After Dark · host PJ Siemer and Nicole Sirna
For decades, Richard Cottingham was convicted of only a handful of murders, but the true scale of his trail of blood is only now coming to light. From his initial arrest in 1980 to his shocking 2026 confession regarding the 1965 murder of Alys Jean Eberhardt, Cottingham has spent his life in prison slowly doling out the truth to investigators. Join us as we explore his unique "cat-and-mouse" relationship with detectives, the forensic breakthroughs solving 60-year-old cold cases, and the chilling possibility that his true victim count may reach into the triple digits. Content Warning:This episode covers a highly disturbing case file out of Knoxville, Tennessee. The discussion of Thomas Huskey includes graphic depictions of predatory behavior targeting sex workers, severe sexual sadism, and the post-mortem concealment of victims. The episode also touches on complex and controversial legal testimonies regarding severe trauma and Dissociative Identity Disorder. Listener discretion is advised. Music:https://uppbeat.io/t/oliver-massa/graveyard-tangoLicense code: 6CU5MIMVDNS2IMAJ
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For decades, Richard Cottingham was convicted of only a handful of murders, but the true scale of his trail of blood is only now coming to light. From his initial arrest in 1980 to his shocking 2026 confession regarding the 1965 murder of Alys Jean Eberhardt, Cottingham has spent his life in prison slowly doling out the truth to investigators. Join us as we explore his unique "cat-and-mouse" relationship with detectives, the forensic breakthroughs solving 60-year-old cold cases, and the chilling possibility that his true victim count may reach into the triple digits. Content Warning:This episode covers a highly disturbing case file out of Knoxville, Tennessee. The discussion of Thomas Huskey includes graphic depictions of predatory behavior targeting sex workers, severe sexual sadism, and the post-mortem concealment of victims. The episode also touches on complex and controversial legal testimonies regarding severe trauma and Dissociative Identity Disorder. Listener discretion is advised. Music:https://uppbeat.io/t/oliver-massa/graveyard-tangoLicense code: 6CU5MIMVDNS2IMAJ
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