True Crime: Times Square Killer - Severed

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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. Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠severedpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@severed_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson Logo Art: Drew Hudson Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson Available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RadioGardenState⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rogue Media Network⁠⁠ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This episode was published on June 30, 2025.

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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,...

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