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Richard Cottingham

Criminal

Birthday November 25, 1946

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace The Bronx, NY

Age 78 years old

About

Known as The Torso Killer for often leaving behind nothing but the torsos of his victims.

Before Fame

He was born in New Jersey and was known to abuse his wife.

Trivia

He was convicted of killing 6 people but claims to have killed as many as 100.

Family Life

His wife filed for divorce one month before his arrest in 1980.

Associated With

He claimed victims in New York, as did "Son of Sam" David Berkowitz.