The Times Square Ripper: New York’s Forgotten Killer

By the late 1970s, Richard Cottingham had perfected his cover. To neighbours, he was a devoted husband and father. To his co-workers, he was quiet but dependable. To his family, he was a brother, cousin, and friend. But behind the carefully manufactured facade, a predator lived. After years of violent fantasies, he decided to make them reality. So, grab a slice of New York pizza, my spooky…