Richard Cottingham: The Torso Killer

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong delves into Richard Cottingham, the Torso Killer. The notorious serial killer targeted women, mostly sex workers and those working in the adult entertainment industry. He was known for his signature "trophy taking," keeping items belonging to his victims as mementos. His murders were calculated and methodical, and he managed to evade capture for several years. How did he come to be known as the Torso Killer? What can we learn from his troubled childhood?  Please support us by supporting our sponsors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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When a shocking crime occurs, people ask “Why?” Was it about power, ego, or revenge? On Killer Psyche, retired FBI agent Candice DeLong draws on her decades of experience to reveal why these murderers and criminals committed these heinous acts. She will reveal fascinating new details about what drove these people, including cases she was close to. Candice will share specific psychological methods and profiling techniques that experts use to understand the deepest part of the most complex, fascinating, and twisted minds, from the Unabomber to Alex Murdaugh to Mary Bell.


You can listen to Killer Psyche one week early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery+ in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app. Killer Psyche season 3 will be available September 19th on Wondery+ and September 26th wherever you get your podcasts.