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Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer

Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer

A playground of pleasure. A killer on the loose.

20216.71 Season3 EpisodesEnded

Overview

In 1970s NYC, the “Torso Killer” preys on women to fulfill his grotesque fantasies while eluding police. A docuseries dive into crime’s darkest places.

Created by Joe Berlinger
NetworksNetflix

Top Cast

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Malcolm Reiman

Self - NYPD Homicide Commander

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Vernon Geberth

Self - NYPD Homicide Commander

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Melinda Chateauvert

Self - Author, 'Sex Workers Unite'

Scott Watson

Scott Watson

Richard Cottingham

Themes & Keywords

new york city1970strue crimerichard cottinghamtorso killer

About Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer

Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer is a documentary, crime, mystery series that first aired in 2021 exploring themes of new york city, 1970s, true crime, richard cottingham, torso killer. Created by Joe Berlinger, it stars Malcolm Reiman, Vernon Geberth, Melinda Chateauvert. In 1970s NYC, the “Torso Killer” preys on women to fulfill his grotesque fantasies while eluding police. A docuseries dive into crime’s darkest places.

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