Times Square Torso Ripper

In "Times Square Torso Ripper," historian Peter Vronsky delves into the chilling story of Richard Cottingham, known as the "Times Square Ripper," exploring the dark underbelly of 1970s New York City. The audiobook examines the disturbing atmosphere of Times Square's Forty-Deuce strip, characterized by unbridled exploitation and violence, which birthed one of America's most notorious serial killers. Vronsky reflects on his unsettling encounter with Cottingham, ultimately revealing the perverse intricacies of a crime spree that predated the widespread understanding of serial killers. This gripping narrative intertwines history, crime, and the profound psychological impact of Cottingham's sadism.