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2023360 minPG-13documentary

7.4/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

The Torso Killer Confessions

2023360 minPG-13documentary

7.4/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Detective Robert Anzilotti works tirelessly to bring justice to cold case victims linked to serial killer Richard Cottingham in New Jersey.

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Marcus Valentin

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Detective Robert Anzilotti works tirelessly to bring justice to cold case victims linked to serial killer Richard Cottingham in New Jersey.

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Marcus Valentindirector

Robert Anzilotticast

Katherine Ramsland

Katherine Ramslandcast

Adam Daniel Mezei

Adam Daniel Mezeicast

Richard Cottinghamcast

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Detective Robert Anzilotti has dedicated decades to solving cold cases linked to serial killer Richard Cottingham, known as the "Torso Killer." Operating primarily in New Jersey during the 1960s and 1970s, Cottingham's brutal crimes left a lasting impact on victims' families and law enforcement. Anzilotti's relentless pursuit of justice highlights the challenges of investigating historical cases, as he navigates the complexities of forensic evidence and the psychological toll of confronting a notorious criminal. The documentary examines the intersection of crime, justice, and the human experience.

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