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Richard Cottingham
"The Torso Killer"

Date of Birth: November 25, 1946
Sex: Male
Race: White
Residency: New Jersey and New York
Education: Graduated high school and received his high school diploma
Childhood: He had trouble making friends most of his school life; didn't stand out but just blended in with the crowd; participated in cross country and track; didn't have behavioral issues as a child or a teen
Work History: Computer operator for the health insurance company Blue Cross Blue Shield
Military services: None
Substance abuse: None
Personality: Known as a respected family man but would beat his wife
Appearance: Average looking adult
Past offenses: Shoplifted and assaulted people

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