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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.

TV-MA2021•50m•6.7/10
DocumentaryCrimeMystery

Ratings

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6.7/10(105)

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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Production

Imagine Documentaries, RadicalMedia, Third Eye Motion Picture Company

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

December 29, 2021

Last Aired

December 29, 2021

Networks

Netflix

Created By

Joe Berlinger

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Murder on 42nd St.
E1
Murder on 42nd St.
Air date: 2021-12-29
Bright lights, fear city: In Time Square, 1979, police stumble on a fiery "hotel room from hell" housing the bodies of two women.
The Perfect Hunting Ground
E2
The Perfect Hunting Ground
Air date: 2021-12-29
After another grisly murder, officers talk to sex workers and examine their clients' records. Meanwhile, eerily similar killings occur in New Jersey.
End of an Era
E3
End of an Era
Air date: 2021-12-29
Days after a woman's harrowing escape, NJ police build a case. NYC officers connect the dots as trophies come to light. A daughter looks for closure.

Cast

Malcolm Reiman

Self - NYPD Homicide Commander

Vernon Geberth

Self - NYPD Homicide Commander

Melinda Chateauvert

Self - Author, 'Sex Workers Unite'

Scott Watson

Scott Watson

Richard Cottingham

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