Series synopsis
Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer is an American documentary crime mystery television series that premiered on Netflix on December 29, 2021. It ended on December 29, 2021. It was created by Joe Berlinger. It stars Malcolm Reiman, Vernon Geberth, Melinda Chateauvert and Scott Watson.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: A playground of pleasure. A killer on the loose.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Malcolm Reiman as Self - NYPD Homicide Commander
- Vernon Geberth as Self - NYPD Homicide Commander
- Melinda Chateauvert as Self - Author, 'Sex Workers Unite'
- Scott Watson as Richard Cottingham
Guest cast
- Ralph Bracco as Investigating Detective
- Scott Hall-Watson as Richard Cottingham
- Rebi Paganini as Deedah Goodzari
- Khalif Cotton as NYC Police Officer
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | December 29, 2021 | December 29, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Murder on 42nd St. Bright lights, fear city: In Time Square, 1979, police stumble on a fiery "hotel room from hell" housing the bodies of two women. |
December 29, 2021 |
| 2 |
The Perfect Hunting Ground After another grisly murder, officers talk to sex workers and examine their clients' records. Meanwhile, eerily similar killings occur in New Jersey. |
December 29, 2021 |
| 3 |
End of an Era 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. |
December 29, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 29, 2021 |
| Last aired | December 29, 2021 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | ended |