105. Confessions: The Names He Couldn't Bury

105. Confessions: The Names He Couldn't Bury

From Method & Madness by Dawn Cate

February 25, 2026 · 38 min · Season 6 · Episode 105

About this episode

The episode continues the Richard Cottingham Victim Series, honoring the victims of a serial killer who terrorized New York and New Jersey.

Part 2 of the Richard Cottingham Victim Series In this mini-series, we will continue to honor the victims whose lives were taken by a serial killer who terrorized New York and New Jersey for 15 years. Featured on today’s episode: Deedeh Goodarzi, Manhattan Jane Doe, Jean Reyner, Valerie Ann Street, Mary Ann Carr, Nancy Vogel, Mary Ann Pryor, and Lorraine Kelly. Richard Cottingham has been behind bars for 46 years, but some of his crimes have only recently come to light. Initially convicted of 5 homicides and multiple assaults, Cottingham is now responsible for the murders of 20 women and children. He is likely guilty of much more, including several cold cases in New Jersey. It’s time to give the victims’ loved ones some peace. Today, I am joined by True Crime Author & Historian Dr. Peter Vronsky. Thank you to Robert Anzilotti and the late Jennifer Weiss. Jane Doe has been described as a white female between 16 and 22, between 5’1” and 5’4”, weighing 100 to 110 pounds. Her clothing, found in the bathtub, is a full-length black coat, a pair of Bon Jour blue jeans (size 7-8), a pair of black patent leather boots (size 8), and a burgundy mohair sweater (size 38). For more…

People in this episode

Host: Dawn Cate

Guest: Dr. Peter Vronsky

Topics covered

  • serial killer
  • victims
  • true crime
  • cold cases
  • graphic violence
  • New York
  • New Jersey

Keywords

  • Richard Cottingham
  • victims
  • true crime
  • cold cases
  • graphic violence
  • Manhattan Jane Doe
  • New Jersey murders

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Method & Madness

Places: New York, New Jersey

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