Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer poster

Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer (2021)

Crime · Documentary · History

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.

IMDb rating: 6.5 (6,311 votes)
Episode average: 6.8 ↑ +0.3 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Netflix
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Malcolm Reiman Self - NYPD Homicide Commander
Vernon Geberth Self - NYPD Homicide Commander
Melinda Chateauvert Self - Author, 'Sex Workers Unite'
Scott Watson Richard Cottingham

Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

6.83 avg 3 episodes 6.8 → 6.9 49 min avg

Rising

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Murder on 42nd St.	6.8	339
2	The Perfect Hunting Ground	6.8	305
3	End of an Era	6.9	290