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	Richard Cottingham will&nbsp;admit guilt in five&nbsp;Long Island murders&nbsp;dating back to 1968. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa reports.
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'Torso Killer' Richard Cottingham to admit guilt in 5 Nassau killings, sources tell Newsday

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