Apr 10, 2014 in kuklinskis case, he was diagnosed with a psychological disorder called antisocial personality disorder, which causes him not to feel anything, or in scientific terms, not exhibit any internal biological response in events that cause people with normal biology to have severe reactions. Martins press, by renowned true crime author philip carlo. Using guns, knives, poison, ice picks, tire irons, baseball bats, and bombs, the family man from new jersey killed for fun, for money, to cover up his own crimes, and to. During his criminal career, fellow mobsters called him the oneman army or the devil himself due to his fearsome reputation and imposing physique of 65. Apr 26, 2014 richard kuklinskis childhood april 26, 2014 2 comments richard kuklinski, americas most treacherous serial killer and a mafia hitman who is believed to have killed more than 150 people was born on april 11, 1935 in jersey city, new jersey to stanley kuklinski and anna mcnally and had two brothers and a sister. Learn more about his life and the murders for which he was convicted. Dec 19, 2008 is richard the ice man kuklinski a liar. At 65 and 270 pounds, kuklinski certainly made a statement when he entered a room. Confessions of a mafia contract killer richard kuklinski. A mob contract killer known as the iceman for hiding a body in an icecream truck freezer, richard kuklinski boasted a personal body count of more than a hundred victims. The iceman richard iceman kuklinski april 11, 1935 march 5, 2006 was the most dangerous contract killer in america, employed by the crime families of new york and new jersey.
When finally arrested in 1986, neither his wife nor daughters had any clue about his real profession. Richard the iceman kuklinski was shaped by violent. Richard kuklinski, american serial killer, known as the iceman, who was convicted of five murders and who in a series of media interviews later confessed to having killed at least 100 more and to having been a mafia hit man. Daughter of stanley and anna kuklinski and the sister of notorious contract killer, richard kuklinski, known as the iceman. He was a mob hitman known as the iceman, a nickname he earned for keeping many of his victims remains locked away in a storage freezer. Richard leonard kuklinski was an american murderer and hitman.
He was given the nickname the iceman by authorities after they discovered that he had frozen the. The iceman, was a serial killer possibly prolific, hitman, poisoner, and gangster. Neither his wife nor daughters had any clue about his real profession being a mafia assassin for hire. The iceman interview analysis of kuklinski duration. The film, titled the iceman, stars the rangy michael shannon as kuklinski, and the waifish winona ryder as his wife, barbara. Richard kuklinski, byname the iceman, born april 11, 1935, jersey city, new jersey, u. Its somewhat difficult to judge michael shannons performance in the iceman, which is based on the true story of richard kuklinski, a serial killer and mob assassin. In 2003, he pleaded guilty to the 1980 murder of nypd detective peter calabro and drew another 30 years. Being one of the most heartless contract murderers in american history, richard kuklinski earned his nickname the iceman primarily through that second definition.
What philip carlo did was capture the heart and soul of richard kuklinski. At the age of, he beat a local bully to death and disposed of the body in an icy river. Carlo the night stalker has written another captivating truecrime book. Although accounts vary, kuklinski claimed to have murdered over one hundred fifty individuals during his thirtyyear career, including. The ice mans greatest hits philip carlo, author of. Hbo producer gaby monet both my wife and i read this book. He was convicted of two murders, but claimed to have killed at least 100 more. Coldblooded serial killer richard kuklinski in sunglasses is surrounded while in custody on dec. Richard the iceman kuklinski parlayed his penchant for violence into a hitman contract for some of the most prominent mafia crime families, and is believed to have killed between 100200 men. Richard kuklinski, a suspect in several murders, is arrested by undercover agents at a truck stop off the new jersey turnpike, marking the culmination of the.
Richard kuklinski, better known as the iceman, was convicted of murdering six people, but he claimed to have killed hundreds and the prosecutors didnt doubt it. May 03, 20 in the iceman michael shannons mesmerizing portrayal of richard kuklinski, a notorious contract killer, has the paradoxical quality, peculiar to many great screen performances, of being. Richard kuklinski was an american serial hitman who offered his services to the highest bidder. Mafia torturer the story of richard kuklinski, the iceman. The mafia iceman and his stonecold heart by jim goad updated january 5, 2019 richard kuklinski, aka the notorious mafia iceman contract killer, was able to commit acts of mindmelting brutality without blinking. Another brother, joseph, raped and murdered a 12yearold girl. His death was labeled suspicious because richard was supposed to testify against a former mobster who was being tried for murder. Kuklinski was given the nickname the iceman for his method of freezing a victim to mask the time of death. After his conviction, kuklinski took part in a number of interviews during which he claimed to have murdered from 100 to 250 men. To look at him, you might guess a couple of different theories as to how he received his famous nickname. An autopsy was performed but they determined that he died due to natural causes. Marz 2006 in trenton, new jersey, war ein usamerikanischer. Martins press july 1, 2006 hardcover, was that mister softee was only used by robert pronge. During these interviews kuklinski confessed to several coldblooded murders and spoke of his ability to detach himself emotionally from his own brutality.
Richard kuklinski is the apocryphal bullied kid who rises to be the one holding the gun. Michael shannon played kuklinski in the movie, winona ryder played kuklinskis wife, and chris evans portrayed mr. One evening in 2012, merrick kuklinski attended the premier of a film about her late father, richard, the notorious new jersey killer and reputed mafia hit man. If ingested, theres a burning in the mouth and throat, and the.
Because of his sheer number of kills, as well as his approach to killing, many believe he should be considered a serial killer. Iceman convicted in murders, will appeal upi archives. Jul 17, 2006 now kuklinski is the subject of a riveting, fastpaced biography entitled the ice man. Richard the iceman kuklinski parlayed his penchant for violence into a lucrative career for prominent mafia crime families. Carlos book which includes excerpts from more than 240 hours of interviews with kuklinski paints a picture of a man who seems to have been a. Confessions of a mafia contract killer by philip carlo this was a highly disturbing glimpse into the double life richard kuklinski lead. If i could, i would have liked to be different than what i am. Kuklinski, indicted for six murders, appeared in court after having kidney stones during the previous weekend. Brunos book on richard kuklinski follows the undercover investigation led by fbi agent dom polifrone and his infiltration of the iceman killer. If ingested, theres a burning in the mouth and throat, and the victim quickly grows dizzy and disoriented. Much like his father, kuklinski, who was 6 4 and weighing over 300 pounds, began to beat and terrorize barbara and the children. Confessions of a mafia contract killer philip carlo isbn. Granted the 1940s were a tough economical time for everyone but for the young richard kuklinski, his childhood was by far more malevolent than most.
Jan 01, 1993 brunos book on richard kuklinski follows the undercover investigation led by fbi agent dom polifrone and his infiltration of the iceman killer. Richard kuklinski, the story of the mafias most prolific. The death of the iceman in 1988, a new jersey court convicted kuklinski of five murders and sentenced him to consecutive life sentences, making him ineligible for parole until age 110. Kuklinski was sentenced to life in prison for 6 murders but has claimed to have committed over 200. Born the third of four children to stanley and anna kuklinski in 1935, some might argue young richard started out as innocent as any other newborn baby. He was a writer, known for america undercover 1983, the iceman and the psychiatrist 2003 and the iceman confesses. Starting from his teen years he finds the power that derives from holding someones life in your hands utterly irresistible.
He took the credit for over 200 murders while working for various mafia families, including the murder of jimmy hoffa. Confessions of a mafia contract killer by philip carlo. Richard kuklinski biography facts, childhood, family of. Jul 15, 2016 this feature is not available right now. Arthur rothstein library of congress jersey city in 1939. His father, stanley kuklinski, was an abusive alcoholic who beat everyone in the family. He could recall his stomachchurning murders without expressing the slightest hint of emotion. An accused serial killer nicknamed the iceman because he allegedly froze a victims body will appeal his doublemurder conviction, his lawyer said. Arty pomerantzcoldblooded serial killer richard kuklinski in sunglasses. His mother, anna, was also abusive, beating their children with broomsticks. Raised in an abusive home, beaten by neighbors, parents, and even death. Kuklinski was eventually convicted of two murders in 1988, and six in total, but it is estimated that he killed as many as 250 people, mostly. Richard leonard kuklinski was born on april 11, 1935, in new jersey.
His services were well sought by the mafia family gangs in the usa. Born into an abusive family, kuklinski claimed to have killed for the first time at age 14. Richard leonard the iceman kuklinski april 11, 1935 march 5, 2006 was a polishamerican criminal, convicted murderer and alleged mafia hitman. Richard leonard kuklinski aka iceman, big rich, the oneman army and the devil himself was a devoted husband, loving fatherand ruthless killer of over 100 people. The ice mans greatest hits philip carlo, author of richard. Michael shannon played kuklinski in the movie, winona ryder played kuklinski s wife, and chris evans portrayed mr. This is because the script was based on anthony brunos book, rather than carlos book. Kuklinski was born in a housing project in jersey city, new jersey on april 11, 1935. Then in the 1970s kuklinski got into the pornography trade with a man named george w. Richard kuklinski was one of the most diabolical, and notorious, confessed contract killers in american history. He was nicknamed the iceman after he was found to have frozen one of his victims in an effort to disguise the time of death. The film makes no mention of kuklinskis more outrageous claims hoffa, demeo, etc. The true story of a coldblooded killer and two cable television documentaries, the iceman. Philip carlos the ice man spent over six weeks on the new york times bestseller list.
The real mafia not the fake shit the rewritten mafia bible. Softie was killed in his own ice cream truck, probably in one of his storage spaces, and then left hanging out the. For all the gritty details he loved to share, keep reading to learn 15 terrifying facts about the iceman killer richard kuklinski. Naomi ekperigin talks about the early life of serial killer and contract killer richard kuklinksi, aka the iceman, and his eventual capture. Carlo philip responsible for well over 200 murders, he is the man who claims. The iceman, with michael shannon as richard kuklinski the. This one tells the spinechilling story of richard kuklinski, a. The ice man is a very detailed book that outlines richard kuklinskis life, how he was raised, and how he became a contract killer.
Richard the iceman kuklinski is one of the most prolific hitmen in americas sordid mobster history. Jan 05, 2019 richard kuklinski, aka the notorious mafia iceman contract killer, was able to commit acts of mindmelting brutality without blinking. The author spent carlo the night stalker has written another captivating truecrime book. Driver, formerly a producer of tvs americas most wanted, splices segments from his prison interviews of hit man richard kuklinski with the reminiscences of his wife, barbara. The film also stars winona ryder as kuklinskis wife renamed deborah, ray liotta as roy demeo, stephen dorff as richards younger brother joey, and chris evans as robert mr. Readers expecting insight into the mind of kuklinski, a man who claims to have murdered over one hundred people, will the iceman reads much more like a crime novel than it does a work of nonfiction. Richard the iceman kuklinski was an american contract killer who in 1986 was arrested for attempting to murder an undercover cop, he was later convicted of 5 murders but after this conviction he took part in a number of interviews where by through his own admission gave an estimation of having carried out well over 100 hits throughout the course of his career working for the likes of the.
Richard kuklinski was born on april 11, 1935 in jersey city, new jersey, usa as richard leonard kuklinski. Richard kuklinski, known as the iceman, is led into bergen county court. Richard kuklinski iceman if i think about what ive done, it would hurt me, so i dont think about it if i had a choice, well, you have said we all have choices, thats true, but at the time, i didnt seem to have one. A broken home is the best way to create any psychopath. With michael shannon, chris evans, james franco, winona ryder. Two documentaries, featuring interviews of kuklinski by dr. He was a serial killer who died of natural causes in prison in march, 2006.
As a child, richard the iceman kuklinski tortured and killed stray cats and dogs. Richard kuklinski was born in his familys apartment on 4th street in jersey city, new jersey, to stanislaw stanley kuklinski 19061977, a polish immigrant from karwacz, masovian voivodeship who worked as a brakeman on the delaware, lackawanna and western railroad, and anna mcnally 19111972 from harsimus, a daughter of catholic irish immigrants from. Five years later, he burned a man alive in a car for making fun of him. See more ideas about the iceman, big guys and serial killers. Even so, it relies on kuklinskis own accounts of his crimes, so it is probably not even remotely accurate. Martins griffin september 18, 2007 paperback reprint, st. While we were reading the book, neither one of us spoke to the other for days. Mar 26, 20 this book about the iceman, richard kuklinski a six foot five inch 300 plus pound mad who lived a life of crime from dubbing porn to theft to the worst crime a human can commit murder and not just one murder but hundreds so many he cant give an exact number. Where richard kuklinski lived and the locations of his haunts.
For thirty years, richard the iceman kuklinski led a shocking double life. In prison, he allowed interviews with writers, psychiatrists and criminologists, waxing hyperbolic about exactly how many guys he killed up to 200 and appearing in two hbo documentaries. Park dietz aired on hbo after interviews in 1991 and 2001 and philip carlo also wrote a book in 2006, entitled the ice man. Due to the acts of certain fictional characters known to cometh, however, it has also come to refer to a coldblooded killer. Confessions of a mafia contract killer by carlo, philip isbn. Richard kuklinski was born on april 11, 1935, in jersey city to. Apr 17, 2016 two documentaries, featuring interviews of kuklinski by dr.
Richard the iceman kuklinski april 11, 1935 march 5, 2006 was a convicted murderer and notorious contract killer. To get demeo to trust kuklinski, kuklinski walked up to a man in a park and then turned and shot him in the head. For thirty years, richard the iceman kuklinski led a shocking double life, becoming. This article about a person or group of people is a stub. Louis free, the heartland radio show what philip carlo did was capture the heart and soul of richard kuklinski. What makes kuklinskis story so fascinating isnt just the ghoulish, inhuman nature of his crimesits how he managed to live a double.
I am reading his book, and i went to invistage further on the murders he claims. The part where it makes note about richard kuklinski using the mister softee van for some of his murders, my understanding from reading the book ice man author philip carlo, publishers st. Meet the undercover cop who brought the iceman to justice. Now kuklinski is the subject of a riveting, fastpaced biography entitled the ice man. In 1988, kuklinski was convicted of killing two members of his burglary gang, and some other smalltime crooks he was. For thirty years, richard the iceman kuklinski led a shocking double life, becoming the most notorious professional assassin in american history while happily hosting neighborhood barbecues in suburban new jersey. Apr 28, 2009 philip carlos the ice man spent over six weeks on the new york times bestseller list. He was the subject of the 1983 published book the iceman. Richard the iceman kuklinski biography famous people. It interferes with the cellular enzyme system that processes the bodys utilization of oxygen. Richard leonard iceman kuklinski 19352006 find a grave. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. See more ideas about the iceman, serial killers and mafia.
Confessions of a mafia contract killer richard kuklinski author. Michael shannon plays kuklinski in the 2012 film the iceman loosely based on anthony brunos book the iceman. In a tawdry account, barbara kuklinski describes 25 years of abuse at the hands of her husband, a convicted new jersey hit man who claims to have killed dozens of times. This is a book for anybody who is interested in the darker side of the mind. The story of richard kuklinski, the notorious contract killer and family man. Richard kuklinski died on march 5, 2006 at the age of 70. Richard kuklinski was captured in december 1986, at age 51, and incarcerated for life in 1988. Roberta kuklinski was also preceded in death by her brother, florian, who. On the outside, however, the kuklinski family was admired by neighbors and friends as being happy and well adjusted. Richard kuklinski was a contract killerhitman for numerous organized crime outfits in the united states, though he is best known for murders carried out in the service of the decavalcante family. Iceman richard kuklinski the most prolific hitman in.
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