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 iceman 2012 michael shannon as richard kuklinski. Kuklinski committed over 200 murders in a decades time which to this day was noted as the most murders committed by any one person in the history of the united states known to man. Richard leonard kuklinski was an american killer who was sentenced for the murder of five people. I read this book from cover to cover and then needed to know more about richard leonard kuklinski. A vicious product of child abuse, kuklinski was visited again by hbo in 2001, but this. In 1970, joseph kuklinski, then 25, stole the beloved dog of a local 12yearold girl. Richard leonard kuklinski was an american murderer and hitman. Richard iceman kuklinski april 11th, 1935 march 5th, 2006 was a convicted murderer and notorious contract killer. At 65 and 270 pounds, kuklinski certainly made a statement when he entered a room. He worked for several italianamerican crime families and claimed to have murdered over 200 people over a career that lasted better than thirty years. Because of his sheer number of kills, as well as his approach to killing, many believe he should be considered a serial killer.
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. Richard the iceman kuklinski biography famous people. The iceman lieth was mafia assassin richard kuklinski full of sh. Richard leonard the iceman kuklinski april 11, 1935 march 5, 2006 was an american contract killer. See more ideas about the iceman, serial killers and mafia. Richard leonard kuklinski, aka the iceman, was a convicted murderer and notorious contract killer. Richard kuklinski wikipedia, wolna richard leonard kuklinski ps.
In the iceman michael shannons mesmerizing portrayal of richard kuklinski, a notorious contract killer, has the paradoxical quality, peculiar to. The iceman richard kuklinski full version 1 of the best books i ever. After his conviction, kuklinski took part in a number of interviews during which he claimed to have murdered from 100 to 250 men. Though strictly an amateur, and no match for his brother richard the iceman in terms of sheer numbers, joseph kuklinski, ran away with the title for most vile. Born in 1935 to an alcoholic, abusive railroad brakeman and a fanatically catholic mother who also administered beatings freely, richard leonard kuklinski dropped out of the eighth grade to become a fulltime hoodlum, stealing cars and. Richard kuklinski was a devoted husband and a father of three beautiful children living in a middle class neighborhood in jersey city new jersey. Apr 22, 2006 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 zeliglike figure at the centre of some of america. Richard kuklinski was one of the most diabolical selfconfessed contract killers in american history, who took credit for over 200 murders, including the murder of jimmy hoffa. 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, byname the iceman, born april 11, 1935, jersey city, new jersey, u. An autopsy was performed but they determined that he died due to natural causes. Born richard leonard kuklinski in jersey city, nj, he started murdering in 1948 at age and didnt stop until he was arrested in 1986.
He was convicted of six murders, but experts seem certain he is responsible for at least dozens moreand possibly as many as 300. He took the credit for over 200 murders while working for various mafia families, including the murder of jimmy hoffa. Ive red the phillip carlo book on kuklinski and i enjoyed it as i did his other books on gaspipe casso and tommy karate petoria, see my response on mafia books forum. Standing at 6foot5 and weighing 270pounds, richard kuklinski was a natural born killer. Born in 1935 to an alcoholic, abusive railroad brakeman and a fanatically catholic mother who also administered beatings freely, richard leonard kuklinski dropped out of the eighth grade to become a fulltime hoodlum, stealing cars and robbing houses in jersey city and hoboken. Richard kuklinski richard leonard the iceman kuklinski april 1935 march the. 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. Confessions of a mafia contract killer, kuklinski claimed to know the fate of teamsters union boss jimmy hoffa. Naomi ekperigin talks about the early life of serial killer and contract killer richard kuklinksi, aka the iceman, and his eventual capture.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Richard leonard kuklinski was a dreaded american contract killer. Dec, 2008 richard kuklinski was one of the most diabolical selfconfessed contract killers in american history, who took credit for over 200 murders, including the murder of jimmy hoffa. Sep 10, 2016 the iceman the movie in the 2012 movie, richard kuklinski is a business man with a profitable business, loving family, and a secret life of malevolence and crime. He marries his wife barbara in the 1960s and together they have two daughters. Confessions of a mafia contract killer by philip carlo this was a highly disturbing glimpse into the double life richard kuklinski lead. Kuklinski, an american contract killer for the italian mafia, claimed to have killed a couple hundred men before he was eventually caught in 1988. Jul 17, 20 the iceman lieth was mafia assassin richard kuklinski full of sh. Richard leonard the iceman kuklinski was an american serial killer who joined the mafia as a contract killer for financial support. His death was labeled suspicious because richard was supposed to testify against a former mobster who was being tried for murder. Richard kuklinski the iceman greatest hits light version. The following text is taken from the book one song, three composers by shannon novak. Richard kuklinski was captured in december 1986, at age 51, and incarcerated for life in 1988.
Richard leonard kuklinski april 11, 1935 march 5, 2006 was an american contract killer who was convicted for several murders. Known as the iceman he was a serial killer associated with the decavalcante crime family of newark, new jersey, and the five families of new york city. Richard kuklinski the iceman documentary warning graphic. 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. He was famously given the nickname iceman for his method of freezing a victim which masked the time of death. The iceman the movie in the 2012 movie, richard kuklinski is a business man with a profitable business, loving family, and a secret life of malevolence and crime. Apr 17, 2016 richard kuklinski was born, the second of 4 children, on april 11, 1935, to poor polish parents in a low income area in jersey city. The biography profiles his life, crimes, and timeline.
Richard leonard kuklinski was born in the projects in jersey city, new jersey to stanley and anna kuklinski. For all the gritty details he loved to share, keep reading to learn 15 terrifying facts about the iceman killer richard kuklinski. Richard the iceman kuklinski public group facebook. 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. Jan 05, 2019 born richard leonard kuklinski in jersey city, nj, he started murdering in 1948 at age and didnt stop until he was arrested in 1986. 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. Stanley was a severely abusive alcoholic who beat his wife and children. Richard kuklinski biography facts, childhood, family of.
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. Brunos book on richard kuklinski follows the undercover investigation led by fbi agent dom polifrone and his infiltration of the iceman killer. The ice man by philip carlo the true story of a ruthless american. Mafia torturer the story of richard kuklinski, the iceman. For 30 years, richard the ice man kuklinski led a double life beyond anything ever seen on. In 1988, he was sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted of killing two members of his burglary gang and two other associates. Softie the partner of richard kuklinski that drove an ice cream truck was killed by the iceman on a park bench and left there to be found later. In 2003, he received an additional 30year sentence after confessing to the murder of a mobconnected police officer. Richard kuklinski is now the subject of the major motion picture titled the iceman 20, starring james franco, winona ryder, ray liotta, and chris evans. He was given the nickname the iceman by authorities after they discovered that he had frozen the body of one of. Readers expecting insight into the mind of kuklinski, a man who claims to have murdered over one hundred people, will the iceman.
Nov 22, 2017 richard iceman kuklinski april 11th, 1935 march 5th, 2006 was a convicted murderer and notorious contract killer. Dec 31, 2009 though strictly an amateur, and no match for his brother richard the iceman in terms of sheer numbers, joseph kuklinski, ran away with the title for most vile. 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. He gave his pleading victim a half hour to pray to god. The 65, 300 pound iceman claimed to have murdered over 100, or possibly 250 men his recollections varied between 1948 and 1986. Confessions of a mafia hitman top documentary films. Richard kuklinski the iceman documentary warning graphic material richard leonard kuklinski apr 11, 1935 march 5, 2006 was an american contract killer, mass murderer who was convicted of.
These two psychopathy measures were chosen to evaluate the deceased criminal richard kuklinski, also known as the iceman killer. Richard leonard the iceman kuklinski april 11, 1935 march 5, 2006 was an american contract killer who worked for newarks. He was a serial killer who died of natural causes in prison in march, 2006. Ive had richard ice man kuklinskis claims on my mind for some time now, and with the fbi recently scouring detroit for jimmy hoffa and a movie starring michael shannon as kuklinski being released in may, this seems as good a time as any to examine what the notorious. Confessions of a mafia contract killer by philip carlo isbn. Each christmas found the kuklinski home festooned in colorful lights. Mar 26, 20 richard leonard the iceman kuklinski april 11, 1935 march 5, 2006 was an american contract killer. Richard kuklinski is now the subject of the major motion picture titled the iceman20, starring james. What makes kuklinskis story so fascinating isnt just the ghoulish, inhuman nature of his crimesits how he managed to live a double.
Richard leonard the iceman kuklinski april 11, 1935 march 5, 2006 was an american contract killer who worked for newarks decavalcante crime family and new york citys five families of the american mafia. Richard the iceman kuklinski is one of the most prolific hitmen in americas sordid mobster history. The ice mans greatest hits philip carlo, author of richard. Richard kuklinski died on march 5, 2006 at the age of 70. For 30 years, richard the ice man kuklinski led a double life beyond anything ever seen on the sopranos, becoming one of the most notorious professional assassins in american history while hosting neighbourhood barbecues in suburban new jersey. Richard kuklinski was one of the most diabolical, and notorious, confessed contract killers in american history. Now kuklinski is the subject of a riveting, fastpaced biography entitled the ice man. For 30 years, richard the ice man kuklinski led a double life beyond. 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.
Available on kindle ebook and can be read on any device with the free kindle app. The film, titled the iceman, stars the rangy michael shannon as kuklinski, and the waifish winona ryder as his wife, barbara. Aug 20, 2017 richard leonard the iceman kuklinski was an american serial killer who joined the mafia as a contract killer for financial support. 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. 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 leonard kuklinski the iceman contract killer. Ever since iceman aka richard theres been others thats been just as bad the. His father was a brakeman for the railroad and his mother worked in a meat packing plant. Kuklinski was given the nickname iceman for his method of. Philip carlos the ice man spent over six weeks on the new york times bestseller list.
Til mafia hitman, richard kuklinski, recalled what he considered his most sadistic murder, but also regretted the way in which he carried it out. Richard leonard kuklinski april 11, 1935 march 5, 2006 was an american contract killer who was convicted for five murders. He worked for several italianamerican crime families, and claimed to have murdered over 200 people over a career that lasted thirty years. Mar 16, 2018 richard kuklinski the iceman documentary warning graphic material richard leonard kuklinski apr 11, 1935 march 5, 2006 was an american contract killer, mass murderer who was convicted of. The iceman 2012 michael shannon as richard kuklinski imdb. I also read the iceman book and could not stop reading it till i had finished.
May 30, 2019 richard leonard kuklinski was born in the projects in jersey city, new jersey to stanley and anna kuklinski. Richard leonard the iceman kuklinski was a polishamerican contract killer who worked his way up the chain of command, eventually landing a position as a hit man for the gambino crime family. The ruthless richard kuklinski real horror stories. Barbara thinks he has a job dubbing movies for children, but in actuality. Richard kuklinski was born, the second of 4 children, on april 11, 1935, to poor polish parents in a low income area in jersey city. He was the older brother of the convicted rapist and murderer joseph kuklinski. To look at him, you might guess a couple of different theories as to how he received his famous nickname. Anna was also abusive to her children, sometimes beating them with broom handles. 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. April 11, 1935 march 5, 2006 was an american murderer and hitman. Richard leonard kuklinski, usa, american mafias contract killer the iceman, 05. Til mafia hitman, richard kuklinski, recalled what he. The family man from new jersey killed for fun, money, to cover up his own crimes, and to satisfy his inner rage.
Mar 26, 20 for example, in the movie, i believe that mr. Apr 28, 2009 philip carlos the ice man spent over six weeks on the new york times bestseller list. The iceman, with michael shannon as richard kuklinski the. See more ideas about the iceman, big guys and serial killers. Ink sketches scanned and quickly rendered in photoshop cc. Softie was killed in his own ice cream truck, probably in one of his storage spaces, and then left hanging out the. For thirty years, richard the iceman kuklinski led a shocking double life, becoming the most. 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. Real gangstermafia gangstergangster moviesgangstersthe icemanmafia crimemafia familiestrue crime booksal capone. Neither his wife nor daughters had any clue about his real profession being a mafia assassin for hire.