His life also inspired the 2012 movie The Iceman. His death was labeled suspicious because Richard was supposed to testify against a former mobster who was being tried for murder. Richard Kuklinski: The Mafia “Iceman” And His Stone-Cold Heart By Jim Goad Updated January 5, 2019. His mother, Anna, was also abusive, beating their children with broomsticks. "THE ICEMAN" Experience Life Of Serial Killer Richard Kuklinski . For 25 years, Richard Kuklinski kept up the family-man facade by thoroughly compartmentalizing his life. Richard Kuklinski died on March 5, 2006 at the age of 70. Serial Killer Richard Kuklinski (aka) The Iceman, The Polack, was active for 38 years between 1949-1986, known to have ( 6 confirmed / 100 possible ) victims.This Serial Killer was active in the following countries: United States Richard Kuklinski was born (Richard Leonard Kuklinski) on April 11th 1935 in Jersey City, New Jersey, US. Things Fall Apart For The Iceman Killer. He didn’t tell the criminals he worked with anything about his personal life, his family, or where he lived; he never socialized outside of work. An autopsy was performed but they determined that he died due to natural causes. "The Iceman", was a serial killer (possibly prolific), hitman, poisoner, and gangster. His father, Stanley Kuklinski, was an abusive alcoholic who beat everyone in the family. Back to Crime Library Richard Kuklinski’s “CHILDHOOD” April 26, 2014 — 2 Comments. See more ideas about The iceman, Richard, Serial killers. Richard Kuklinski, AKA the notorious Mafia “Iceman” contract killer, was able to commit acts of mind-melting brutality without blinking. Richard Leonard Kuklinski, a.k.a. May 16, 2016 - Everything "The Big Guy". Serial Killers. Kuklinski was born in a housing project in Jersey City, New Jersey on April 11, 1935. He could recall his stomach-churning murders without expressing the slightest hint of emotion. What made him that way?