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Topics: True crime, Psychology
Chelsea Connor
A doctor gave his analysis on why he thinks the 'Ice man' killer took the lives of up to 200 people.
Richard Kuklinski, also known as 'The Ice Man Killer' was to some known as a wholesome, suburban family man, but little did they know he lived a deadly double life as an assassin working for the Mafia.
Kuklinski was eventually caught after allegedly murdering 'up to 200 victims', but was found guilty for the murder of six people.
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Kuklinski, who weighed over 300 pounds during the time he carried out his mass murders, joined the infamous soldato Roy DeMeo mob and became actively involved in trafficking illegal pornography, staging robberies, and beating those who the mob felt needed a warning.
He later went on to become a killer for the mafia, earning the name 'Ice Man' for how cold he appeared when carrying out his crimes.
The killer sat down in an interview with Dr. Park Dietz, who offered a reason as to why his crimes built up to the point of killing, explaining to Kuklinski:
"The issues with your behaviour, i think there are a couple things. The things i'm sure of are that the main problem for these actions is a warp in your personality. We classify personality according to different types, and there are two types of personality features that you have."
He continued: "The first one is called Anti Social Personality Disorder, this is someone who does not have a conscious, does not feel remorse, and does not feel a sense of guilt about the bad things they do. They're impulsive and violent."
Kuklinski admitted to having a variety of killing methods, as he shot, stabbed, strangled, poisoned, or bludgeoned according to his mood.
The doctor added the other personality trait with which a killer like him is most likely to be diagnosed with.
He explained: "The other thing that I think is true about you is the other personality style, i'd say you have the features of Paranoid Personality Disorder, this is usually a person who doesn't let others get too close to them, is paranoid is regards to their intentions and doesn't let anybody get away with doing you wrong."
Kuklinski, who is now 70 years old, seemed to nod in agreement with the doctor's analysis or his traits, during the interview in Trenton State Prison, where he is serving out two life sentences.