True Crime: The Ice Man

We discuss notorious hitman, Richard Kuklinski (The Iceman), and his cyanide connection, Robert Prongay (Mister Softee). We examine patterns in Kuklinski’s childhood and crimes, his deadly connection to ex-military, demolition expert, and neighborhood ice cream man, Prongay, who helped The Iceman freeze his victims to foil what’s called PMI or post-mortem interval: the time of death to avoid capture by the police or incriminating evidence commonly found by medical examiners. The episode concludes with a discussion of The Iceman Tapes or Kuklinski’s hour-long interviews that include forensic psychiatrist, Dr. Park Dietz.CW/TW: This episode contains details of abuse and neglect, violence against animals, domestic violence, and graphic details of murder and body decomposition. Listener discretion is advised.Email: [email protected]: severedpodcast.comFacebook: facebook.com/severedpodcastInstagram: @severed_podcastTik Tok: @severed_podcastYouTube: @severed_podcastHosts: Harry Chambers + Drew HudsonLogo Art: Drew HudsonTheme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry ChambersShow Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson Rogue Media NetworkSourcesArticle: “Richard Kuklinski” by Pat Bauer (Britannica.com)Article: “Richard Kuklinski: The Iceman” published on CrimeLibrary.orgArticle (Biography): “Richard Leonard Kuklinski” published on Murderpedia.orgArticle (Biography): “Richard Leonard Kuklinski” published on CriminalBehaviours.comArticle (Biography): “Richard Kuklinski” published on CrimeMuseum.orgArticle: “‘The Iceman: An Undercover Agent Reflects on Taking Down Notorious Hitman Richard Kuklinski” by Crystal Ponti (AETV.com)Article: “Iceman Killer Case Revisited: Morris County Law Enforcement Gains Insight from Infamous Investigation” by Eric Blair (MorristownMinute)Article: “Notorious Killer ‘The Iceman’ Was Made, Not Born, Says Criminologist” by Richard A. Webster (Oxygen.com | True Crime)Article: “Jimmy Hoffa: The Most Credible and Most Outlandish Theories About His Death” by Christine Colby (AETV.com)Book: The Iceman: Confessions of a Mafia Contract Killer by Philip CarloBook: The Iceman: The True Story of a Cold-Blooded Killer by Anthony BrunoArticle: “Body Farms Unravel Mysteries of Human Decomposition: Forensic Evidence AboutMurder Victims is More Plentiful and Accurate Today Thanks to Body Farm Research” published on TheMobMuseum.orgArticle: “Kuklinski Was Set Up, Lawyer Says: Suspect Incapable of Murder, Jury Told” by Bob McMahon (published in The Morning Call on February 18, 1988; archived: newspapers.com)Article: “‘Iceman’ Witness Details Murder: Says Kuklinski Laughed Watcher Her Cousin Die” by Betsy August (published in The Record on February 19, 1988; archived: newspapers.com)Article: “From the Archive: NewJerseyHerald | “Dec. 18, 1986: Murder Charges Leveled: Two County Men Among Victims” (published on NJHerald.com)Article: “Married to The Iceman” by Adam Higginbotham (published in The Telegraph)YouTube Channel: The Chronicles Group | The Iceman Tapes, Conversations with a KillerYouTube Channel: Breakthrough Entertainment | I Lived with a Killer Documentary | S1E11 | The Iceman: Richard KuklinskiYouTube Channel: A&E | Mobsters: Paul Castellano: Gambino Boss - Full Episode (S2E20)YouTube Channel: Infamous America Podcast | The Iceman Episodes 1-6Film | YouTube: The Iceman (2012)Song Lyrics: Bruce Springsteen (“Darkness on the Edge of Town”) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.