The Iceman's Children: Growing Up with a Serial Killer Father in the Age of True-Crime Obsession
By
Brenna Ehrlich
The bagel they save for the regulars. Don't skim, savour.
Summary
This article profiles Dwayne Kuklinski and his siblings, the children of notorious serial killer Richard "The Iceman" Kuklinski. It explores their complex relationship with their father's legacy, how they've been affected by true-crime media obsession, and their struggle to be seen as individuals rather than extensions of a monster. The children recount growing up with a man who was a loving father to them but a cold-blooded killer to others, and discuss the harassment and unwanted attention they've received from true-crime "fans" who romanticize their father.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledYou look just like the Iceman.
He was no icon.
I'm not my father's keeper, and I'm not my father.
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