Joseph Michael Kuklinski (May 5, 1944 - September 22, 2003) was a criminal convicted of raping and murdering a 12-year-old girl. He was the brother of contract killer Richard Kuklinski. Biography He was born on May 5, 1944 in New Jersey and he had a brother, Richard Kuklinski. They were of Polish and Irish ancestry. He was in prison from October 22, 1971, until his death on September 22, 2003. He was incarcerated in the same prison as his brother Richard. In Richard's 2001 interview, Richard stated, "We would usually cross each other's path. I'd say 'Hey' or 'Take care of yourself.' He'd say less to me sometimes, thinking about it."
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