About this episode

The episode introduces the story of Michael Gargiulo, known as the Hollywood Ripper, and features insights from various individuals connected to the case.

2000s Hollywood: the bright lights for dreamers who want to become famous. Michael Gargiulo made his name in another way – as a brutal murderer with no mercy. Watching, waiting and stalking his young and beautiful female neighbors, Michael bided his time until his opportune moment arrived – while they were sleeping.  Breaking into their safe havens - their homes - he butchered his victims and then moved to a new location in Tinsel Town to find his next target, all while evading capture from detectives who were trying to hunt him down.  In this six-part series, criminal psychologist Dr. Michelle Ward talks with friends and acquaintances of Michael Gargiulo, investigators, experts and attorneys from the case, all to uncover the twisted world of The Hollywood Ripper.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Michelle Ward

Topics covered

• true crime
• murder
• Hollywood
• psychology
• investigation
• stalking

Keywords

• Hollywood Ripper
• Michael Gargiulo
• true crime
• murder investigation
• criminal psychology
• stalking
• Dr. Michelle Ward

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Acast

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