About this episode

The episode discusses the trial of Michael Gargiulo, a serial killer, through the testimony of a survivor and an investigation into his early life.

Season nine of Mind of a Monster begins in Hollywood in 2019. A woman is testifying about how she fought off Michael Gargiulo as he brutally stabbed her while she was in bed. Her bravery led to the unmasking of a serial killer who stands trial for her attempted murder and the murder of two other women. Evidence concerning another female victim is also presented despite her murder taking place in Illinois. Michael is also charged with this crime. Speaking to friends and journalists, Dr. Michelle Ward investigates the early years and what could have contributed to Michael’s sadistic behavior . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Michelle Ward

Topics covered

• serial killer
• testimony
• murder
• attempted murder
• psychological investigation

Keywords

• Michael Gargiulo
• Hollywood Ripper
• serial killer
• murder trial
• Dr. Michelle Ward

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Hollywood, Illinois

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