About this episode

The episode covers the gripping court case of Michael Gargiulo, detailing witness testimonies and the media frenzy surrounding the trial.

Michael Gargiulo’s final victim bravely fights him off, leading to his eventual arrest. A media frenzy takes place as the serial killer takes the stand. With multiple powerful witness testimonies, shocking evidence and the death penalty on the table, a gripping court case takes place to determine Michael’s fate. Speaking with journalists, a victim’s friend, witnesses, experts and detectives, Dr. Michelle Ward follows the court proceedings blow by blow to uncover what is in store for the Hollywood Ripper.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Michelle Ward

Topics covered

• death penalty
• court case
• serial killer
• victim testimony
• media coverage

Keywords

• Michael Gargiulo
• Hollywood Ripper
• court proceedings
• victim
• testimony
• death penalty
• serial killer

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Organizations: Acast

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