We've made it, Misfits. We're finally at the last part of our Hollywood Ripper series. What was Michael Gargiulo's childhood like? Did he have friends? Girlfriends? We're discussing his background as well as his trial in LA, and where things currently stand. For ad-free and bonus episodes: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts -OR- Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/horrorwoodpodcast Follow us! IG, FB Send us an email: horrorwoodpodcast@gmail.com Episode Sources: “Serial killer trial: Jury hears disturbing details of murder of young women, including Ashton Kutcher's date” by Vania Stuelp, ABC7 Eyewitness News, May 2, 2019 “The Hollywood Ripper: How ’48 Hours’ helped crack the case of convicted serial killer Michael Gargiulo” by Maureen Maher, CBS News, 48 Hours, Sep 11, 2024 “Ashley Ellerin, The Woman Who Was Murdered By ‘The Hollywood Ripper’ Just Before Her Date With Ashton Kutcher” by Austin Harvey, Edited by Cara Johnson, All That’s Interesting, Feb 5, 2026 “Ashton Kutcher testifies in trial of serial killer suspect Michael Gargiulo” by Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, May 29, 2019 “'Chiller Killer' Michael Gargiulo Accused of Murdering Ashton Kutcher's Girlfriend Got Close as Their Helpful Repairman” by Christine Pelisek, LA Weekly, Nov 25, 2010 “The Chilling Details of the Murder of Ashley Ellerin and the ‘Hollywood Ripper’ Trial” by Al Seib, The Lift FM, Aug 15, 2019 “Pacaccio Parents Blast Cook County State's Attorney's Office” by Bryan Smith, Chicago Magazine, July 7, 2011 “Chrissie Carnell Bixler Is Exposing ASHTON KUTCHER...And It’s BAD” by Aaron Smith Levin, Growing Up In Scientology, Sep 10, 2023 “'People Magazine Investigates' : On the Trail of 'Hollywood Ripper' Serial Killer” by Christine Pelisek, People Magazine, Apr 23, 2021 “GLENVIEW MAN DISCOVERS DAUGHTER FATALLY STABBED” Chicago Tribune, Aug 15, 1993 “The Chilling Case Of The Hollywood Ripper” by Michael Crooks, Marie Claire Australia, Oct 28, 2019 “Did Alleged “Hollywood Ripper” Michael Gargiulo Kill Tricia Pacaccio?” By Bryan Smith, Chicago Magazine, June 15, 2011 “Michael Gargiulo: The serial killer next door?” 48 Hours, Aug 18, 2012 “Hollywood Ripper Penalty Phase - Victim Impact Statements - Douglas Picaccio & Thomas Pacaccio” Law & Crime Network - YouTube, Oct 7, 2019 “The Hollywood Ripper - EP 05: Survivor” by Once Upon a Crime in Hollywood, hosted by Kelly Hyman, Mar 15, 2024 “Suspect in court for murder of Kutcher ex” ABC30 Action News, Sep 4, 2008 “Serial killer dubbed ‘Hollywood Ripper,’ convicted of killing Ashton Kutcher’s friend, shows no emotion as parents describe ‘profound’ grief” by Nancy Dillon, Daily News, Oct 7, 2019 “Ashton Kutcher's Lies Allowed Michael Gargiulo To Kill Again” - Aaron Smith-Levin, Growing Up In Scientology, Feb 2, 2023 “Chrissie Carnell Bixler Is Exposing ASHTON KUTCHER...And It’s BAD” - Aaron Smith-Levin, Growing Up In Scientology, Sep 10, 2023 Creeptastic theme music by: Nicholas Davio - nicholasdavio.com, @mr.nick.davio, @huron_coast Privacy Policy
