True Crime Obsessed
365: The Hollywood Ripper (from "Snapped: Notorious Hollywood Ripper")
May 21, 2024
A young woman murdered before a date with Ashton Kutcher leads to a hunt for a serial killer in Hollywood. The hosts speculate on Kutcher's involvement and discuss a mysterious character known as 'Furnace Guy'. The investigation includes DNA evidence, a capture, and the trial developments of the notorious killer.
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- The killer's history of violence and stalking behavior suggests an escalating pattern of disturbing acts.
- Collaborative efforts between different law enforcement agencies are crucial in solving cold cases across state lines.
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Connections Revealed Through Murders
The podcast episode details the connection between two brutal murders of young women, Trisha Picaccio from Illinois in 1993 and Ashley Ellerin from Hollywood. The killer, Mike Gargiulo, had disturbing obsessions with both victims, exhibiting violent tendencies and showing signs of stalking. The similarities in the crimes and the killer's history of aggression highlight a pattern of escalating violence and disturbing behavior.
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