Mind of a Monster: The Hollywood Ripper

Six-part documentary on a serial killer who targeted women in Los Angeles AI summary

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Across the 2000s, under the shimmering lights of Hollywood, a murderer lay in wait. Watching, waiting and stalking his young and beautiful female neighbors, Michael Gargiulo 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. Across six episodes, 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.

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The Trial | Ep.6

2026-04-14 · 47 min · Season 9, episode 6

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…
Maria | Ep.5

2026-04-07 · 42 min · Season 9, episode 5

Another woman is found murdered, and this time Michael has gone even further with his brutality. In the wake of the investigation, there is a break in the case. Clear patterns are emerging and link multiple overkill…
The Hunt | Ep.4

2026-03-31 · 45 min · Season 9, episode 4

Detectives continue to work on finding Ashley Ellerin’s killer and finally their attentions turn to her neighbor, Mike the furnace guy. Police try to track Michael down, but it proves very difficult rather quickly. Dr.…
Ashley | Ep.3

2026-03-24 · 42 min · Season 9, episode 3

22-year-old Ashley Ellerin is found brutally murdered in her apartment by her roommate. The scene is closed off and police search for any evidence that identifies her killer. Detectives don’t know yet that it’s Mike the…
Mike the Furnace Guy | Ep.2

2026-03-17 · 42 min · Season 9, episode 2

A teenage girl has been murdered in Gargiulo’s hometown on her front doorstep and when police look to question him after an unusual encounter with the victim’s parents, Michael has escaped to Los Angeles. Working as a…
Michael Gargiulo | Ep.1

2026-03-10 · 37 min · Season 9, episode 1

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…
Introducing Mind of a Monster: The Hollywood Ripper

2026-03-03 · 1 min

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…
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2026-02-17 · 40 min · Season 8, episode 6

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S8 Ep.5: Confessions

2026-02-10 · 44 min · Season 8, episode 5

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Owner: Warner Bros. Discovery
Oldest episode in feed: 09/2021 · over 5 years
Typical length: 33 min
Format: Serial Meant to be heard in order

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