The Hollywood Ripper Murders: Inside the Crimes of Michael Gargiulo
Wed Feb 04 2026
Los Angeles is often regarded as a city of dreams, with bright lights and a promise of fame and fortune. But behind the glamour lives darkness. Between 2001 and 2008, a man who appeared to his neighbours to be calm, unassuming, and ordinary walked the city streets. What they didn’t know was that he was a monster.
So, turn down the lights, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of a serial killer who was brought to justice with the help of a television show and a famous actor. But before we get started, I want to give all of you a little heads up. Today, we will be talking about graphic murders, mutilation and child abuse. Listener discretion is advised.
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Los Angeles is often regarded as a city of dreams, with bright lights and a promise of fame and fortune. But behind the glamour lives darkness. Between 2001 and 2008, a man who appeared to his neighbours to be calm, unassuming, and ordinary walked the city streets. What they didn’t know was that he was a monster. So, turn down the lights, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of a serial killer who was brought to justice with the help of a television show and a famous actor. But before we get started, I want to give all of you a little heads up. Today, we will be talking about graphic murders, mutilation and child abuse. Listener discretion is advised. Our website is the spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get some great creepy merch, and join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club, you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a member, and get our episodes a week early. You will also get a bonus episode each week! Find us on social media: Facebook:www.facebook.com/horrifyinghistory Instagram & Threads: @horrifying_history X: @horrifyinghist1 Blue Sky:@horrifyinghistory.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.