Horrifying History

E341 - The Hollywood Ripper Murders: Inside the Crimes of Michael Gargiulo

Published: February 4, 2026

Duration: 31:44

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...