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'Hollywood Ripper' Michael Gargiulo 'liked to watch death' after inflicting pain on his victims: 'It's evil'
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Michael Gargiulo has been called "The Hollywood Ripper" and "The Boy Next Door Killer" for his heinous crimes. He murdered Ashley Ellerin, who was Ashton Kutcher's date.
Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com.
The California resident wasn’t found until the next morning by her roommate, who had just returned to their residence. Ellerin’s body was outside the entrance to the bathroom. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
"I never forgot the brutality," Small, a retired homicide detective, told Fox News Digital. "I’ve seen a lot of homicides over the years. All types. None of them are pretty. But this one stood out. She was so young, and the way she was mutilated, it was just vicious. It was one of the more vicious attacks I think I’ve seen.