What to Know Michael Gargiulo was charged in the slayings of two women and an attempt to kill a third in their LA-area homes. One of the victims was preparing to meet actor Ashton Kutcher at her Hollywood apartment on the night of the killing. The case was called the "Hollywood Ripper" killings because of the violent nature of the stabbings. A man dubbed the "Hollywood Ripper" was sentenced to death Friday for killing and mutilating two Southland women, including one who died hours before she was set to go out with actor Ashton Kutcher. Our redesigned local news and weather app is live! Download it for iOS or Android