Michael Gargiulo, already sentenced to death for two California murders, now faces charges in Illinois for the killing of a teenage girl in 1993.
Michael Gargiulo, known as the "Hollywood Ripper," is facing charges in Illinois for the 1993 murder of a teenage girl. Gargiulo has already been sentenced to death for the murders of two women in California.
The Illinois charges stem from the murder of 18-year-old Tricia Pacaccio in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Pacaccio was found stabbed to death in her home on August 14, 1993. DNA evidence links Gargiulo to the crime scene.
Alleged 'Hollywood Ripper' Charged in Illinois for Brutal 1993 Murder of Teen
Gargiulo was arrested in 2008 in connection with the murders of two other women in California. He was convicted of murdering 22-year-old Ashley Ellerin in 2001 and 32-year-old Maria Bruno in 2005. A jury sentenced him to death in 2019.
Authorities believe Gargiulo may be responsible for other murders. He has been linked to at least 10 other unsolved cases in California and Illinois.
Alleged 'Hollywood Ripper' Charged in Illinois for Brutal 1993 Murder of Teen
The Illinois charges against Gargiulo are a major development in the case. If he is convicted, he could face another death sentence.
In addition to the murder charges, Gargiulo is also facing charges of attempted murder and aggravated sexual assault in connection with an attack on a woman in Chicago in 2007.
Alleged 'Hollywood Ripper' Charged in Illinois for Brutal 1993 Murder of Teen
Gargiulo is scheduled to appear in court in Illinois on September 27.
The case has attracted national attention due to its gruesome nature and the fact that Gargiulo is already facing the death penalty in California.
Alleged 'Hollywood Ripper' Charged in Illinois for Brutal 1993 Murder of Teen
Authorities are still investigating all of the cases linked to Gargiulo and hope to close as many unsolved murders as possible.
Gargiulo's defense attorneys have not yet commented on the Illinois charges.
