Episode
People Magazine Investigates: The Hollywood Ripper
Overview
When Ashley Ellerin is found murdered in her Hollywood bungalow, police zero in on the Hollywood heartthrob she was supposed to have a date with the night she was killed. The case takes a shocking turn as detectives realize Ashley is not the only victim, and discover they are on the hunt for a serial killer. The assailant's victim count grows until one woman manages to fight back so fiercely that he leaves behind critical blood evidence. But will they be able to finally catch him?
Details
- Series
- People Magazine Investigates
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 6
- Air date
- 2021-04-26
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
The Hollywood Ripper is Episode 6 in Season 5 of People Magazine Investigates. It aired on 2021-04-26. The runtime is 42 min.
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