(CNN) The man known as the "Hollywood Ripper" was sentenced to death on Friday in the murders of two women and the attempted murder of another, a court spokesperson told CNN. Michael Gargiulo, 45, was found guilty of the charges by a California jury in August 2019. Prosecutors had painted Gargiulo as a killer who charmed women in Los Angeles and surrounding areas, suggesting he was a friendly neighbor and handyman before breaking into their homes and stabbing them to death. Gargiulo maintains his innocence. CNN has reached out to Gargiulo's attorney Daniel Nardoni for comment.

Source: CNN July 17, 2021 05:25 UTC