The man that killed Ashton Kutcher’s former Girlfriend, Ashley Ellerin, has been found.  32 year old Santa Monica resident Michael Gargiulo, who has been in jail since July for a separate knife attack, could be charged with murder as early as next week, according to Santa Monica Police.  After the DNA evidence taken from the July stabbing underwent further database crossed-referencing, authorities discovered that Gargiulio’s DNA matched genetic evidence in three other murders.  The murders took place in Chicago, Monterey Park, and Los Angeles.

Ashley, Ashton’s girlfriend at the time, was found stabbed to death inside her Hollywood Hills home.  Ashton had gone to her home the night of the murder to pick Ashley up for a party, however when she did not answer the door Ashton went around to the back and looked through the window.  He did not see anyone inside, but did report seeing red stains on the carpet that he thought was from red wine.  Ashton left thinking that no one was home and Ashley was discovered the next day by a friend.

Ashton’s rep says that Ashton has no comment.

Gargiulo’ s lawyer, Anthony Salerno said that Gargiulo denies any involvement in the murders and he “thinks the police are out to get him.”  He has a September 4th hearing set for attempted murder and burglary charges, in which he has pleaded not guilty.  Gargiulo’s bail has been set at $1.1 million.

I had no idea that Ashton had gone through an ordeal like this.  Even though it has been 7 years and Ashton is now married to Demi Moore losing someone you care about is something you never forget.  Hopefully now that the killer has been caught all the people affected by this evil man can have some closure.