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Alleged Santa Monica Killer Case: Closing Arguments Begin
After months of testimony including witness Ashton Kutcher, closings began in the case against alleged serial killer Michael Gargiulo.

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After months of testimony including witness Ashton Kutcher, closings began in the case against alleged serial killer Michael Gargiulo.

After months of testimony including witness Ashton Kutcher, closings began in the case against alleged serial killer Michael Gargiulo.
Tuesday night is the deadline to request a vote by mail ballot for the District 12 City Council race representing the Northridge area.
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