Ashton Kutcher's Date, Ashley Ellerin, Murdered Hours Before Grammy Party

Ashley Ellerin was murdered just hours before her planned date with Ashton Kutcher in 2001. This episode of People Magazine Investigates (S5 E6) is streaming now on discovery+.

By: Crime Feed Staff

When Ashton Kutcher's date for a 2001 Grammy party is murdered in her Hollywood bungalow, police zero in on the actor until the case takes a shocking turn as detectives hunt for a serial killer. The assailant's victim count piles up 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?

Stream "The Hollywood Ripper" episode on Season 5 of People Magazine Investigates now on discovery+.

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