(CNN) A California jury found Michael Gargiulo, aka the "Hollywood Ripper," guilty Thursday of the murders of two women and the attempted murder of another.

The verdict came after months of testimony and evidence and four days of deliberation. The sentencing phase is set to begin Tuesday.

Gargiulo faces a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole.

The trial surrounding what became known as Hollywood Ripper killings began in Los Angeles in May, as lawyers for the prosecution and the defense framed their arguments.

The 43-year-old was charged with the murders of Ashley Ellerin and Maria Bruno, in addition to the attempted murder of Michelle Murphy in 2008.

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