Iowa, United States
7 locations across 7 towns and cities
Clear Lake
Crash Site Location
Buddy Holly's crash site
On February 3, 1959, rock-and-roll musicians Buddy Holly, J.P. Richardson, and Ritchie Valens died after their plane crashed into this field near Clear Lake, Iowa.
Their pilot, Roger Peterson, was also killed in the accident.
Delmar
Crime Location
The house where Gene Gilbert murdered his family
In January 1981, Gene Gilbert murdered his family at this house in the small farming community of Delmar, Iowa.
Following the killings, he drove to his father's home in South Dakota and committed suicide.
Iowa City
Crime Location
The house where Steven Sueppel murdered his family
In March 2008, former banking executive Steven Sueppel murdered his family at this house on Barrington Road in Iowa City.
Afterward, he committed suicide by driving his van into a concrete pillar on a nearby interstate.
Mason City
Crime Location
The apartment lot where Jodi Huisentruit was abducted
In June 1995, news anchor Jodi Huisentruit was abducted from this apartment complex in Mason City, Iowa.
Her case is still unsolved.
Urbandale
Death Location
The hotel where Slipknot bassist Paul Gray died
In May 2010, Slipknot bassist Paul Gray died of an accidental overdose at the TownePlace Suites Hotel in Urbandale, Iowa.
He was 38 years old.
Villisca
Crime Location
The Villisca Axe Murder House
On June 10, 1912, an unidentified killer entered this residence in Villisca, Iowa, and murdered eight people with an axe.
The case remains unsolved.
West Des Moines
Missing Person House
Johnny Gosch's house
On September 5, 1982, Johnny Gosch left this house in West Des Moines to deliver newspapers.
Shortly afterward, the 12-year-old vanished without a trace.