Places of Interest
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West Des Moines, Iowa
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.
Wichita, Kansas
The Home Depot where BTK left one of his letters
This is the Home Depot store where the BTK killer, Dennis Rader, dropped a cereal box into the back of an employee's pickup truck.
Inside the box, there was a case-changing letter that was addressed to the police.
Tiburon, California
Robin Williams' house
In August 2014, Hollywood actor Robin Williams committed suicide at this house in Tiburon, California.
He was 63 years old.
Manhattan, New York
The Ravenite Social Club
The Ravenite Social Club served as the headquarters for the Gambino crime family.
It was here that mob boss John Gotti and his associates were arrested by the FBI.
Queens, New York
The Bergin Hunt and Fish Club
The Bergin Hunt and Fish Club served as the main base of operations for mobster John Gotti.
It remained a Gambino headquarters up until early 2005.
Brooklyn, New York
Carlo Gambino's house
Mob boss Carlo Gambino lived at this house in Brooklyn up until his death in October 1976.
Nicknamed the "boss of bosses", Gambino held a great deal of influence over the five mafia families of New York.
Beverly Hills, California
The store where actress Winona Ryder was arrested for shoplifting
In December 2001, actress Winona Ryder was arrested for shoplifting at this department store in Beverly Hills.
One year later, she was sentenced to three years of probation.
Sonoma, California
The location where the "Bliss" wallpaper for Windows was taken
In January 1996, Charles O'Rear took a photo of this hill in Sonoma, California.
Later, it became the default wallpaper for the Windows XP operating system.
Mebane, North Carolina
The location where the "Disaster Girl" meme photo was taken
In January 2005, Dave Roth took a photograph of his daughter, Zoe, smiling in front of a house fire at this location in Mebane.
Three years later, the image became an Internet meme.
Boston, Massachusetts
The location where the famous "Fire Escape Collapse" photograph was taken
In July 1975, Stanley Forman captured his famous "Fire Escape Collapse" photograph in this alley in Boston.
The shocking photo, which shows two people falling from the 5th floor, had a major impact on fire safety inspection laws.
Greenville, Alabama
The location where Sherry Lynn Marler went missing
In June 1984, Sherry Lynn Marler went missing after she accompanied her stepfather to this area of Greenville, Alabama.
Since then, there has been no trace of the 12-year-old.
Los Angeles, California
The street where actor Hugh Grant was arrested for lewd conduct
In the early hours of June 27, 1995, actor Hugh Grant was arrested for engaging in lewd conduct with a sex worker at this corner in Los Angeles.
After pleading no contest, he was fined and given two years' probation.
Los Angeles, California
The location where Richard Ramirez was arrested
On August 31, 1985, serial killer Richard Ramirez was arrested at this location on Hubbard Street in East Los Angeles.
Ramirez was apprehended after a group of residents beat him and held him down.
Tarzana, California
The salon where Britney Spears shaved her head
On February 16, 2007, pop star Britney Spears walked into this hair salon in Tarzana, California, and proceeded to shave her own head.
The incident became worldwide news, as it represented yet another chapter in the singer's downward spiral.
Fresno, California
The location where "Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker" was interviewed
In February 2013, a homeless drifter named Kai Lawrence rushed to a woman's defense by striking her attacker over the back of the head with a hatchet.
Following the incident, he gave a famous interview at this street corner in Fresno.
Beverly Hills, California
The public restroom where George Michael was arrested
On April 7, 1998, George Michael was arrested after he exposed himself to a police officer at this restroom in Beverly Hills, California.
Six months later, the singer satirized the incident in the music video for his song "Outside."
Los Angeles, California
The apartment where actor Corey Haim died
In March 2010, former teen actor Corey Haim collapsed and died at this apartment building in Los Angeles, California.
The cause of death was pneumonia, which had been complicated by an enlarged heart and narrowed blood vessels.
East Village, New York
The location where Bobby Driscoll was found dead
On March 30, 1968, former child actor Bobby Driscoll was found dead at this building in the East Village neighborhood of New York.
The 31-year-old had died of heart failure due to years of drug use.
Dublin City, Dublin, Ireland
Gerry Ryan's apartment
In April 2010, Irish radio and TV presenter Gerry Ryan died at this apartment on Upper Leeson Street in Dublin City.
The cause of death was heart failure due to cocaine use.
Sherman Oaks, California
The location where James Dean's last photograph was taken
James Dean's last photograph was taken at a gas station on Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks, California.
These days, it is the location of a Whole Foods grocery store.
Studio City, California
The house where actor Anton Yelchin died
In June 2016, actor Anton Yelchin died in a car-related accident at this house in the Studio City neighborhood of Los Angeles.
He was 27 years old.
Indianapolis, Indiana
Herb Baumeister's thrift store
During the 1990s, serial killer Herb Baumeister owned a successful thrift store chain called Sav-A-Lot.
One of the stores was situated at this strip mall in the Castleton area of Indianapolis.
Brooklyn, New York
Mike Tyson's childhood home
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson grew up in this apartment building on Amboy Street in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Santa Cruz, California
The bar where serial killer Ed Kemper hung out
During the 1970s, serial killer Ed Kemper frequented a bar called the Jury Room.
It was here that he mingled with law enforcement and discussed "the Coed Killer" case.
Kilmessan, Meath, Ireland
The house where Katy French collapsed
On December 2, 2007, Irish model and socialite Katy French collapsed at this house in County Meath after she suffered a brain injury from drug use.
The 24-year-old died four days later.
Pueblo, Colorado
The location where serial killer Ed Kemper was arrested
On April 24, 1973, serial killer Ed Kemper was arrested at a payphone near the corner of Norwood Avenue and 21st Street in Pueblo, Colorado.
The arrest was made after "Big Ed" called 911 and confessed to his crimes.
Manhattan, New York
Lucky Luciano's childhood home
Charles "Lucky" Luciano and his family lived in this building on East 10th Street in Manhattan.
It was here that the mafia boss started his life of crime.
Manhattan, New York
The apartment building where Sid Vicious died
In February 1979, punk rock icon Sid Vicious died from a drug overdose at this apartment building on Bank Street in Manhattan.
It is believed the 21-year-old may have committed suicide.
Manhattan, New York
The Triangle Social Club
The Triangle Civic Improvement Association was a mob hangout for the Greenwich Village Crew, which was part of the Genovese crime family.
The club served as the headquarters for Mafia boss Vincent Gigante.
Atlanta, Georgia
The location where Tupac Shakur shot two police officers
In the early hours of October 31, 1993, Tupac Shakur shot two off-duty police officers at this intersection in Atlanta, Georgia.
Later, it was determined that the rapper had acted in self-defense.
Scottsdale, Arizona
The restaurant where Shanann Watts had her last meal
On August 11, 2018, Shanann Watts dined out at the Yard House in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Less than 48 hours later, she was murdered by her husband.
Malibu, California
The Starbucks where Britney Spears was photographed driving with her son on her lap
In February 2006, pop star Britney Spears sparked controversy after she was photographed driving with her son on her lap near this Starbucks in Malibu, California.
Macclesfield, Cheshire, England
Ian Curtis' house
On May 18, 1980, Joy Division lead singer Ian Curtis committed suicide at 77 Barton Street in Macclesfield, England.
He was 23 years old.
Thousand Oaks, California
The driveway where Amanda Bynes started a fire
In July 2013, former child actress Amanda Bynes was placed under a mental health evaluation hold after she started a fire on this driveway in Thousand Oaks, California.
One month later, her mother was granted temporary conservatorship over her affairs.
Mineola, New York
The location where serial killer Joel Rifkin was arrested
In June 1993, the police arrested serial killer Joel Rifkin at this location in Mineola, New York.
Shortly after, officers found the remains of 22-year-old Tiffany Bresciani in the back of his pickup truck.