Crime Scene Locations
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Erie, Pennsylvania
The location where Brian Wells was killed by a collar bomb
In August 2003, pizza delivery man Brian Wells was killed after a collar bomb on his neck exploded while he was sitting in this parking lot in Erie, Pennsylvania.
The bizarre incident was part of a complex conspiracy to finance a murder-for-hire.
Ocilla, Georgia
Tara Grinstead's house
High school teacher Tara Grinstead was murdered at this small house in Ocilla, Georgia, in October 2005.
Her whereabouts remained a mystery for 12 years.
Lyndhurst, Ohio
Danny Greene's assassination site
In October 1977, Irish-American gangster Danny Greene was killed by a car bomb in this parking lot in Lyndhurst, Ohio.
The bombing was carried out by members of the Italian-American Mafia.
Brooklyn, New York
The street where mobster Frank DeCicco was killed by a car bomb
In April 1986, Gambino underboss Frank DeCicco was assassinated by a car bomb at this location on 86th Street in Brooklyn.
His murder was in retaliation for the unsanctioned killing of Paul Castellano.
Las Vegas, Nevada
The location where the 2017 Las Vegas shooting occurred
In October 2017, a gunman named Stephen Paddock opened fire on an outdoor music festival from the Mandalay Bay hotel.
60 people were killed in the attack.
Brooklyn, New York
The location where mob boss Thomas Eboli was killed
On July 16, 1972, a mob hitman killed Genovese boss Thomas Eboli outside this house in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn.
The murder remains unsolved.
Westfield, New Jersey
The house where John List murdered his family
In November 1971, John List murdered his family at this address in Westfield, New Jersey.
Following the killings, he went on the run for 18 years.
Los Angeles, California
Marvin Gaye's house
On April 1, 1984, R&B and soul singer Marvin Gaye was shot dead by his father at this house on South Gramercy Place in Los Angeles.
He was 44 years old.
Miami Beach, Florida
Gianni Versace's mansion
In July 1997, Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace was shot dead on the front steps of this mansion in Miami Beach, Florida.
The gunman was Andrew Cunanan, a spree killer who committed suicide eight days later.
Los Angeles, California
The house where actress Rebecca Schaeffer was murdered
In July 1989, actress Rebecca Schaeffer was shot dead by a stalker at this apartment building on North Sweetzer Avenue in Los Angeles.
She was only 21 years old.
Yonkers, New York
The location where Meresa Hammonds was found
In June 1992, serial killer Robert Shulman dumped the body of Meresa Hammonds in a dumpster behind this building in Yonkers.
She remained unidentified for nearly 30 years until genealogical DNA testing located her relatives.
Mount Vernon, Ohio
Matthew Hoffman's house
In November 2010, a tree-obsessed burglar named Matthew Hoffman murdered three people at a rural property in Howard, Ohio.
Following the killings, he kept a 13-year-old girl captive at this house in Mount Vernon.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The house where Helen Hill was murdered
On January 4, 2007, filmmaker Helen Hill was shot dead during a home invasion at this house in New Orleans.
Her murder remains unsolved to this day.
Bridgeton, New Jersey
The location where Dulce Maria Alavez went missing
On September 16, 2019, five-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez disappeared from this park in Bridgeton, New Jersey.
She remains missing to this day.
St. Louis, Illinois
The location where Phoenix Coldon's car was found
On December 18, 2011, Phoenix Coldon left her family home in Spanish Lake, Missouri, and was never seen again.
Her Chevy Blazer was later found abandoned on this street in St. Louis, Illinois.
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
The apartment where Laura Kempton was murdered
Laura Kempton was found murdered at this apartment building on Chapel Street in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in September 1981.
Her case remained unsolved until 2022, when forensic genealogy was used to track down her killer.
Washington, D.C.
The location where John Hinckley attempted to assassinate Ronald Reagan
In March 1981, John Hinckley attempted to assassinate US President Ronald Reagan outside this hotel in Washington, D.C.
Hinckley carried out the shooting in an attempt to impress actress Jodie Foster.
Glendora, Mississippi
The site where Emmett Till was found
Graball Landing in Glendora, Mississippi, is believed to be the site where lynching victim Emmett Till was found.
Savannah, Georgia
The location where Camoflauge was killed
In May 2003, up-and-coming rapper Camoflauge was shot dead outside this grocery store in Savannah, Georgia.
He was 21 years old.
Irvine, California
The house where EARONS murdered Janelle Lisa Cruz
In May 1986, Janelle Lisa Cruz was found murdered at this house in Irvine, California.
The 18-year-old was the last known victim of the Golden State Killer.
Aurora, Colorado
The movie theater where the 2012 Aurora shooting took place
On July 20, 2012, a gunman named James Holmes opened fire on an audience at this movie theater in Aurora, Colorado.
Twelve people lost their lives in the attack, including a six-year-old girl.
Boston, Massachusetts
The street where Mark Wahlberg assaulted two Vietnamese men
In April 1988, 16-year-old Mark Wahlberg attacked two Vietnamese men named Thanh Lam and Hoa Trinh on this street in Boston.
Los Angeles, California
The house where Ashley Ellerin was murdered
Ashley Ellerin was murdered at this house on Pinehurst Road in Los Angeles in February 2001.
The case attracted media attention after it emerged that Ellerin was killed on the same night that she was supposed to go on a date with "That '70s Show" actor Ashton Kutcher.
Atlanta, Georgia
The street where rapper King Von was killed
In November 2020, rapper King Von was shot dead at this location on Trinity Avenue SW in Atlanta, Georgia.
He was 26 years old.
St. Joseph, Missouri
The site where outlaw Jesse James was shot dead
In April 1882, American outlaw Jesse James was shot dead at this location on Lafayette Street in St. Joseph, Missouri.
The gunman was a gang associate named Bob Ford, who hoped to claim a reward for killing the wanted fugitive.
Moab, Utah
The bar where Ann Woodward was murdered
In March 1973, Ann Woodward was found murdered at this bar in Moab, Utah.
51 years later, investigators identified a mine worker named Douglas K. Chudomelka as her killer.
Sacramento, California
The site where Lynette Fromme tried to assassinate President Gerald Ford
On September 5, 1975, Manson Family cult member Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme attempted to assassinate US President Gerald Ford at this location in downtown Sacramento.
Fortunately, the gun failed to fire.
Albany, New York
The house where four members of the Chen family were murdered
In October 2014, four members of the Chen family were found murdered at this house on Western Avenue in Albany, New York.
The case remains unsolved.
Brooklyn, New York
Tali's Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge
Tali's Restaurant was situated in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York.
During the 1970s and 1980s, it served as the main headquarters of Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano.
Daytona Beach, Florida
The site where Laquetta Mae Gunther was found murdered
In December 2005, Laquetta Mae Gunther was found murdered in this alley on North Beach Street in Daytona Beach.
Serial killer Robert Hayes was later found guilty of her murder.
Manhattan, New York
The building where the Groovy Murders took place
In 1967, Linda Fitzpatrick and James "Groovy" Hutchinson were murdered in the cellar of 169 Avenue B in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan.
The case received significant media attention due to Fitzpatrick's wealthy background.
Los Angeles, California
The alley where Jose Bolanos was murdered
Jose Bolanos was shot dead in this alley in South Los Angeles on November 26, 2023.
He is believed to be the first victim of a suspected serial killer who murdered three homeless men in late November 2023.
Los Angeles, California
The sidewalk where Mark Diggs was murdered
Mark Diggs was shot dead on this sidewalk in downtown Los Angeles on November 27, 2023.
He is believed to be the second victim of a suspected serial killer who murdered three homeless men in late November 2023.
Black Creek Township, Pennsylvania
The site where Luzerne County Jane Doe (1973) was found
In August 1973, a motorist discovered the body of a woman at this site beside the I-80 in Black Creek Township, Pennsylvania.
The victim, who had been doused in sulfuric acid, remains unidentified.
West Alton, Missouri
The site where West Alton Jane Doe (2002) was found
In May 2002, the police discovered the skeletal remains of one of Maury Travis' victims at this site in West Alton, Missouri.
She has yet to be identified.