Crime Scene Locations

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The street where David Berkowitz shot Judy Placido and Sal Lupo

Queens, New York

In June 1977, serial killer David Berkowitz shot Judy Placido and Sal Lupo while they were sitting in a car on this street in the Bayside area of Queens.

Fortunately, they both survived the attack.

The location where Brian Wells was killed by a collar bomb

Erie, Pennsylvania

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.

Tara Grinstead's house

Ocilla, Georgia

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.

The parking lot where mobster Danny Greene was killed by a car bomb

Lyndhurst, Ohio

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.

The street where mobster Frank DeCicco was killed by a car bomb

Brooklyn, New York

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.

The location where the 2017 Las Vegas shooting occurred

Las Vegas, Nevada

In October 2017, a gunman named Stephen Paddock opened fire on an outdoor music festival from the Mandalay Bay hotel.

60 people lost their lives in the attack.

The location where mob boss Thomas Eboli was shot dead

Brooklyn, New York

On July 16th, 1972, Genovese mob boss Thomas Eboli was shot dead outside of this house in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn.

His murder remains unsolved.

The house where John List murdered his family

Westfield, New Jersey

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.

Marvin Gaye's house

Los Angeles, California

On April 1st, 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.

Gianni Versace's mansion

Miami Beach, Florida

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.

The house where actress Rebecca Schaeffer was murdered

Los Angeles, California

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.

The site where Robert Shulman dumped the body of Meresa Hammonds

Yonkers, New York

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.

Matthew Hoffman's house

Mount Vernon, Ohio

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.

The house where Helen Hill was murdered

New Orleans, Louisiana

On January 4th, 2007, filmmaker Helen Hill was shot dead during a home invasion at this house in New Orleans.

Her murder remains unsolved to this day.

The location where Dulce Maria Alavez went missing

Bridgeton, New Jersey

On September 16th, 2019, five-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez disappeared from this park in Bridgeton, New Jersey.

She remains missing to this day.

The location where Phoenix Coldon's car was found abandoned

St. Louis, Illinois

On December 18th, 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.

The apartment where Laura Kempton was murdered

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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.

The location where John Hinckley attempted to assassinate Ronald Reagan

Washington, D.C.

In March 1981, John Hinckley attempted to assassinate US President Ronald Reagan outside of this hotel in Washington, D.C.

Hinckley carried out the shooting in a bizarre attempt to impress actress Jodie Foster.

The site where Emmett Till was found

Glendora, Mississippi

It is believed that the body of African American lynching victim Emmett Till was discovered at Graball Landing.

The site is situated on the banks of the Tallahatchie River, near Glendora, Mississippi.

The location where rapper Camoflauge was shot dead

Savannah, Georgia

In May 2003, up-and-coming rapper Camoflauge was shot dead outside of this grocery store in Savannah, Georgia.

He was 21 years old.

The house where EARONS murdered Janelle Lisa Cruz

Irvine, California

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.

The street where actor Mark Wahlberg assaulted two Vietnamese men

Boston, Massachusetts

In April 1988, 16-year-old Mark Wahlberg attacked two Vietnamese men named Thanh Lam and Hoa Trinh on this street in Boston.

The house where Ashley Ellerin was murdered

Los Angeles, California

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.

The street where rapper King Von was killed

Atlanta, Georgia

In November 2020, rapper King Von was shot dead at this location on Trinity Avenue SW in Atlanta, Georgia.

He was 26 years old.

The location where outlaw Jesse James was shot dead

St. Joseph, Missouri

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.

The bar where Ann Woodward was murdered

Moab, Utah

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.

The location where Lynette Fromme tried to assassinate US President Gerald Ford

Sacramento, California

On September 5th, 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.

The house where four members of the Chen family were murdered

Albany, New York

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.

Tali's Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge

Brooklyn, New York

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.

The location where Laquetta Mae Gunther was found murdered

Daytona Beach, Florida

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.

The building where the Groovy Murders took place

Manhattan, New York

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.

The alley where Jose Bolanos was murdered

Los Angeles, California

Jose Bolanos was shot dead in this alley in South Los Angeles on November 26th, 2023.

He is believed to be the first victim of a suspected serial killer who murdered three homeless men in late November 2023.

The sidewalk where Mark Diggs was murdered

Los Angeles, California

Mark Diggs was shot dead on this sidewalk in downtown Los Angeles on November 27th, 2023.

He is believed to be the second victim of a suspected serial killer who murdered three homeless men in late November 2023.

The location where Luzerne County Jane Doe was found

Black Creek Township, Pennsylvania

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.

The site where Maury Travis dumped the body of West Alton Jane Doe

West Alton, Missouri

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.