Places of Interest
A list of locations that are notable for their history. This list includes places where celebrities have died.
Philip Cairns' house
Rathfarnham, Dublin, Ireland
In October of 1986, Philip Cairns left this house on Ballyroan Road and was never seen again.
His case remains unsolved to this day.
Graham Dwyer's house
Foxrock, Dublin, Ireland
This is the former house of architect Graham Dwyer. In 2015, he was found guilty of the murder of Irish childcare worker Elaine O'Hara. To this day, it remains one of Ireland's most shocking murder cases.
The house where Kurt Cobain committed suicide
Seattle, Washington, United States
This is the house where Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain committed suicide at the age of 27.
It is situated on Lake Washington Boulevard in Seattle.
The bar where serial killer Aileen Wuornos was arrested
Port Orange, Florida, United States
This is the Florida biker bar where female serial killer Aileen Wuornos was arrested.
Wuornos was executed by lethal injection in 2002.
The motel where serial killer Aileen Wuornos stayed
Port Orange, Florida, United States
This is the motel where female serial killer Aileen Wuornos stayed during her crime spree in 1989 and 1990.
Wuornos lived here with her girlfriend up until her arrest in January of 1991.
The bar where Ted Bundy met Elizabeth Kloepfer
Seattle, Washington, United States
Serial killer Ted Bundy met his longtime girlfriend, Elizabeth Kloepfer, at the Sandpiper Tavern in September of 1969.
Elizabeth Kloepfer's house
Seattle, Washington, United States
This is the Seattle house where Ted Bundy's girlfriend Liz Kloepfer was living when he began his crimes.
The Safeway store where Ted Bundy worked
Seattle, Washington, United States
This is the Safeway supermarket where serial killer Ted Bundy stacked shelves in 1968. In July of 1968, his employment at the store abruptly ended after he stopped showing up for work.
O'Banion's Tavern: One of Ted Bundy's favorite bars
Seattle, Washington, United States
During the 1970s, serial killer Ted Bundy frequented Seattle bars such as O'Banion's, Dante's Tavern, and the Pipeline Tavern.
The condo where Layne Staley died
Seattle, Washington, United States
This is the condo where "Alice in Chains" lead singer Layne Staley died from an overdose at the age of 34.
The house where Mac Miller died
Studio City, California, United States
In September of 2018, rap star Mac Miller died from an overdose at this house in Studio City, Los Angeles.
He was only 26 years old.
Ted Bundy's 1975 arrest location
West Valley City, Utah, United States
In August of 1975, Utah Highway Patrol Sergeant Bob Hayward arrested serial killer Ted Bundy at this location in West Valley City, Utah.
Heath Ledger's apartment
Manhattan, New York, United States
This is the Manhattan apartment where Australian actor Heath Ledger died from an accidental overdose in January of 2008.
At the time of his death, he was only 28 years old.
Ted Bundy's parents' house
Tacoma, Washington, United States
This is the house where Ted Bundy's parents lived between 1968 and 2009.
Bundy also lived here at certain points during the late 1960s.
The motel where Soul singer Sam Cooke was killed
Los Angeles, California, United States
In December of 1964, soul singer Sam Cooke was shot dead at this location in the Vermont Vista neighborhood of South Los Angeles.
The apartment where wrestler Chyna died
Redondo Beach, California, United States
On April 20th, 2016, wrestling legend Chyna was found dead at this apartment building in Redondo Beach, California.
According to an autopsy report, the 46-year-old died from an accidental overdose of alcohol and prescription medication.
The apartment where Jonathan Brandis committed suicide
Los Angeles, California, United States
In November of 2004, former teen actor Jonathan Brandis committed suicide at this apartment building on South Detroit Street in Los Angeles, California.
He was 27 years old.
The location where rapper Lil Peep was pronounced dead
Tucson, Arizona, United States
In November of 2017, "emo rapper" Lil Peep died from an accidental drug overdose outside of this music venue in Tucson, Arizona.
Freddie Mercury's house
Kensington, London, England
In November of 1991, Queen frontman Freddie Mercury died from an AIDS-related illness at this house in the affluent district of Kensington, London.
The house where mafia boss Paul Castellano lived
Staten Island, New York, United States
Gambino crime boss Paul Castellano lived at this mansion in Staten Island until his assassination in December of 1985.
The location where the BTK Killer called 911
Wichita, Kansas, United States
This is the location where the BTK Killer, Dennis Rader, anonymously reported one of his own crimes.
According to Rader, he felt so "excited" following the murder of Nancy Fox that he was eager for the authorities to discover her body.
The hotel where actor James Gandolfini died
Rome, Lazio, Italy
This is the hotel where "The Sopranos" star James Gandolfini died from a heart attack at the age of 51. It is situated in the historic "Piazza della Repubblica" in central Rome.
Melissa Barthelemy's apartment
The Bronx, New York, United States
On July 10th, 2009, sex worker Melissa Barthelemy left this house on Underhill Avenue in the Bronx and was never seen again.
Roughly fifteen months later, her remains were found among the bodies of three other sex workers on Gilgo Beach.
Melissa is believed to be a victim of the Long Island serial killer.
Eminem's childhood home
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Eminem's childhood home was situated at this address on Dresden Street in the Greensbriar neighborhood of Detroit.
The rap star's former house was burned to the ground in 2013. These days, it is an empty lot.
The street where Imelda Keenan was last seen
Waterford City, Waterford, Ireland
Imelda Keenan disappeared from this street in Waterford City at some point between late 1993 and early 1994.
To this day, the 22-year-old remains listed as a missing person.
The nightclub where actor River Phoenix died
West Hollywood, California, United States
In the early hours of October 31st, 1993, actor River Phoenix overdosed and collapsed outside of this nightclub in West Hollywood.
Shortly afterwards, he was pronounced dead at the age of 23.
The location where serial killer Ted Bundy was born
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Serial killer Ted Bundy was born at this location on Shelburne Road in Burlington, Vermont.
At the time, it was a home for unwed mothers. These days, it is an office building.
The hotel where Janis Joplin died
Los Angeles, California, United States
On October 4th, 1970, singer Janis Joplin was found dead at this hotel on Franklin Avenue in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.
A medical autopsy revealed that she had died from a heroin overdose.
The apartment where actor Brad Renfro died from an overdose
Los Angeles, California, United States
On January 15th, 2008, actor Brad Renfro was found dead at this apartment in the Mid-Wilshire neighborhood of Los Angeles.
An autopsy confirmed that the 25-year-old had died from a heroin overdose.
Arthur Leigh Allen's parents' house
Vallejo, California, United States
Arthur Leigh Allen is a potential suspect in the Zodiac Killer case.
When the murders first began, he was living with his parents at this house on Fresno Street in Vallejo.
The house where actor Hervé Villechaize committed suicide
Los Angeles, California, United States
On September 4th, 1993, Fantasy Island actor Hervé Villechaize committed suicide at this house in the North Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Chester Bennington's house
Palos Verdes Estates, California, United States
In the early hours of July 20th, 2017, Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington committed suicide at this house in the Palos Verdes Estates neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.
He was 41 years old.
Johnny Gosch's house
West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
On September 5th, 1982, Johnny Gosch left this house in West Des Moines to deliver newspapers.
Shortly afterwards, the 12-year-old vanished without a trace.
The Home Depot where BTK left one of his letters
Wichita, Kansas, United States
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.
Robin Williams' house
Tiburon, California, United States
In August of 2014, Hollywood actor Robin Williams committed suicide at this house in Tiburon, California.
He was 63 years old.
The Ravenite Social Club
Manhattan, New York, United States
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.
The Bergin Hunt and Fish Club
Queens, New York, United States
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.
Carlo Gambino's house
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Mob boss Carlo Gambino lived at this house in Brooklyn up until his death in October of 1976.
Nicknamed the "boss of bosses", Gambino held a great deal of influence over the five mafia families of New York.
The store where actress Winona Ryder was arrested for shoplifting
Beverly Hills, California, United States
In December of 2001, actress Winona Ryder was arrested for shoplifting at this department store in Beverly Hills.
One year later, she was sentenced to three years probation.
The location where the "Bliss" wallpaper for Windows was taken
Sonoma, California, United States
In January of 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.
The location where the "Disaster Girl" meme photo was taken
Mebane, North Carolina, United States
In January of 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.
The location where the famous "Fire Escape Collapse" photograph was taken
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
In July of 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.
The location where Sherry Lynn Marler went missing
Greenville, Alabama, United States
In June of 1984, Sherry Lynn Marler went missing near the corner of West Commerce Street in Greenville, Alabama.
Since then, there has been no trace of the 12-year-old.
The street where actor Hugh Grant was arrested for lewd conduct
Los Angeles, California, United States
In the early hours of June 27th, 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.
The location where serial killer Richard Ramirez was arrested
Los Angeles, California, United States
On August 31st, 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.
The salon where Britney Spears shaved her head
Tarzana, California, United States
On February 16th, 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.
The location where "Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker" was interviewed
Fresno, California, United States
In February of 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.
The public restroom where George Michael was arrested
Beverly Hills, California, United States
On April 7th, 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."
The apartment where actor Corey Haim died
Los Angeles, California, United States
In March of 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.
The location where actor Bobby Driscoll was found dead
East Village, New York, United States
On March 30th, 1968, former child actor Bobby Driscoll was found dead at this building in the East Village neighborhood of New York.
It was later determined that the 31-year-old had died of heart failure due to years of heroin use.
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