Crime Scenes
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Los Angeles, California
The corner where Crips founder Raymond Washington was killed
On the night of August 9, 1979, an unknown gunman shot Crips founder Raymond Washington at this street corner in Los Angeles.
His murder remains unsolved.
Arlington, Texas
The parking lot where Amber Hagerman was abducted
On January 13, 1996, Amber Rene Hagerman was kidnapped from this parking lot in Arlington, Texas.
Four days later, her body was discovered in a small creek.
Seattle, Washington
The Capitol Hill massacre house
On the morning of March 25, 2006, a gunman named Kyle Aaron Huff opened fire on a rave after-party at this house on East Republican Street in Seattle.
Six people were killed during the shooting.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The street where rapper VL Mike was shot dead
On April 20, 2008, rapper VL Mike was shot dead while he was exiting his vehicle on Miles Drive in New Orleans.
His murder remains unsolved to this day.
Amityville, New York
The Amityville Horror House
In the early hours of November 13, 1974, Ronald "Butch" DeFeo Jr. murdered six of his family members at this house in Amityville, New York.
Later, a couple called George and Kathy Lutz claimed that they experienced a series of paranormal events at the property.
Manhattan, New York
The bodega where Etan Patz was murdered
On May 25, 1979, six-year-old Etan Patz was murdered at this store in Manhattan, New York.
His disappearance remained unsolved until 33 years later, when a man named Pedro Hernandez finally confessed to the crime.
Elephant Butte, New Mexico
The Toy Box Killer's trailer
The Toy Box Killer, David Parker Ray, lived in a trailer at this address in Elephant Butte up until his arrest in March 1999.
His case received national attention after it emerged that he had constructed an elaborate, soundproof torture chamber.
The Bronx, New York
The location where David Berkowitz shot Alexander Esau and Valentina Suriani
In April 1977, David Berkowitz shot and killed Alexander Esau and Valentina Suriani while they were parked on this service road in the Bronx.
Following the murders, he left a letter at the crime scene in which he called himself "the Son of Sam."
Queens, New York
The location where David Berkowitz killed Christine Freund
In January 1977, David Berkowitz opened fire on Christine Freund and John Diel while they were sitting in a parked car in Station Square.
Diel survived the attack. Freund suffered serious injuries and died hours later.
Queens, New York
The location where David Berkowitz shot Carl Denaro
In October 1976, David Berkowitz attempted to kill Carl Denaro and Rosemary Keenan while they were parked on this street in Flushing, Queens.
Although they both survived the shooting, Denaro suffered a serious skull injury that required a metal plate.
Queens, New York
The street where David Berkowitz shot Judy Placido and Sal Lupo
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.
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.
Bensenville, Illinois
The location where the Spilotro brothers were murdered
On June 14, 1986, mobsters Anthony and Michael Spilotro were murdered at this house in Bensenville, Illinois.
Afterward, their bodies were buried in a rural cornfield in Indiana.
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.
Gilgo Beach, New York
The site where Jessica Taylor's identifying remains were found
On March 29, 2011, a police recovery team discovered Jessica Taylor's identifying remains at this section of Ocean Parkway near Gilgo Beach.
Taylor is believed to be a victim of the Gilgo Beach serial killer.
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.
Hicksville, New York
Robert Shulman's house
Robert Shulman lived at this house on Glow Lane in Hicksville, Long Island.
The postal worker was convicted of murdering five women between 1991 and 1995.
Melville, New York
The location where Kelly Sue Bunting was found
In December 1995, serial killer Robert Shulman dumped the body of Kelly Sue Bunting at this property on Walt Whitman Road in Melville, New York.
It was Bunting's identification that eventually led to Shulman's capture.
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.
Cleveland, Ohio
Anthony Sowell's house
The Cleveland Strangler, Anthony Sowell, lived at this house on Imperial Avenue in Cleveland until his arrest in October 2009.
The remains of eleven women were found buried on the property.
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.