Unsolved Cases

This category contains a list of places that relate to unsolved cases. These include mysterious disappearances and murder investigations that are still open.

The location where Ken McElroy was shot dead

Skidmore, Missouri, United States

In 1981, the "town bully," Ken McElroy, was shot dead in broad daylight outside of the D&G Tavern in Skidmore, Missouri.

Although more than 40 people witnessed the killing, nobody came forward to identify the shooters.

The murder remains unsolved to this day.

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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.

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The location where Trevor Deely was last seen

Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland

On December 8th, 2000, a CCTV camera captured Trevor Deely walking past this location on Haddington Road in Dublin.

It is believed that Deely may have been murdered by a man who appeared to be following him.

The 22-year-old remains missing to this day.

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The parking lot where Ted Bundy abducted Julie Cunningham

Vail, Colorado, United States

In March of 1975, serial killer Ted Bundy abducted 26-year-old ski instructor Julie Cunningham from this parking lot in Vail, Colorado.

To this day, she remains listed as a missing person.

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The church where Missy Bevers was murdered

Midlothian, Texas, United States

Fitness instructor Missy Bevers was murdered at this church in Midlothian, Texas, in the early hours of April 18th, 2016. 

The case remains unsolved to this day.

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Jennifer Kesse's condo

Orlando, Florida, United States

On January 24th, 2006, 24-year-old Jennifer Kesse was abducted after she left this condo in the Millenia neighborhood of Orlando, Florida.

Since then, there has been no trace of the missing woman. Her case remains unsolved to this day.

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Melissa Barthelemy's apartment

The Bronx, New York, United States

On July 12th, 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.

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The school where Ted Bundy abducted Lynette Culver

Pocatello, Idaho, United States

This is the school where serial killer Ted Bundy abducted 12-year-old Lynette Dawn Culver.

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The hotel where Ted Bundy murdered Lynette Culver

Pocatello, Idaho, United States

On May 5th, 1975, serial killer Ted Bundy abducted 12-year-old Lynette Culver from her school in Pocatello, Idaho.

Shortly afterwards, he murdered her at this hotel on Bench Road.

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The restaurant where Jimmy Hoffa was last seen

Bloomfield Township, Michigan, United States

In July of 1975, union leader Jimmy Hoffa disappeared after traveling to this restaurant in the northern suburbs of Detroit. It is believed that he was picked up at the restaurant by the members of the mafia and then murdered nearby.

To this day, his final resting place remains a mystery.

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The motel where Maureen Brainard-Barnes was last seen

Manhattan, New York, United States

In July of 2007, sex worker Maureen Brainard-Barnes disappeared after leaving this motel in Midtown Manhattan.

It is believed that Maureen was a victim of the Long Island serial killer (LISK).

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The Eastbound Strangler's dumpsite

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

In November of 2006, four murdered sex workers were discovered in a drainage ditch at this location in Atlantic City.

To this day, their killer remains unidentified.

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The restaurant where mobster Joe Gallo was shot dead

Manhattan, New York, United States

On April 7th, 1972, mobster Joe Gallo was shot dead at this location on Mulberry Street in Little Italy, Manhattan.

It is believed that the Colombo family carried out the hit.

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The house where Amber Lynn Costello was last seen

West Babylon, New York, United States

In September of 2010, Amber Lynn Costello left this house in West Babylon and was never seen again.

Four months later, her remains were discovered at the Long Island serial killer's dumpsite on Gilgo Beach.

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The woods where Sandra Costilla was found murdered

Southampton, New York, United States

In November of 1993, two hunters discovered the partially clothed body of Sandra Costilla in this wooded area in North Sea, Southampton.

The police believe that convicted murderer and suspected serial killer John Bittrolff is responsible for the crime.

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The hotel where Megan Waterman was last seen

Hauppauge, New York, United States

In June of 2010, Megan Waterman left this hotel in Hauppauge and was never seen again.

Six months later, her remains were discovered on Gilgo Beach.

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The campus where Ted Bundy abducted Susan Curtis

Provo, Utah, United States

In June of 1975, serial killer Ted Bundy abducted 15-year-old Susan Curtis from this college campus in Provo, Utah.

To this day, she remains listed as a missing person.

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The intersection where the Notorious B.I.G. was shot dead

Los Angeles, California, United States

In the early hours of March 9th, 1997, rap star Biggie Smalls was shot dead at this intersection in Los Angeles, California.

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The location where LISK dumped the body of Peaches

Lakeview, New York, United States

In June of 1997, the torso of an unidentified woman called Peaches was discovered at this site in Hempstead Lake State Park, New York.

Peaches is believed to be a victim of the Long Island serial killer.

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The site where Jessica Taylor was found

Manorville, New York, United States

In July of 2003, a dog walker discovered the torso of Jessica Taylor at the end of this access road in Manorville, New York.

The police believe that the 20-year-old sex worker was a victim of the Long Island serial killer.

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The Manorville site where Valerie Mack was found

Manorville, New York, United States

In November of 2000, three hunters discovered the torso of Valerie Mack at this site near Halsey Manor Road in Manorville, New York.

Mack is believed to be a victim of the Long Island serial killer.

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The Long Island serial killer's dump site

Gilgo Beach, New York, United States

In 2010 and 2011, eight victims belonging to the Long Island serial killer were discovered at this location on Jones Beach Island in New York.

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Nancy Wilcox's house

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

In October of 1974, high school student Nancy Wilcox left this house in Salt Lake City and was never seen again. In 1989, serial killer Ted Bundy confessed to her murder.

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Donna Gail Manson's dorm

Olympia, Washington, United States

In March of 1974, serial killer Ted Bundy abducted 19-year-old Donna Gail Manson after she left this dorm building on the Evergreen State College campus in Olympia.

To this day, she remains listed as a missing person.

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The bridge where Ted Bundy abducted Denise Lynn Oliverson

Grand Junction, Colorado, United States

In April of 1975, serial killer Ted Bundy abducted Denise Lynn Oliverson from underneath this bridge in Grand Junction.

Sadly, her remains have never been found.

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The alley where Ted Bundy abducted Georgann Hawkins

Seattle, Washington, United States

On June 11th, 1974, serial killer Ted Bundy abducted 18-year-old college student Georgann Hawkins from this alleyway in Seattle. Her body has never been found.

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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.

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The house that 8-year-old Ann Marie Burr was abducted from

Tacoma, Washington, United States

In August of 1961, Ann Marie Burr vanished from this house in Tacoma, Washington.

The 8-year-old remains missing to this day.

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The phone box where Jo Jo Dullard was last seen

Moone, Kildare, Ireland

This is the location where 21-year-old Irish woman Jo Jo Dullard was last seen.

It is believed that she was picked up on this street by her killer.

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Fiona Sinnott's house

Broadway, Wexford, Ireland

In February of 1998, 19-year-old Fiona Sinnott disappeared after a night out with her friends.

At the time of her disappearance, she was living at this house in Broadway.

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The location where rap star Big L was shot dead

Harlem, New York, United States

In February of 1999, up-and-coming rap star "Big L" was killed in a drive-by shooting at this location in Harlem.

The case remains unsolved to this day.

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The location where Tupac Shakur was shot

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

This is the Las Vegas intersection where Tupac Shakur was gunned down in 1996. Six days later, the rapper passed away from his injuries at the age of 25.

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The West Mesa Murders burial site

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

In February of 2009, the skeletal remains of 11 women and one unborn baby were discovered at this burial site in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The women are believed to be the victims of a serial killer called the "West Mesa Bone Collector."

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The Lake Herman Road murder site

Benicia, California, United States

In December of 1968, high school students Betty Lou Jensen and David Faraday were shot dead by the Zodiac Killer at this site on the northern outskirts of Benicia, California.

The case remains unsolved to this day.

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The Blue Rock Springs murder site

Vallejo, California, United States

In July of 1969, the Zodiac Killer shot Darlene Ferrin and Michael Mageau at this parking lot beside Blue Rock Springs Park in Vallejo, California.

Michael managed to survive the attack. Sadly, Darlene passed away from her injuries.

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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.

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The location where the Zodiac Killer reported the Blue Rock Springs shooting

Vallejo, California, United States

Following the Blue Rock Springs shooting, the Zodiac Killer called the police from this location on Tuolumne Street.

During the call, he claimed responsibility for the crime. He also stated that he had previously murdered Betty Lou Jensen and David Faraday.

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The Lake Berryessa murder site

Napa, California, United States

In September of 1969, the Zodiac Killer stabbed Bryan Hartnell and Cecelia Shepard while they were relaxing on this island beside Lake Berryessa.

Hartnell survived the attack. Shepard succumbed to her wounds two days later.

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The street where Paul Stine was shot by the Zodiac Killer

San Francisco, California, United States

This is the location where the Zodiac Killer shot taxi driver Paul Stine.

It is situated on Washington Street in the Presidio Heights neighborhood of San Francisco.

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The alley where Raonaid Murray was murdered

Glenageary, Dublin, Ireland

In September of 1999, 17-year-old Raonaid Murray was stabbed to death in this laneway in Glenageary, Dublin.

Her murder remains unsolved to this day.

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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.

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The apartment lot where Jodi Huisentruit was abducted

Mason City, Iowa, United States

In June of 1995, news anchor Jodi Huisentruit was abducted from this apartment complex in Mason City, Iowa.

Since then, there has been no trace of the 27-year-old.

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The location where Ebby Steppach's body was found

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

In October of 2015, Ebby Steppach's car was found abandoned in this parking lot in Little Rock, Arkansas. Three years later, her skeletal remains were found in a nearby drainage pipe.

Although her death has been classified as a homicide, the case remains unsolved.

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The house where Deborah Sue Williamson was murdered

Lubbock, Texas, United States

In August of 1975, Deborah Sue Williamson was stabbed to death outside of her home in Lubbock, Texas.

Sadly, her murder remains unsolved to this day.

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The house where Mary Pewitt was murdered

Comanche, Oklahoma, United States

In June of 1988, 25-year-old Mary Pewitt was stabbed 30 times at this house on South 10th Street in Comanche.

The young mother's murder remains unsolved to this day.

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The alley where Candice Welch's body was found

Bakersfield, California, United States

In May of 2020, the remains of 25-year-old Candice Welch were found in a trash can in this alley in Bakersfield, California.

The investigation into her murder remains open.

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The Texas Killing Fields

League City, Texas, United States

Between 1983 and 1991, an unidentified serial killer dumped the bodies of four women in this oil field in League City, Texas.

The area in question has been nicknamed "the Texas Killing Fields."

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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.

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The location where Joseph Augustus Zarelli's body was found

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

In February of 1957, the body of a malnourished boy was found in a box on Susquehanna Road in Philadelphia.

65 years later, he was finally identified as four-year-old Joseph Augustus Zarelli.

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The apartment where Fiona Pender was last seen

Tullamore, Offaly, Ireland

In August of 1996, Fiona Pender disappeared from this apartment at 11 Church Street in Tullamore, County Offaly.

At the time of her disappearance, she was 7 months pregnant.

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The location where Tina Foglia was found

North Bay Shore, New York, United States

In February of 1982, the dismembered remains of 19-year-old Tina Foglia were discovered at this roadside on Long Island.

Her case remains unsolved to this day.

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The location where rapper Stretch was shot dead

Queens, New York, United States

In the early hours of November 30th, 1995, rapper Randy Walker (Stretch) was shot dead during a car chase at this corner in Queens, New York.

It is believed that his murder was drug-related.

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The location where Dannette and Jeannette Millbrook were last seen

Augusta, Georgia, United States

On March 18th, 1990, two fraternal twins called Dannette and Jeannette Millbrook disappeared after visiting this gas station in Augusta, Georgia.

They remain missing to this day.

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The corner where Crips founder Raymond Washington was killed

Los Angeles, California, United States

On the night of August 9th, 1979, Crips founder Raymond Washington was shot dead on this street corner in Los Angeles.

His murder remains unsolved.

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The parking lot where Amber Hagerman was abducted

Arlington, Texas, United States

On January 13th, 1996, Amber Rene Hagerman was kidnapped from this parking lot in Arlington, Texas.

Four days later, her body was discovered in a small creek.

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The street where rapper VL Mike was shot dead

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

On April 20th, 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.

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