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
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.
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 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.
The parking lot where Ted Bundy abducted Julie Cunningham
Vail, Colorado
In March 1975, serial killer Ted Bundy abducted Julie Cunningham from this parking lot in Vail, Colorado.
Sadly, her remains have never been found.
The church where Missy Bevers was murdered
Midlothian, Texas
Fitness instructor Missy Bevers was murdered at this church in Midlothian, Texas, in the early hours of April 18th, 2016.
Her case remains unsolved.
Jennifer Kesse's condo
Orlando, Florida
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.
Melissa Barthelemy's apartment
The Bronx, New York
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.
The school where Ted Bundy abducted Lynette Culver
Pocatello, Idaho
This is the school where serial killer Ted Bundy abducted 12-year-old Lynette Dawn Culver.
The hotel where Ted Bundy murdered Lynette Culver
Pocatello, Idaho
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.
The restaurant where Jimmy Hoffa was last seen
Bloomfield Township, Michigan
In July 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 members of the mafia and then murdered nearby.
To this day, his final resting place remains a mystery.
The motel where Maureen Brainard-Barnes was last seen
Manhattan, New York
Maureen Brainard-Barnes disappeared after leaving this motel in Midtown Manhattan in July 2007.
It is believed that she was a victim of the Long Island serial killer (LISK).
The Eastbound Strangler's dumpsite
Atlantic City, New Jersey
In November 2006, four murdered sex workers were discovered in a drainage ditch at this location in Atlantic City.
To this day, their killer remains unidentified.
The restaurant where mobster Joe Gallo was shot dead
Manhattan, New York
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.
The house where Amber Lynn Costello was last seen
West Babylon, New York
In September 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.
The woods where Sandra Costilla was found murdered
Southampton, New York
In November 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.
The hotel where Megan Waterman was last seen
Hauppauge, New York
In June 2010, Megan Waterman left this hotel in Hauppauge and was never seen again.
Six months later, her remains were discovered on Gilgo Beach.
The campus where Ted Bundy abducted Susan Curtis
Provo, Utah
In June 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.
The intersection where the Notorious B.I.G. was shot dead
Los Angeles, California
In the early hours of March 9th, 1997, rap star Biggie Smalls was shot dead at this intersection in Los Angeles, California.
The location where LISK dumped the body of Peaches
Lakeview, New York
In June 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.
The site where Jessica Taylor was found
Manorville, New York
In July 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.
The Manorville site where Valerie Mack was found
Manorville, New York
In November 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.
The Gilgo Four dump site
Gilgo Beach, New York
In 2010 and 2011, ten victims belonging to the Long Island serial killer were discovered at this location on Jones Beach Island in New York.
Nancy Wilcox's house
Salt Lake City, Utah
In October 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.
Donna Gail Manson's dorm
Olympia, Washington
In March 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.
The bridge where Ted Bundy abducted Denise Lynn Oliverson
Grand Junction, Colorado
In April 1975, serial killer Ted Bundy abducted Denise Lynn Oliverson from underneath this bridge in Grand Junction.
Sadly, her remains have never been found.
The alley where Ted Bundy abducted Georgann Hawkins
Seattle, Washington
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.
Philip Cairns' house
Rathfarnham, Dublin, Ireland
In October 1986, Philip Cairns left this house on Ballyroan Road and was never seen again.
His case remains unsolved to this day.
The house where Ann Marie Burr was abducted
Tacoma, Washington
In August 1961, Ann Marie Burr vanished from this house in Tacoma, Washington.
The 8-year-old remains missing to this day.
The phone box where Jo Jo Dullard was last seen
Moone, Kildare, Ireland
Jo Jo Dullard was last seen at this location in Moone, Kildare, in November 1995.
It is believed that the 21-year-old's killer picked her up on this street.
Fiona Sinnott's house
Broadway, Wexford, Ireland
In February 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.
The location where rap star Big L was shot dead
Harlem, New York
In February 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.
The location where Tupac Shakur was shot
Las Vegas, Nevada
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.
The West Mesa Murders burial site
Albuquerque, New Mexico
In February 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."
The Lake Herman Road murder site
Benicia, California
In December 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.
The Blue Rock Springs murder site
Vallejo, California
In July 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.
Arthur Leigh Allen's parents' house
Vallejo, California
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 location where the Zodiac Killer reported the Blue Rock Springs shooting
Vallejo, California
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.
The Lake Berryessa murder site
Napa, California
In September 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.
The street where the Zodiac Killer shot Paul Stine
San Francisco, California
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.
The alley where Raonaid Murray was murdered
Glenageary, Dublin, Ireland
In September 1999, 17-year-old Raonaid Murray was stabbed to death in this pedestrian walkway in Glenageary, Dublin.
Her murder remains unsolved.
Johnny Gosch's house
West Des Moines, Iowa
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 apartment lot where Jodi Huisentruit was abducted
Mason City, Iowa
In June 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.
The location where Ebby Steppach was found dead
Little Rock, Arkansas
In October 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.
The house where Deborah Sue Williamson was murdered
Lubbock, Texas
Deborah Sue Williamson was stabbed to death outside of this house in Lubbock, Texas, in August 1975.
Her murder remains unsolved to this day.
The house where Mary Pewitt was murdered
Comanche, Oklahoma
In June 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.
The alley where Candice Welch's body was found
Bakersfield, California
In May 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.
The Texas Killing Fields
League City, Texas
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."
The location where Sherry Lynn Marler went missing
Greenville, Alabama
In June 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 location where Joseph Augustus Zarelli's body was found
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
In February 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.
The apartment where Fiona Pender was last seen
Tullamore, Offaly, Ireland
In August 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.
The location where Tina Foglia was found
North Bay Shore, New York
In February 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.
The location where rapper Stretch was shot dead
Queens, New York
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.
The location where Dannette and Jeannette Millbrook were last seen
Augusta, Georgia
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.
The corner where Crips founder Raymond Washington was killed
Los Angeles, California
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.
The parking lot where Amber Hagerman was abducted
Arlington, Texas
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.
The street where rapper VL Mike was shot dead
New Orleans, Louisiana
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.
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 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.
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