Notorious Figures
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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 Capitol Hill massacre house
Seattle, Washington
On the morning of March 25th, 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.
The Amityville Horror House
Amityville, New York
In the early hours of November 13th, 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.
The Toy Box Killer's trailer
Elephant Butte, New Mexico
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 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 mobster Carmine Galante was killed
Brooklyn, New York
In July 1979, feared mobster Carmine Galante was shot dead at this location on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn.
The Toyland Social Club
Manhattan, New York
The Toyland Social Club was a mob hangout for the Bonanno crime family.
It served as the headquarters of underboss Nicholas Marangello.
The Napoli E Notte Cafe
Manhattan, New York
The Napoli E Notte Cafe served as a mob hangout for the Genovese crime family.
Senior members such as Thomas Eboli and Frank "Funzi" Tieri held daily meetings at the rundown cafe.
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.
The location where the mafia held its historic Apalachin meeting
Apalachin, New York
In November 1957, the Italian-American mafia held a historic summit at this house in the small town of Apalachin, New York.
More than 60 mobsters were arrested after the police caught wind of the meeting.
The houseboat where Andrew Cunanan committed suicide
Miami Beach, Florida
On July 23rd, 1997, spree killer Andrew Cunanan committed suicide on a houseboat that was moored at this section of Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, Florida.
The incident took place eight days after he shot and killed Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace at his nearby mansion.
Robert Shulman's house
Hicksville, New York
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.
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 Grand Avenue Social Club
Queens, New York
The Grand Avenue Social Club served as a hangout for the Bonanno mafia family during the 1980s and 1990s.
It was reportedly owned by a capo named Vincent Asaro.
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.
Anthony Sowell's house
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Strangler, Anthony Sowell, lived at this house on Imperial Avenue in Cleveland until his arrest in October 2009.
The remains of his eleven victims were found buried on the property.
The Golden State Killer's house
Citrus Heights, California
The Golden State Killer, Joseph James DeAngelo, lived at this house in Citrus Heights until his arrest in April 2018.
Between 1974 and 1986, DeAngelo targeted dozens of victims in three separate crime sprees.
The movie theater where the 2012 Aurora shooting took place
Aurora, Colorado
On July 20th, 2012, a gunman named James Holmes opened fire on an audience at this movie theater in Aurora, Colorado.
Twelve people lost their lives in the attack, including a six-year-old girl.
Whitey Bulger's liquor store
Boston, Massachusetts
The South Boston Liquor Mart in Boston was owned by a notorious Irish-American gang boss named James "Whitey" Bulger.
Bulger took ownership of the store in 1984 after he forced its owner to sell it at a loss.
The homeless shelter where serial killer Samuel Little was arrested
Louisville, Kentucky
On September 5th, 2012, U.S. Marshalls arrested serial killer Samuel Little at this homeless shelter in Louisville, Kentucky.
Little is believed to have murdered as many as 93 women over three decades.
The location where Danelo Cavalcante was captured
Pottstown, Pennsylvania
On September 13th, 2023, escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante was captured behind this store near Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
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 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 location where Bonnie and Clyde were shot dead in an ambush
Gibsland, Louisiana
The notorious outlaw couple, Bonnie and Clyde, were shot dead in an ambush at this location near Gibsland, Louisiana, on May 23rd, 1934.
The Motion Lounge: Sonny Black's club
Brooklyn, New York
The Motion Lounge was a mob hangout in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn.
It was owned by Bonanno capo Dominick "Sonny Black" Napolitano.
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.
Frank DeCicco's house
Staten Island, New York
Gambino underboss Frank DeCicco lived at this house on Staten Island until his assassination in April 1986.
The Palma Boys Social Club
Manhattan, New York
The Palma Boys Social Club was a mob hangout in the East Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan.
The club served as the headquarters of Genovese capo Anthony "Fat Tony" Salerno.
Steve Wright's house
Ipswich, Suffolk, England
The Suffolk Strangler, Steve Wright, was renting a house at 79 London Road in Ipswich when he started his killing spree.
In 2008, he was found guilty of five murders and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Robert Lee Yates' house
Spokane, Washington
Serial killer Robert Lee Yates lived at this house on East 49th Avenue in Spokane, Washington, until his arrest in April 2000.
On one occasion, Yates buried one of his victims in the backyard while his wife was sleeping.