Uncover the Dark Side of Los Angeles...with Scott Michaels!

CHAINSAW MURDER of a Male Hustler - SEVERED HEAD found in Griffith Park - JOHN HINKLEY's Hollywood Home - GRAVE ROBBING a Hollywood Cemetery - WACO - David Koresh in HOLLYWOOD - Lady Gaga's DOGNAPPING
Lana Clarkson PHIL SPECTOR Victim 0:54
Grave Robbers STOLE a HEAD from a GRAVE 1:34
Alfalfa of the Little Rascals Murder 3:08
Joe Dellesandro Holly Woodlawn Lou Reed Walk on the Wild Side 4:33
John Hinkley in Los Angeles before his Assassination attempt on Ronald Reagan 5:37
Chainsaw Dismemberment of a MALE PROSTITUTE 6:13
Hillel Slovak Red Hot Chili Peppers Death Location 8:35
Severed Hands, Feet and HEAD FOUND In Griffith Park 8:55
Lady Gaga Dog Walker SHOT in Hollywood 11:00Kat Von D Tattoo High Voltage Tattoo 12:41
Charlie Chaplin Studios, Muppets Jim Henson 12:52
Brad Pitt dressed like a CHICKEN and stood on a street corner 13:15
WACO David Koresh in Los Angeles 14:31
Rodney Bingenheimer's Old English Discoteque 15:43
Don Henley Down at the Sunset Grille 15:28
Hugh Grant Divine Brown All American Burger Chipotle 15:52
"Scott Michaels knows where the bodies are buried!" - LA Times
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Hi I'm Scott Michaels.
Scott Michaels - the owner of Dearly Departed Tours in Hollywood and the original "Celebrity Death Guy." Originally behind the helm of the infamous Grave Line Tours, I owned and operated Dearly Departed Tours on the streets of Hollywood for 16 years.
I coined the term Death Hag on my webpage, www.Findadeath.com has entertained people for over 25 years. My collection of one-of-a-kind death related (Tragical) Artifacts include the legendary Jayne Mansfield Death Car and Mae West's teeth. Yes.
On top of providing content here, I also have a podcast, and a FREE DEATH A DAY CALENDAR - daily smartphone app linked below.
GetDearlyDeparted.com/
My Podcast with Mike Dorsey:
www.DearlyDepartedPod.com
Mailing address:
Dearly Departed Tours
1717 E. Vista Chino A7-619
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Available to purchase: Authentic Artifacts! Pieces of historic locations, documents etc: dearly-departed-tours-llc.squ...
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[@Sandi-ke9mi]

I used to live a mile and a half from the house where Alfalfa was killed. We moved there in 1992 and the house was still intact in its original form. Years later, it was remodeled and they changed the front façade. The house is in Mission Hills and was part of the tract homes built there after World War II. Ironic that they put a dog on his tombstone when he was killed over a lost hunting dog. Love these videos❣️🥰

[@spookienewton]

PLEASE do more videos as you're driving around telling stories. I could watch you for hours!!! So much history & cool stories to tell ...

[@ckotcher1]

IKR? I could watch him for hours especially about the Manson murders

[@lotstodo]

Yes! I enjoy riding in the car with Scott (in video).

[@ckotcher1]

@@lotstodo lucky girl!

[@alexechilman]

@@ckotcher1 I wouldn’t mind a ride 😂

[@ckotcher1]

@@alexechilman with who?

[@ninamc6116]

I drove around for 3 hours in LA with you in 2014 Scott on the Murder tour. It’s one of the highlights of my life. We went everywhere! We even went to the Farmers Market lol

[@ThrifterJunkerVintageHunter]

New activity added to my bucket list: Ride down Sunset Boulevard with Scott Michaels. You are a walking talking file cabinet of Hollywood lore. I can't wait to watch more of these!!!

[@psychcorp4449]

Always interesting, interactive, and intriguing with a delicious twist of the macabre. This is what makes Scott Michaels the best at what he does. Scott always brings his own experiences to the stories which makes them priceless. Thank you Scott. Stay safe and be well.

[@roberthernandez2935]

He's articulate with a cool radio broadcaster's voice.

[@leslievann3544]

Please do another LA drive tour like this one!! We never made it down to your Dearly Departed tour!🙁 our son lives in LA and when we go there, I’m always dragging my husband around to random true crime scene locations lol one night we did the El Coyote up to Cielo Drive🤷‍♀️ last time I was trying to find Easton Drive and we missed it and turned on another street to turn around, which ended up being the street where Tex and the girls stopped to wash off the blood and encountered the home owner. Completely accidental but it looked familiar so I rewatched Six Degrees of Helter Skelter and discovered it was the same house.👍

[@DearlyDepartedTours]

Sounds like your son is doing a bang-up job! Good for him - never forget!!

[@kevinhensley4643]

I agree

[@INDYFA]

Loved your Manson tour! We went on it 3 times when people visited and you were always so gracious. I am sad you are no longer doing the tours, as everyone should have the chance to meet you- you are amazing Scott! Thank you for doing this!❤

[@angelamatthew1487]

I'll never get to L.A. I love your drives round the city please do more they are so so interesting x

[@spitfire3984]

I’m binge watching. You’ve lived such an interesting life and met so many people. I respect the heck out of ya.

[@lindsay33333]

These are my favorite videos (murder stories) and u let me live vicariously through you!! Love from Massachusetts!!❤

[@paulya1269]

I love the humour you inject into these videos about rather morbid circumstances. I used to read your “find a death” website many years back when I was at work (and was supposed to be working). One of my favourites was the Jack Cassidy article describing his eventual demise in an apartment fire. You had added an update titled “Crisp New Details”. I couldn’t stop chuckling all afternoon!

[@ckotcher1]

Lmao. I know I love it when he gives the videos some levity by cracking jokes. I’ve been a find a death fan forever. I remember the video of Montgomery Clift when he called Elizabeth Taylor a “FA_ HAG”… And another video about Ennis Cosby and talking about what an a$l!!&.$

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

Good Afternoon Scott Michaels 🙋🏽. I hope you are having a wonderful day ❤

[@jodyhoevel6393]

I will forever regret not going on your tour on my last trip to the “best coast.” Thanks for posting these gems! You have the best stories. I especially loved the “Walk On The Wild Side” one. Very cool. I just read that Joni Mitchell was recording “Blue”at the same time Carole King was recording “Tapestry” at A&M. Carole snuck into Studio C early one morning to record, “I Feel The Earth Move” because she liked the piano better in Joni’s studio. James Taylor was also recording at that time. A lot of great music was created there. Thanks for pointing out the location.

[@gloriavaldez1560]

Me too 😢

[@mainman127]

Nice!!

[@MummyBrown]

Thank you sooo much for posting this. I never got to make it in for a tour and that still bums me out. Hollywood Forever is my absolute favorite spot in LA. Holly STILL lookin good in them golden years! I can only hope for the same. My big dream: to get into Chaplin/ Henson Studios for a tour. They’ve never offered them when was around because they still shoot things there on the daily, my understanding is that they are a “no go” for tours. Dang.

[@direstrait22]

I've been a Findadeath follower since many years ago. I found it really entertaining. I remember when Mr. Michaels went to London, I've read the Directory many many times, I know about his friend Laer's death, and so on. Keep the good work!!!

[@francislhicks4674]

Thanks for Sharing This Information 👌

[@hillerymcdonald2303]

Michael Scott, you are a TREASURE!! I love your stories, your encyclopedic knowledge of LA history is incredible, please PLEASE document all of your stories!! You're an important historian, you just don't fully realize it, I think. Posterity will.

[@MTCUrbanExploration]

Another video knocked out of the ballpark! Goes to show how Los Angeles has always been documented for its good side and ugly side on all sorts of platforms. Well done and best wishes, Scott!

[@americangirl4410]

Your a gem Scott. Could watch your videos for days…And I often do!

[@slkriderchick]

This brings me back to the days when I took DDT with Brian and you two were just a fountain of history that I sorely miss while driving around LA. Seeing these videos you put up and just spewing out information makes me wish DDT was still around. No matter what video I pick, I always learn something new. Keep it up, Scott!! Love your videos

[@Politano1955]

I left L.A. long ago and don't miss it one bit. But because I love film history, I would do your tours whenever I went back to visit. My wife and I were lucky to do one of your last DD tours. You're the best at what you do. Would love if you ever did a Pam Springs DD thing. We would travel back and do that in a minute.

[@deesnider6304]

Awesome bits of Hollywood history! DO ANOTHER PLEASE SIR!

[@known_unknown284]

TRUE CRIME TOUR videos all day! This is the best. Please continue doing these.

[@Riseabove22]

I love these videos. I don't live in LA, but I find it fascinating. I could drive around the Hollywood area all day. I especially like the video that you did at the spider pools. I also find the Weissmuller home in Bel-Air amazing. When I was there, years ago, you could actually see the pool from the old fence line. And yes some one saw me and security showed up. BTW, were you the same person that did the Grave line Tours in the old Hearse? I took that years ago.

[@kotysuefawcett6538]

I always enjoy your uploads, Scott.Thank You! I don't think Phil Spector had the 'cahones' to apologize,nor ever admit fault. RIP Lana.🤗✌️

[@lisad476]

Wonderful ..hope you do more of these..lots more

[@amandanicholson7966]

Thank you for doing this! I was so disappointed when I found out I'd never get to take one of your tours in person. Much appreciated!

[@ShannonLee1956]

8:40 I'm dying here laughing so hard at your reply to the gps!😆

[@leetherockjohnson5376]

Just great videos,very interesting, even just learning of and seeing sites with little connections to other events and deaths,more please Scott.

[@cookingartguy2170]

My only complaint about this is that it wasn't an hour longer. ❤'d it!

[@noelleleto4700]

Please pkease do more!! These are great! Your voice is incredible for this stuff too! Im on thr east coast i can't get to west coast for a while i thoroughly enjoy true crime anything in Hollywood ❤😊

[@k2sworld]

This was great. A spin around my neighborhood basically. What are the chances of you coming back to L.A. and resurrecting Dearly Departed Tours?

[@dianabeurman364]

THAT WOULD BE AWSOME!!

[@janmarchand7294]

Anything you do, I'll watch!! Thanks for this Scott!

[@outsider238]

Please do more of these! Always and forever fascinating info you have!

[@tattedgiraffe5580]

Thank you for filming these. I was lucky enought to be able to come on a tour in 2018. As sad as it was to hear that the tour's have stopped and the museum is closed I'm glad I can get to watch these videos, take care and hope to see more

[@Christy19627]

I love these videos!!!!! You are an awesome Hollywood historian!!

[@mildredpierce4506]

I live in Van Nuys and I was surprised of the number of infamous murders that took place in a relatively short distance for where I live. Even though Ewell family murders which took place in Fresno, it still had a San Fernando Valley connection. The gun barrel of the murder weapon was disposed of in Reseda which is not far from Van Nuys. The Tate murders the Menendez murders the Wonderland murders the Robert Durst murder and that police woman who killed her rival. That murder took place somewhere in this vicinity. I’m sure there’s others. When I was living in the city of Los Angeles, I was surprised to find out that the Black Dahlia‘s body was found in an area I was familiar with. In most of the reports I’ve heard, the exact location wasn’t mentioned. But in one report it mentioned the street and I was surprised because I was familiar with that area.

[@joseluiscastillo6170]

I love when you do these drive around videos. I hope there are more to come.

[@nancyjohnson8939]

I always enjoy your videos. I did get to take one of your tours years ago. It was fun and you have a great wealth of information. I consider you a friend in my head because you were so nice .

[@davidcole3251]

Scott Keep Posting More Videos like this I would love to hear more about LA True Crime and Where The Locations happened!!

[@sourpatchkid394]

:( that’s all? I wish you has more of these. A true crime tour seems like something you could’ve done for year! I could listen to you for hours.

[@Za7a7aZ]

Watching your uploads reminds me of how insignificant we all are and all have our little role to play on the stage of that short theater play called life in our time.

[@lindahill9980]

Thanks Scott

[@amykramer4515]

I enjoy listening to Scott tell these stories and about the people as to who they were very interesting ❤

[@litaperna1128]

I love this. So much history. You were instrumental in my going to West Hollywood, March 2020. I stayed in a non-pretentious motel on Beverly, across the street from CBS. Unfortunately I got food poisoning from a famous deli on Fairfax and didn't get around much. I was there the day before the Covid virus shut everything down. Thank you for adding so much to my life.

[@angelsbite5898]

Canters?

[@abeautifuldisaster3091]

Scott thank you so much for doing these videos. I don’t travel but would love to see all the places you show so thank you so so much. Keep it up

[@Clover5419]

Facinating. Thank you Scott.

[@simpsonut1297]

Thank you, great video as always! I live pretty local, Hollywood Forever is a gorgeous place! So many greats there. My favorite epitaph is Mel Blanc’s- “That’s all folks!” Trolling from the grave, what a legend 😅

[@johncordbooks593]

Dear Scott, your videos are so very important, and I am thankful for your presentations. I have yet to watch them all but am working on it. I was privileged to have worked at The Beverly Hills Hotel for nearly 3 years from 1982-1985, rising to become Relief Night Manager, sometimes working for weeks as the full time Night Manager when he was on vacation. Shortly before I took a job with higher wages there was a crime in the Crescent Wing involving an ambassador that I & a few others knew about because I worked closely with the Head of Security. It was kept out of the press. Have come to learn this is not the first-time police & press keep certain incidents silent, not just in Beverly Hills. The ambassador survived, barely, only because his wounded body was discovered immediately after the assailant fled. I would mention this in a video if I could remember the date & the name of the ambassador & could provide some follow-up. I recognize some of the streets, buildings but see how so much has changed since I left Los Angeles in 1987. Brings back memories. Such a beautiful part of the world. Was raised in 60's Yokohama as my father was #2 Seniority Pilot for JAL, also stunningly beautiful and excellent weather. Stay well, and I look forward to watching your other videos in time.

[@twilafields6577]

Geez what I wouldn’t give to drive around for a week or more with you. Man you’re a wealth of knowledge. I love your videos. As soon as I seen you put it up. I clicked off another video to watch, so glad I did.

[@jomama5186]

I like the way your mind works. Nothing wrong with it. I enjoy your content. I think you are full of Hollywood trivia and memories. I think it's great. And I think you're great! And you evn have a great sense of humor. God bless ! 🧡🙏🏻

[@karenworden8717]

Love the videos you do I grew up in L.A. and Hollywood till the age of ten but I have always been fascinated with the dark side of L.A. and Hollywood I actually own your two dearly departed dvds and your six degrees of Helter Skelter dvd which is my favorite so please keep making videos like this one and I also loved the video where you showed your Helter Skelter sfuff.

[@wingrider687]

Please do more Scott... I really enjoy your knowledge on Hollywood's past! 😅

[@hughhaefner3317]

Cool to see these parts of Hollywood history. Funny is I lived there back in the mid 70s for a few years. I recognize many of the places you visit in your videos. I was just a young man starting out in life on my own.

[@Hubcapdiamondstarhalo]

8:37 I love it 😂. Thanks for taking us along with you once again. Awesome vlog.

[@cynthiasummers8238]

Oh my gosh!!! I lived at 6238 Delongpre for 13 years! And that was your headless story... I temember the two who lived down the hall from me. I moved out before the murder.

[@DearlyDepartedTours]

It sounds like Herve was a nice guy. RIP

[@ellenfagan4338]

Endlessly fascinating, as always! I love the L.A. footage with your fabulous narration...I love the gritty old portions of a city. I have loved the workings of your mind since the FindaDeath days - your frequent mailbox reveal & witty commentary (about the habit of people ordering the dishes named after them at Vitello's - "I'll have a bowl of me!"). Keep up the glorious work, Scott! ✌️♥️

[@marilynn76]

Interesting driving around Hollywood with you. A dear friend of mine lived in WeHo. He absolutely loved movies and used to hang out at the Grove. He unfortunately died of cancer in his apartment on Fountain Ave. and his body was not found until about six weeks later. This was in July 2012. It was devastating. He did have a lot of people who cared about him, but when he got sick, he didn't want to communicate with anyone anymore and cut himself off. Sometimes when bodies are found after a lengthy amount of time, it isn't because no one cared, it's because they wanted to be isolated.

[@tdpooh1972]

Scott: PLEASE DO MORE OF THESE! I loved it. I was addicted to Findadeath. I'd read as many stories on my lunch break as I could & not even eat. You know EVERYTHING about LA/Hollywood & celebs as well as true crime in LA. PLEASE.

[@goldenhoneysilk]

I do enjoy listening to these stories and watching L.A., I've been there couple yrs ago quick drive to pick-up greatgrand kids ( 3 ) just drove around for a bit was not a vacation thing, then head on to texas. trying to soak in everything. one day like to go back to cali. stay safe.

[@cathifowler2567]

I always loved your Hollywood videos. Thanks Scott.

[@karensundin3399]

Scott you have so much knowledge about Hollywood❤. Love it❤️. Never stop 🛑

[@beatles23]

Another good video. Always enjoy the information you give. Thanks.

[@ltcolumbo9708]

Dearly Departed the best Hollywood tour for the fame and forgotten stars of Hollywood. Trough of golden nuggets I guarantee you wont fund anywhere. Just wished he was as good with camera...lol. Sorry Scott...love you brutha Btw that was me who mistakenly told DrGiggles how much I loved the movie and Larry let me have it infront of everybody...LOL RIP Sir

[@HarryPalmer-P.I.]

Awesome story telling. Don't stop, love you man. So California

[@debragee4269]

I love these driving videos. Thanks, Scott! ❤

[@worfmaster]

This was fantastic! Please do more like this. I watch all your videos. You are my favorite person to watch.

[@yvettefilgo5383]

You present the true stories so well..Thankyou❤

[@JulieAiken]

Thanks - fun tour as always.

[@kplante7881]

Thanks for sharing!

[@darrin990]

From one Michigander to another, Scott your videos are awesome. Please keep them coming.

[@michelespock6575]

❤ your videos you are the best scott, always fun and interesting thank you for all the videos and the history ,behind them

[@lindasimpson6740]

Thank you for the tour. 😊😊😊

[@hudentdw2]

great insights about death cases I never knew, very interesting

[@ageoff684]

Thanks for sharing always entertaining!

[@jenmatjim]

I love your knowledge on all these vids. Wish I could have gone on one of your tours but I live in Florida and have way too many health issues to travel. Love everything you do

[@natalieangelo54]

LOVE UR STORIES SCOTT THK YOU FOR ALWAYS INFORMING US OF THESE INTRIGUING STORIES IN HOLLYWOOD AND BEYOND

[@tonyabroughton2531]

Great Video💯😃Thanks

[@dannyjohnson3307]

Your videos are the best, a lot of information jammed into 16 to 20 minutes. Please keep making the videos.

[@joyceaitchison5900]

I so loved these videos seeing the places the telling of stories so relaxing just sit back and watch Thank You.

[@LewisonTV]

Love your work - as always. Thanks Scott.

[@barbarajohnson9050]

Loved loved this tour! Thank you Scott!

[@fivestarAZ]

These are always fascinating! Really appreciate your knowledge and great communication skills. We had just booked a tour with you when everything went crazy so this is an awesome substitute. Thank you so much Scott and continued best wishes.

[@donculver153]

Cool riding around with you. I could take a week of it. Waco reference made me think of the time Joe and I went to Mt. Carmel. Spooky eerie place. Hope we didn’t curse ourselves by borrowing the artifacts we sent you. Thanks for taking us along. Soon again please.

[@snappybabby4646]

loving those classic patio string lights.

[@lorikennison8938]

Great video, thank you! I hope you post more like this

[@clpeters23]

Fascinating, as always.

[@Happyland_Motel_Gamer_Cat]

Michael i really like your random tours it is so interesting.

[@cherihill2003]

Interesting! Thank you Scott.

[@kevinhensley4643]

Thank you.. I wish your tours could have continued. Very interesting, and your knowledge is amazing.

[@johnkeith2450]

Always great to hear your stories

[@MB-vu3ow]

I love listening to you, Scott, whether it’s stories, movie reviews, or package openings.

[@nikkibest5010]

So interesting. Thank you so much for taking the time to make these cool videos. So appreciated.

[@kccarrtheoregonhillbillyhi4803]

Thanks for sharing

[@paulcarlsen4088]

I would definitely book a tour if you guys ever open again!

[@heatherrau2236]

Very good job on the video thank u for sharing this

[@thornrob]

It was always my dream to take one of your tours! I wasn't able to get out to LA until last year unfortunately. Thanks for posting videos like this!

[@59LesPaul]

Love these types of videos! Looking forward to more!

[@aliciaortega1140]

I'm new to your videos, thank you so much for taking us along with you ❤