Keneseth Israel synagogue | Louisville, KY
Kentucky’s first synagogue underwent various transformations, with its most recent being that of a church. In 2021, a significant fire severely damaged the building, leading to its roof's collapse. The structure was demolished in 2023, and the church bishop was indicted for first-degree arson by a grand jury.
Kenneth Forbes lost his son, Kenneth Forbes Jr., to gun violence in 2012. Channeling his grief into action, Kenneth founded a support group for individuals who have experienced similar losses. Over time, this group has grown to become one of the largest in the area, offering comfort and assistance to hundreds of people coping with the pain of losing loved ones to gun violence..
Brandenburg, KY
This ballroom overlooking the Ohio River has sat vacant since at least 2019.
Sólheimasandur Beach | Iceland
Circle Line V | Petersburg, KY
Janae Wright
Janae stands outside of her Louisville home where she was shot while pregnant with her son years before.
Herschel Greer Stadium | Nashville, TN
The minor leage baseball stadium, unique for its guitar-shaped scoreboard, was abandoned for five years before its demolition in 2019.
Abandoned Home | La Costa, Spain
Initiation Well at Quinta da Regaleira
Sintra, Portugal
A mysterious, inverted tower featuring a spiral staircase that descends to a Knights Templar cross. It is believed to have been used for initiation rituals
Whitney was shot 11 times in a mass shoot at the 5/3 bank headquarters in Cincinnati, OH. She was shot again while trying to call her husband to say goodbye. Whitney pretended to be dead in order to survive, slumping down in the revolving door of the lobby. Miraculously, she did survive, and now she now runs a nonprofit called Whitney/Strong focused on reducing gun violence.
Castillo San Felipe del Morro | Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Algar de Benagil | Lagoa, Portugal
Terrell became paralyzed after an attempted carjacking in 2017. While trying to defend himself, he was shot multiple times in the chest, neck, and spine. Terrell has become an advocate for gun violence prevention work and recently graduated with his masters from NC State,