OddStops.com lists unusual places such as crime scenes, filming locations, famous crash sites, and serial killers' houses. We also raise awareness about missing persons and unsolved cases by providing breakdowns of locations.
On This Day
25 years ago today, in 2000: Rap star 50 Cent was shot nine times outside of his grandmother's house in Queens, New York.
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15 years ago today, in 2010: Slipknot bassist Paul Gray died from an accidental overdose at a hotel in Urbandale, Idaho.
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9 years ago today, in 2016: Gareth Hutch was shot dead by two gunmen outside the Avondale House apartment building in Dublin, Ireland.
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The bar from Goodfellas (1990)
Filming Location in Queens, New York
The bar scenes in the mob movie Goodfellas (1990) were filmed at this bar in Queens.
Lizzie Borden's house
Crime Location in Fall River, Massachusetts
In August 1982, Andrew and Abby Borden were found murdered at this house in Fall River, Massachusetts.
Their daughter, Lizzie, was later found not guilty of the crime.
Israel Keyes' house
Serial Killer House in Anchorage, Alaska
Serial killer Israel Keyes lived at this house on Spurr Lane in Anchorage, Alaska, up until his arrest in March 2012.
The house from Married With Children
Filming Location in Deerfield, Illinois
The exterior shots of Al Bundy's house in "Married... with Children" were filmed at this property in Deerfield, Illinois.
Michael Jackson's Thriller house
Filming Location in Los Angeles, California
The house scene in Michael Jackson's "Thriller" was filmed at this property in the historic Angelino Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles.
The location where Janecia Peters was found
Crime Location in Los Angeles, California
The body of Janecia Peters was found in this alleyway off South Western Avenue on January 1st, 2007.
Peters was the last known victim of serial killer Lonnie David Franklin Jr.
The bar where Carla Vicentini went missing
Missing Person in Newark, New Jersey
Carla Vicentini disappeared after leaving this bar in Newark in the early hours of February 10th, 2006.
Her case remains unsolved.
The Villisca Axe Murder House
Crime Location in Villisca, Iowa
On June 10th, 1912, an unidentified killer entered this residence in Villisca, Iowa, and murdered eight people with an ax.
The case remains unsolved.
The location where Brian Thompson was murdered
Crime Location in Manhattan, New York
On December 4th, 2024, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot dead at this section of West 54th Street in Manhattan.
The barn where Emmett Till was murdered
Crime Location in Drew, Mississippi
Lynching victim Emmett Till was murdered at this seed barn in rural Mississippi in August 1955.
Till's death proved to be a catalyst for the civil rights movement in America.
North Hollywood shootout location
Crime Location in North Hollywood, California
The infamous North Hollywood shootout took place at this Bank of America branch on February 28th, 1997.
Robert's Lounge
Mob Hangout in Queens, New York
Robert's Lounge was a mob hangout for the Lucchese crime family.
It was the headquarters of capo Paul Vario.
The Cecil Hotel
Place of Interest in Los Angeles, California
Since the 1930s, the Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles has been the site of a number of suicides, murders, and accidental deaths.
The cemetery where Jessica Keen was murdered
Crime Location in Plain City, Ohio
In March of 1991, 15-year-old Jessica Keen was murdered at Foster Chapel Cemetery in Madison County, Ohio.
Her case remained unsolved for 17 years.
The pharmacy where John Wayne Gacy abducted Robert Piest
Abduction Location in Des Plaines, Illinois
On December 11th, 1978, serial killer John Wayne Gacy abducted Robert Piest (15) from the Nisson Pharmacy in Des Plaines.
Stewart Weldon's house
Serial Killer House in Springfield, Massachusetts
Serial killer Stewart Weldon lived with his mother in this small house on Page Boulevard in Springfield, Massachusetts.
The Holiday Inn hotel where Julio Foolio was killed
Crime Location in Tampa, Florida
On June 23rd, 2024, rapper Julio Foolio was shot dead at this Holiday Inn hotel in Tampa.
He was 26 years old.
The house where Polly Klaas was kidnapped
Crime Location in Petaluma, California
On October 1st, 1993, Richard Allen Davis abducted 12-year-old Polly Klaas from this house in Petaluma, California.
He was later convicted of her murder.
Ron Goldman's apartment
Place of Interest in Los Angeles, California
Ron Goldman lived at this apartment building on Gorham Avenue up until his murder in June 1994.
Nicole Brown Simpson's house
Crime Location in Los Angeles, California
In June 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were murdered at the entrance to this condo on South Bundy Drive in Los Angeles, California.
Brown's ex-husband and former NFL star, O.J. Simpson, was later found not guilty of the crime.
The house where Brianna Maitland's car was found
Missing Person in Enosburg Falls, Vermont
On the night of March 19th, 2004, Brianna Maitland left her workplace in Montgomery, Vermont.
The following morning, her empty vehicle was found reversed into this abandoned house.
The location where Tania Nicol was found
Crime Location in Ipswich, Suffolk, England
The body of Tania Nicol was discovered at this section of the Belstead Brook River in Ipswich on December 8th, 2006.
The 19-year-old was the first known victim of serial killer Steve Wright.
Steve Wright's house
Serial Killer House in 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.
David Glatzel's house
Alleged Haunting Site in Brookfield, Connecticut
This is the former home of David Glatzel.
In 1980, Glatzel's family claimed that the 11-year-old had become possessed by a demonic spirit.
The Brookfield Boarding Kennels
Crime Location in Brookfield, Connecticut
In February 1981, Arne Cheyenne Johnson killed his landlord, Alan Bono, at the Brookfield Boarding Kennels in Connecticut.
His story was later dramatized in the horror film The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021).
The house where Peter Weinberger was kidnapped
Crime Location in Westbury, New York
On July 4th, 1956, baby Peter Weinberger was kidnapped from this house on Albemarle Road in Westbury.
Many Long Island residents considered it to be the crime of the century.
The location where Michelle Le was found
Crime Location in Pleasanton, California
In September 2011, a search volunteer discovered the remains of missing woman Michelle Le near this dirt path in Pleasanton, California.
The 26-year-old had been murdered by her former friend roughly three months prior.
The location where Lindsey Pearlman was found
Death Location in Los Angeles, California
On the morning of February 18th, 2022, actress Lindsey Pearlman was found dead in her vehicle at this street corner in Hollywood.
Her death was later ruled a suicide.
Philip Seymour Hoffman's apartment
Death Location in Manhattan, New York
In February 2014, Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman died from an overdose at this apartment on Bethune Street in Manhattan.
He was 46 years old.
The location where Brittanee Drexel was found
Crime Location in Georgetown, South Carolina
The remains of Brittanee Drexel were found buried beside a dirt road at this site near Georgetown, South Carolina, in May 2022.
By that point, the teenager had been missing for 13 years.
The location where Asha Degree went missing
Missing Person in Shelby, North Carolina
In February 2000, nine-year-old Asha Degree disappeared after she left her home in the early hours of the morning.
The authorities believe that she fell victim to foul play.
The location where "Prepare to Meet Thy God" was taken
Photo Location in Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland
In 1987, a British Army EOD officer was photographed walking past a sign that read, "Prepare to Meet Thy God", at this street corner in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
A member of his squad took the iconic picture.
The Hole: The mafia's graveyard
Mob Burial Site in Queens, New York
In May 1981, three Bonanno crime family capos were buried at this vacant lot in The Hole.
Two of the men remained undiscovered until October 2004, when the FBI launched a fresh dig at the site.
Anna Williams' house
Place of Interest in Wichita, Kansas
In April 1979, Anna Williams narrowly escaped the BTK killer, Dennis Rader, by arriving home much later than usual.
Roughly six weeks later, he anonymously mailed her a poem titled, "Oh Anna, why didn't you appear."