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
22 years ago today, in 2002: The body of Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley was discovered at his condo in Seattle.
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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."
Jim Levenstein's house from American Pie (1999)
Filming Location in Long Beach, California
Jim Levenstein's house from American Pie (1999) is situated on Cedar Avenue in Long Beach, California.
Captain Steven Hiller's house from Independence Day (1996)
Filming Location in Los Angeles, California
In the sci-fi film Independence Day (1996), Captain Steven Hiller and his girlfriend, Jasmine Dubrow, live at this three-bedroom house in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles.
The hotel from Scarface (1983)
Filming Location in Miami Beach, Florida
The chainsaw scene in Scarface (1983) was filmed at the Sunray Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida.
These days, it is a CVS store.
Kitty Genovese's apartment
Crime Location in Queens, New York
In March 1964, Kitty Genovese was stabbed to death outside this apartment complex in the Kew Gardens neighborhood of Queens.
Her murder sped up the introduction of the 911 system in New York. It also gave birth to a social-psychological theory called the bystander effect.
The location where Ted Bundy stole a Cadillac
Place of Interest in Aspen, Colorado
In the early hours of June 13th, 1977, serial killer Ted Bundy stole a 1966 blue Cadillac from 805 Bonita Drive in Aspen, Colorado.
At the time, he was a wanted criminal, as he had escaped from the Pitkin County Courthouse just a few days prior.
The site where Maury Travis dumped the body of West Alton Jane Doe
Crime Location in West Alton, Missouri
In May 2002, the police discovered the skeletal remains of one of Maury Travis' victims at this site in West Alton, Missouri.
She has yet to be identified.
Nick Hogan's crash site
Crash Site Location in Clearwater, Florida
In August 2007, Hulk Hogan's son, Nick Hogan, crashed his yellow Toyota Supra into this palm tree on Court Street in Clearwater, Florida.
The passenger in the car, John Graziano, suffered serious brain damage.
The location where Luzerne County Jane Doe was found
Body Location in Black Creek Township, Pennsylvania
In August 1973, a motorist discovered the body of a woman at this site beside the I-80 in Black Creek Township, Pennsylvania.
The victim, who had been doused in sulfuric acid, remains unidentified.
The Palma Boys Social Club
Mob Hangout in 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.
Gary Coleman's house
Celebrity House in Santaquin, Utah
On May 26th, 2010, actor Gary Coleman was fatally injured after he fell down the stairs at this house in Santaquin, Utah.
He died two days later after he was taken off life support.
The sidewalk where Mark Diggs was murdered
Crime Location in Los Angeles, California
Mark Diggs was shot dead on this sidewalk in downtown Los Angeles on November 27th, 2023.
He is believed to be the second victim of a suspected serial killer who murdered three homeless men in late November 2023.
The alley where Jose Bolanos was murdered
Crime Location in Los Angeles, California
Jose Bolanos was shot dead in this alley in South Los Angeles on November 26th, 2023.
He is believed to be the first victim of a suspected serial killer who murdered three homeless men in late November 2023.
Matthew Perry's house
Death House in Pacific Palisades, California
In October 2023, Friends actor Matthew Perry was found dead in his hot tub at this house in Pacific Palisades, California.
He was 54 years old.
Lindsay Lohan's 2005 crash site
Crash Site Location in Los Angeles, California
In October 2005, actress Lindsay Lohan crashed into the side of a van at this section of Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles.
She was not found to be at fault.
The building where the Groovy Murders took place
Crime Location in Manhattan, New York
In 1967, Linda Fitzpatrick and James "Groovy" Hutchinson were murdered in the cellar of 169 Avenue B in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan.
The case received significant media attention due to Fitzpatrick's wealthy background.
Frank DeCicco's house
Mobster House in Staten Island, New York
Gambino underboss Frank DeCicco lived at this house on Staten Island until his assassination in April 1986.
The location where Marilyn Monroe's dress photo was taken
Photo Location in Manhattan, New York
Marilyn Monroe's iconic dress photograph was taken at this subway grate on the southwestern corner of Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street in Manhattan.
The location where Laquetta Mae Gunther was found murdered
Crime Location in Daytona Beach, Florida
In December 2005, Laquetta Mae Gunther was found murdered in this alley on North Beach Street in Daytona Beach.
Serial killer Robert Hayes was later found guilty of her murder.
The Motion Lounge: Sonny Black's club
Mob Hangout in 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.