OddStops.com lists unusual places that people can visit. Our website contains odd and unique locations such as crime scenes, filming locations, and even serial killer's houses.
The house where Paris Bennett murdered his sister.
Crime Location in Abilene, Texas, United States
In September of 2007, Paris Bennett murdered his four-year-old sister, Ella, at this house in Abilene, Texas.
The case was featured in the documentary "Psychopath with Piers Morgan."
Johnny Gosch's house.
Place of Interest in West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
In September of 1982, Johnny Gosch left this house in West Des Moines to deliver his paper route.
Shortly afterwards, the 12-year-old vanished without a trace.
Travis Alexander's house.
Crime Location in Mesa, Arizona, United States
On June 9th, 2008, Travis Alexander was stabbed to death at this house in Mesa, Arizona.
Five years later, his ex-girlfriend, Jodi Arias, was found guilty of his murder.
Chester Bennington's house.
Place of Interest in Palos Verdes Estates, California, United States
In the early hours of July 20th, 2017, Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington committed suicide at this house in the Palos Verdes Estates neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.
He was 41 years old.
The hotel where Jeffrey Dahmer murdered Steven Tuomi.
Crime Location in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
In September of 1987, serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer murdered 24-year-old Steven Tuomi at the Ambassador Hotel in Milwaukee.
Afterwards, he put Tuomi's body into a suitcase and brought it back to his grandmother's house.
Jeffrey Dahmer's grandmother's house.
Serial Killer House in West Allis, Wisconsin, United States
Between 1981 and 1990, serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer lived with his grandmother at this house in the West Allis suburb of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Three of his victims were murdered at this location.
The site where Skylar Neese was murdered.
Crime Location in Spraggs, Pennsylvania, United States
This is the location where 16-year-old Skylar Neese was murdered by her two friends.
It is situated on a remote road in Wayne Township, Pennsylvania.
The house where actor Michael Jace shot his wife.
Crime Location in Los Angeles, California, United States
In 2014, actor Michael Jace fatally shot his wife at this house in the Park Mesa Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.
Two years later, he was found guilty of second-degree murder and sentenced to 40 years to life in prison.
The liquor store from Superbad.
Filming Location in Los Angeles, California, United States
This is the location of the liquor store from the comedy movie Superbad (2007).
It is situated on Victory Boulevard in Glendale, California.
The house where actor Hervé Villechaize committed suicide.
Place of Interest in Los Angeles, California, United States
On September 4th, 1993, Fantasy Island actor Hervé Villechaize committed suicide at this house in the North Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Beansie's pizzeria from The Sopranos.
Filming Location in Paterson, New Jersey, United States
This is the filming location of Beansie's pizzeria from The Sopranos. It is situated at 331 Main Street in Paterson, New Jersey.
The cemetery from Hocus Pocus.
Filming Location in Marblehead, Massachusetts, United States
This is the filming location of the cemetery from Hocus Pocus (1993).
This is the place where two bullies accosted Max and stole his trainers.
The house from Hocus Pocus.
Filming Location in Salem, Massachusetts, United States
This is the filming location of the house from the Halloween movie Hocus Pocus (1993).
In real life, it is situated in Salem, Massachusetts.
Jeffrey Dahmer's childhood home.
Serial Killer House in Akron, Ohio, United States
Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer grew up in this house on West Bath Road, on the northwestern outskirts of Akron, Ohio.
This is the place where he committed his first known murder.
David Berkowitz's apartment.
Serial Killer House in Yonkers, New York, United States
Serial killer David Berkowitz lived at this apartment in Yonkers, New York, up until his arrest in August of 1977.
Since then, both the name and the address of the building have been changed.
The mall where Ted Bundy attempted to abduct Leslie Parmenter.
Crime Location in Jacksonville, Florida, United States
On February 8th, 1978, 14-year-old Leslie Parmenter was approached by a strange man at this parking lot in Jacksonville, Florida.
Later, it emerged that the man in question was Ted Bundy.
Maury Travis' house.
Serial Killer House in St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Serial killer Maury Troy Travis lived at this house on Ford Drive in St. Louis up until his arrest in June of 2002.
It is believed that he murdered his victims in the basement of the property.
The car wash where Orlando Anderson was shot.
Crime Location in Los Angeles, California, United States
In May of 1998, Southside Crips member Orlando Anderson was shot dead at this car wash in Compton, Los Angeles.
Anderson is the prime suspect in the murder of rap star Tupac Shakur.
Kavanaugh's bar from The Wire.
Filming Location in Baltimore, Maryland, United States
This is the filming location of Kavanaugh's bar from The Wire.
It is situated on the corner of Lexington Street and Guilford Avenue in Downtown Baltimore.
The street where Paul Stine was shot by the Zodiac Killer.
Crime Location in San Francisco, California, United States
This is the location where the Zodiac Killer shot taxi driver Paul Stine.
It is situated on Washington Street in the Presidio Heights neighborhood of San Francisco.
The Lake Berryessa murder site.
Crime Location in Napa, California, United States
In September of 1969, the Zodiac Killer stabbed Bryan Hartnell and Cecelia Shepard while they were relaxing on this island beside Lake Berryessa.
Hartnell survived the attack. Shepard succumbed to her wounds two days later.
Arthur Leigh Allen's parents' house.
Place of Interest in Vallejo, California, United States
Arthur Leigh Allen is a potential suspect in the Zodiac Killer case.
When the murders first began, he was living with his parents at this house on Fresno Street in Vallejo.
The Blue Rock Springs murder site.
Crime Location in Vallejo, California, United States
In July of 1969, the Zodiac Killer shot Darlene Ferrin and Michael Mageau at this parking lot beside Blue Rock Springs Park in Vallejo, California.
Michael managed to survive the attack. Sadly, Darlene passed away from her injuries.
The Lake Herman Road murder site.
Crime Location in Benicia, California, United States
In December of 1968, high school students Betty Lou Jensen and David Faraday were shot dead by the Zodiac Killer at this site on the northern outskirts of Benicia, California.
The case remains unsolved to this day.
The apartment where actor Brad Renfro died from an overdose.
Place of Interest in Los Angeles, California, United States
On January 15th, 2008, actor Brad Renfro was found dead at this apartment in the Mid-Wilshire neighborhood of Los Angeles.
An autopsy confirmed that the 25-year-old had died from a heroin overdose.
The Gemini Lounge.
Crime Location in Brooklyn, New York, United States
During the 1970s and 1980s, members of the DeMeo crew murdered and decapitated more than 100 victims at the Gemini Lounge in Brooklyn, New York.
These days, the building is home to a church.
The house that actress Anne Heche crashed into.
Place of Interest in Los Angeles, California, United States
On August 5th, 2022, actress Anne Heche crashed into this house in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles.
The 52-year-old was pronounced brain dead six days later.
The West Mesa Murders burial site
Crime Location in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
In February of 2009, the skeletal remains of 11 women and one unborn baby were discovered at this burial site in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The women are believed to be the victims of a serial killer called the "West Mesa Bone Collector."
The hotel where Janis Joplin died.
Place of Interest in Los Angeles, California, United States
On October 4th, 1970, singer Janis Joplin was found dead at this hotel on Franklin Avenue in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.
A medical autopsy revealed that she had died from a heroin overdose.
Anthony Templet's house.
Crime Location in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
In the early hours of June 3rd, 2019, 17-year-old Anthony Templet shot and killed his father at this house in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The case received worldwide attention after it was featured in the Neflix documentary series "I Just Killed My Dad."
The location where serial killer Ted Bundy was born.
Place of Interest in Burlington, Vermont, United States
Serial killer Ted Bundy was born at this location on Shelburne Road in Burlington, Vermont.
At the time, it was a home for unwed mothers. These days, it is an office building.
The street where David Berkowitz shot Donna Lauria.
Crime Location in The Bronx, New York, United States
In July of 1976, serial killer David Berkowitz shot Donna Lauria and Jody Valenti while they were sitting in a car outside of this apartment building in the Bronx.
Lauria died in the attack after a bullet struck her in the head. She was Berkowitz's first victim.
The location where crime boss Albert Anastasia was shot dead.
Crime Location in Manhattan, New York, United States
On October 25th, 1957, crime boss Albert Anastasia was shot dead at this location on 7th Avenue in Manhattan.
At the time of the murder, it was a barber shop. These days, it is a Starbucks.
The motel where Selena was murdered.
Crime Location in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
On March 31st, 1995, Mexican-American singer Selena Quintanilla Pérez was shot dead at this motel by the former president of her fan club.
She was only 23 years old.
The location where rap star Big L was shot dead.
Crime Location in Harlem, New York, United States
In February of 1999, up-and-coming rap star "Big L" was killed in a drive-by shooting at this location in Harlem.
The case remains unsolved to this day.
The location where David Berkowitz shot Virginia Voskerichian.
Crime Location in Queens, New York, United States
On the evening of March 8th, 1977, serial killer David Berkowitz shot Virginia Voskerichian at this location in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Queens, New York.
The nightclub where actor River Phoenix died.
Place of Interest in West Hollywood, California, United States
In the early hours of October 31st, 1993, actor River Phoenix overdosed and collapsed outside of this nightclub in West Hollywood.
Shortly afterwards, he was pronounced dead at the age of 23.
The house where Andrew Lackey murdered Charles Newman.
Crime Location in Athens, Alabama, United States
On Halloween night in 2005, Andrew Lackey murdered 80-year-old veteran Charles Newman at this house in Athens, Alabama, during a botched robbery attempt.
The location where Ken McElroy was shot dead.
Crime Location in Skidmore, Missouri, United States
In 1981, the "town bully" Ken McElroy was shot dead in broad daylight outside of the D&G Tavern in Skidmore, Missouri.
Although more than 40 people witnessed the killing, nobody came forward to identify the shooters.
The murder remains unsolved to this day.
The location where Lorenzo Gilyard dumped the body of Sheila Ingold.
Crime Location in Kansas City, Missouri, United States
In November of 1987, serial killer Lorenzo Gilyard dumped the body of Sheila Ingold inside an abandoned van at this lot on Troost Avenue in Kansas City.
Two days later, he "helped" to discover the body by pretending that he was interested in buying the vehicle.
Lorenzo Gilyard's house.
Serial Killer House in Kansas City, Missouri, United States
This was the home of serial killer Lorenzo Gilyard until his arrest in April 2004.
Nicknamed the "Kansas City Strangler," he murdered at least 13 women between 1977 and 1993.
The site where Arthur Shawcross dumped the body of June Cicero.
Crime Location in Ogden, New York, United States
This is the location where serial killer Arthur Shawcross dumped the body of June Cicero.
It is also the site where a police helicopter spotted his vehicle and captured his license plate.
Arthur Shawcross' apartment.
Serial Killer House in Rochester, New York, United States
This is the apartment building where the "Genesee River Killer," Arthur Shawcross, lived between 1987 and 1990.
Shawcross murdered at least 12 women while he was staying at this address.
The house where William Spengler killed two firefighters.
Crime Location in Webster, New York, United States
In December of 2012, former convict William Spengler set fire to his house at 191 Lake Road in Webster, New York.
When firefighters arrived at the scene, he ambushed them with a rifle and killed two men.
The house where Nicholas Waggoner Browning murdered his family.
Crime Location in Cockeysville, Maryland, United States
In February of 2008, 15-year-old high school student Nicholas Browning murdered four members of his family at this house in Cockeysville, Maryland.