About
OddStops.com is a website that lists unusual places.
It is owned and operated by Double You Media in Wexford, Ireland.
The site contains crime scenes, crash sites, serial killers' houses, filming locations, mob hangouts, and places where celebrities have died. It also serves as an educational guide, as it contains key information about missing persons and unsolved cases.
We have researched and written extensively about true crime in the past. Using our knowledge, we may provide analysis about certain cases. We also emphasize accuracy over sensationalism.
Why we list these places
Many of these places have been swept under the rug because of their tragic histories. Understandably, many locals consider them to be a stain on their community. In their eyes, they represent a horrific moment in time that should be forgotten about.
Unfortunately, whitewashing the past seldom works. In our experience, it only muddies the details and creates confusion. This inevitably leads to rumors and urban legends, some of which seem far worse than the truth.
For example, in Utah, many locals are under the impression that serial killer Ted Bundy had a secret "murder cave" where he tortured his victims. However, if you take a look at our guide to Bundy's Utah locations, you will see that this story has no basis in reality.
In another case, we saw that someone's house was incorrectly identified as being the former home of Oregon serial killer Jerry Brudos.
While researching Ted Bundy's dump site at Taylor Mountain, we came across multiple examples of social media users trying to guess the GPS coordinates. Notably, all of these guesses pinpointed locations that were miles away from the correct area.
As you can see, being "hush-hush" about a subject can create far more problems than it solves. All it does is lead to speculation.
OddStops.com is more than just morbid tourism
While OddStops.com does cater to "morbid tourism", we offer more than just that.
If you have ever researched serial killers, murder cases, or other tragic events, then you will know that it is often difficult to find exact information about key locations. Typically, newspaper reports and books will only provide a general description of the area.
This can be frustrating, as seeing these places and visualizing their layout is vital if you need to fully understand a case.
Most of our readers do not intend to visit any of these places. Instead, they are simply looking for a clearer picture. They've read about a certain location multiple times, and now they want to see it with their own eyes.
Early on in the development of OddStops, we realized that our site could be a useful tool for true crime fans, researchers, and websleuths. This is why many of our location guides contain detailed maps and aerial images.
We hope that these resources will help clear up misconceptions, factoids, and bogus theories.
For example, most sources claim that the body of Gilgo Beach serial killer victim Valerie Mack was dumped beside an intersection. However, this is inaccurate, as crime scene photographs indicate that her remains were found beside an access road that is off the beaten path. Making this distinction is important, as it suggests that her killer was somewhat familiar with the area.
When it comes to unsolved cases, we believe that precise information is vital.
For all we know, a local hunter saw a suspicious vehicle in that exact area and decided not to say anything because the media reported that her body was found elsewhere.
How do you find and verify these locations?
We go to great efforts to verify that these locations are correct. We also purposely ignore online forums and social media posts.
To verify these locations, we use:
- Books on the subject
- Documentaries
- Newspaper archives
- Old news footage
- Police reports and case files that have been released to the public
- Aerial photographs
- Census records
- Property reports
- Other online archives
If there is a photograph or video with identifiable landmarks, we can use Google Street View to confirm the location. Because places tend to change significantly over time, we also use old satellite photographs.
To contact us, you can email us at [email protected]