Days before her disappearance, Ebby accused 4 men of raping her at a party and filming it. In the News. Click here to get breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases in the True Crime Newsletter. A Celebration of Ebbys Life will be held by the family at a local church, Christ Community Church, on May 26 at 2 p.m. Steppach went missing on Oct. 24, 2015, after she was supposed to meet her stepfather at her grandmothers home in West Little Rock, KATV reports. They are all good bois and gals but the science just isnt there. The last known contact she had on October 25 was with her older brother, Trevor. And Ebby seemingly vanished without a trace. The remains were found near a memorial for Steppach, police said. He also added that they have persons of interest in the case and have interviewed multiple people, but no one had been named a suspect at this time. So we had to wait. Arkansas Online series about Ebbys disappearance: https://www.arkansasonline.com/ebby/, Stories of the Unsolved blog post: https://storiesoftheunsolved.com/2019/02/02/the-murder-of-ebby-steppach/, Arkansas Online article about police mishandling evidence & acting inappropriately: https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/may/31/report-of-smell-dismissed-in-15-2018053/?page=2, THV11 follow up one year after remains were found: https://www.thv11.com/article/features/one-year-later-the-search-for-justice-in-ebby-steppach-case-continues/91-beb932ec-171e-481a-83a8-068ac173a8e2. 'This Is Not A Cold Case,' Says Retired Detective About Ebby Steppach's Death Dailymotion yesterday at 1:40 AM Larry the No10 Downing Street Cat takes on a fox Video player from Dailymotion. [4], On October 27, Steppach's 2003 Volkswagen Passat was discovered by a security guard abandoned in a parking lot near a wooded area in Chalamont Park, a neighborhood park in west Little Rock. He started by searching areas around the accused mens homes, ditches, the woods and other areas that someone could dump a body. I understand her strong will, I understand all of that. The daughter of two hair stylists, she was already immersed in that world and the craft came naturally. Missing Florida mother found deceased in Alabama, Where is 4-year-old Codi Bigsby, missing from Hampton, VA, Ill either see you again or never see you again The Disappearance of Daniel Robinson, Destiny Jacksons body was found in the Las Vegas desert after she was killed during a car jacking, Spooky Houses youll be DYING to stay far away from, Suzanne Morphew (49) has been missing since May 10th, 2020 her husband has been arrested, FOUND SAFE- Laura Lacie Read- missing from Midtown, Houston, after her child is found alone, Dr. Beth Potter, her husband, Robin Carre were killed and found in a ditch, Missing Child Alert: Taylor Rose Williams (5) is missing from Jacksonville, Florida. However, the pair had made no arrangements to meet away from the house. That police department should be sued. She also mentioned it had been recorded without her knowledge or consent. Ebby had spent the day with her grandparents, and left their house around 8 p.m. telling them she was going to meet her stepfather. While initially believed to possibly be related to the case, it was later determined the leg bone belonged to an animal. [11] Extensive searches for Steppach at Chalamont Park had been held in the past. I listen to too many. According to locals familiar with the case, Ebby was about to report 4 men who sexually assaulted her, including the son of a police officer. He came in and saved the day on Ebbys case, Laurie said. While the search for Ebbys body ended in 2018, Tommy Hudson, the lead investigator on her case at the time kept working on finding her killer. Ebby was known as an outgoing and bubbly teen, who was close to her family and friends. Per a 2017 report, the men Steppach had accused of sexual assault had all spoken to police, though no formal searches of their cell phones were done for the alleged video of Steppachs rape. She was unable to tell him who she was with or where she was. If Ebby had been found right away, we wouldn't have had to go through this nightmare, she said. Four days after her disappearance, her car was found in West Little Rock's Chalamont Park. On November 3, 2015, a friend of Ebbys and her mother went to the park to look around. During this time in her life, she also got a job at the Foot Locker in McCain Mall, a move her family says coincided with a change in behaviour. Ebbys family was notified of the discovery and the remains were sent to the state crime lab, where they were determined to be those of the missing girl. As they felt local police werent taking the case seriously, Ebbys family hired private investigator Monty Vickers, who acted as a go-between between them and investigators. Laurie said she was with her husband out to dinner at the time, but had no idea about the text. Ebby said, Im fucked up, and then hung up. I would give anything to hear her laugh again. In 2010, Amber Tuccaro was seen getting into the car of What are some cases involving murder or suspicious What is a case where the victim was found out to have What is a baffling case that doesn't get the attention it Brooklyn Jane Doe (2015) Identified As Missing Mother. Police aren't known for their willingness to investigate rapes, or their their tact when dealing with victims. Ebby Jane Steppach had dreams of becoming a cosmetologist. However, that never happened. Ebbys family contacted everyone they knew and anyone they thought may have been in contact with Ebby. From the first word of her disappearance to now, the Steppach case has plagued the public and police, as no suspect, or suspects, have been formally charged neither for the alleged rape nor the murder. In May 2018, the Cold Case Unit teamed up with the FBI and the Public Works Department to search a drainage pipe in Chalamont Park using robots with video cameras. Lauries family also hired TJ Ward, an Atlanta based P.I. [4] When he called her back, she answered, this time telling him she was in her car but was unsure where she was parked. Many personal items were strewn about the car, including Ebbys phone, wallet and contact lenses. Laurie says that's because no one has figured out what - or who - caused Ebby's death. "Because I know I would've been hysterical and rushed over. Working off a gut instinct, Hudson told Dateline he felt they needed to take another look in the park where Ebbys car was found back in 2015. Sadly, this time Ebbys remains were finally found. Steppach's family released a statement Wednesday evening after they were notified of the Arkansas State Crime Lab results. She later learned that Michael had agreed to help Ebby, so he took Laurie home and attempted to reach Ebby to make a plan. At around 2:00pm on October 25, Trevor managed to get a hold of his sister, who said she was parked outside his house. The daughter of two hair stylists, she was already immersed in that world and the craft came naturally. Yikes just looked into this one. She saw the best in people and loved anyone who came into her life with a fierceness that was unmatched. It was the last time anyone ever heard from Ebby. Of the continuing investigation, Moore says, Weve never given up on this.. Could it possibly be one of the men who raped her,? On October 28, three days after Ebbys last contact with her brother, a security guard at Chalamont Park in west Little Rock reported an abandoned vehicle in the parking lot. She later texted the men implicated, threatening to report them to the authorities. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Ebby was a young woman with big dreams and a fiery personality, who loved her family and had a big heart for those less fortunate. ET. He had footage of it on his dashboard camera, but had since lost the recordings. Classic small town law enforcement incompetence. But no matter what happens, I have peace. According to Laurie, she had known her daughter was dead before the remains were discovered. who worked the case of Natalee Holloway. When it came to her education, Ebby spent most of her life attending charter schools, before transferring to Central High School in Little Rock during her senior year, after which she planned to attend cosmetology school and obtain her real estate license. The blockage was pulled up by the bulldozer and turned around and there she was, right in front of me, Hudson said. And they were stopped in their tracks. The family would like to thank all of you who have supported efforts to find Ebby, the statement read. And the burden of being the last person to talk to Ebby.. The next day, after seeing the vehicle still there as he did his rounds, he once again called and waited for police, who finally arrived around an hour later and discovered it belonged to Steppach. [3] Days before her disappearance, she had accused four men of gang-raping her at a party she had attended. Those who she loved most of all were her grandparents. So they turned to the police. That still begs the question why no one thoroughly searched the area (with or without dogs) in November 2015 when Ebby's friend and her mom smelled decomposition in the park. However, they claim they have no records of these calls having been placed. The security guard explained that Ebby met a man there on multiple occasions. Her step dad Michael says thinks she may have gone out to confront her rapists. Family: Ebby Steppach's Death is Being Investigated as a Homicide. He received no response and found she wasnt home when he arrived. Ebby spent that Saturday holed up in bed at her grandparents home, sleeping and watching Spongebob Squarepants. He initially hesitated to take the case, but once he saw the shotty investigation he knew he had to do something and began tracking Ebbys final movements. On Thursday,. A podcast did a great story on this and I cant remember which one. This one is so bizarre. She loves her family so much, she wouldnt cause her family this much pain, Steppachs mother, Laurie Steppach, told KATV. The next evening around 5:30 p.m., Ebby called her brother, Trevor, and told him that she was in her car, but didnt know where she was. Hell And Gone is a podcast from iHeartRadio and School of Humans that follows journalist and private investigator Catherine Townsend as she investigates unsolved deaths. Danielle explained she tried to warn Ebby that the new friends she was making didnt seem like the best crowd. In May 2018, Ebby Steppach's body was found in a drainpipe in her hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas, more than two-and-a-half years after the 18-year-old high school senior disappeared. Five months into the investigation, he spoke with the security guard who found her car. Along with the Homicide Unit, the departments Cold Case Unit also examined the case and came up with numerous theories as to what could have happened to Ebby. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Same situation btw, they knew she was going to report them for rape so they kidnapped her to beat her but 2 guys ended up killing her. Later, they basically admitted that the beginnings of the case were mishandled (without actually admitting it, of course). He had retired earlier in the year, but returned just months later to help with the new cold case unit. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Worried about Ebby, numerous family members tried to reach out to her, but received no response to their messages. Marking Ebbys birthday, every dollar raised from those in attendance went to the organization, which provides services for survivors of assault and human trafficking. I think the most frustrating part, as most would agree, is that the most obvious place where her remains would be, were never searched. TELL DR. PHIL YOUR STORY: Have a story in the news? It was an open secret who did it. 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