Strange Disappearance to Haunting Murder... | The Case of Ebby Steppach

Just days before disappearing, Ebby Steppach became the victim of a devastating crime... The time between both events can be considered way too coincidental. This is Ebby's story and the long and disappointing trail of mistakes left in her absence.
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00:00 Intro
01:21 Arkansas
03:10 Ebby's troubled history
05:04 October 2015
08:36 Vanished... Clues...
12:54 Searching for Ebby (911 CALL)
16:24 New opportunity... Discovery...
20:07 Aftermath
22:00 Theories
24:22 Sidenotes
26:10 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
27:36 Outro
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[@wendymarie7151]

Hello Adrian! Glad to see you back! I look forward to taking the deep dive into Coffeehouse Crime!! Your channel is by far, the most intriguing and wonderfully documented. Thank you Adrian for creating such an incredible channel! My best to you and Nero 😊👍

[@alira9990]

have you done a piece on Allen Legere from New Brunswick Canada yet?

[@grec.]

I love that merch but i don't have a way to buy it 😭 it's so lovely.

[@GirlAJ-ff2lv]

Such a sad case... and the police really fxxked up this one 1million %! Someone should sue the police department for being so lazy and reckless!

[@TrishaSmith]

Would you do the James Bulger case. I was young when it happened. I would love to see you cover it.

[@julecaesara482]

The police failed to interview witnesses, didn't secure the camera footage, dismissed the parents and gaslit them, ignored complaints of decomposition odour from the area the missing person was last seen at, and showed no interest in this case. Could someone please inquire if a police officer or a cop's kid was present at that party where she was assaulted? Because they sure are trying to hide something disgusting

[@agiraffe3673]

Exactly what I was thinking, who are they covering for.

[@ennjaychannel]

I was thinking the same, I bet one of those boys parents are in the police officers......

[@dorerd]

This is my thought. The boyfriend sounds suspect as well.

[@simonclarke7309]

My thoughts too

[@142vids]

The ONLY and most OBVIOUS theory that he failed to mention. Coz we all know ACAB.

[@Kirby-zp6cg]

That detective literally had to COME OUT OF RETIREMENT and handle it himself in order for anything to get done.

[@sharingiscaring1952]

This is wrong. He was a senior but new detective for that department in 2018. But has since retired.

[@ddjsoyenby]

that detective is the good cop........the rest of lrpd suck.

[@Black-Sun_Kaiser]

Literally

[@permanentlurker561]

So, one good cop out of an entire force. Kinda disgusting incompetence. But not really a surprise, those lazy ass donut gobblers aren't worth what they're paid - stoner teenagers would do that job better. But we gotta pay these losers to phone in their jobs, cause reasons. Damn.

[@shhshepherds6319]

Yep! That’s really sad that it had to come to that. ❤

[@BexBrydie81]

If she text the guys who assaulted her threatening to report them then why didn’t the police take the details from her phone and at least investigate the assault?! I truly believe one of the guys is related to either someone in the police department or someone in the courts/law system and it’s just one huge cover up. Rest in peace sweet girl. Hopefully you will get justice one day 💔

[@Qleverett]

Why is that not a theory even mentioned. Hut suggested she climbed there herself

[@BexBrydie81]

@@Qleverett I know right? Poor girl 💔

[@kilbert666]

Given the state it happened in? I'll tell you exactly what happened. She didn't get raped. She let them run a train on her, and was embarrassed afterward and regretted it. The police found evidence that it was consensual, and to spare the embarrassment for the family, they never mentioned it. She got drunk and high and accidentally fell into a storm drain and died.

[@Boss-Possum]

​@@kilbert666 exactly right

[@rickwhite3181]

They can escape this world's Justice. But God's not happy with the filth that did this, he or they will get theirs

[@H0lland0ates79]

Little Rock PD needs to be investigated. Seems obvious they knew something and decided to cover it up

[@DeepThought420]

A word of advice the cops DO NOT have to wait for any amount of time if someone's missing! Do not take no for an answer when your loved one is missing!

[@owenhenwood223]

Depending on age unfortunately

[@Blocks2Blocks3]

Incorrect but I agree do not take no for an answer

[@DeepThought420]

​@@owenhenwood223 no if someone is missing they have no rule that says they have to wait! Age doesn't matter! It's a common misconception!

[@DeepThought420]

​​​@@Blocks2Blocks3 It's not wrong! Can you point me to the law that says they have to wait? I'll take any legal reason you can find..

[@Blocks2Blocks3]

@Deep Thought you speaking globally or American law. I can name numerous countries there is a legal requirement of 24hours before the person is legally missing.

[@NOCTURNALARROW]

Former sewer maintenance worker for a local city here... There is absolutely no way she pulled one of those lids off by herself, climbed down in there, and then pulled the lid back closed, again, by herself. She was most definitely placed down in there. We used cranes bolted onto the beds of our heavy duty trucks to lift, move, and load the frames and lids of sewer manholes. They weigh several hundreds of pounds. Idc how crazy of what kind of a drug fueled trip she was on. She definitely did not put herself down in there.

[@andrewdinns1746]

Exactly. The suggestion of the boyfriend that where she ended up was a result of a bad trip makes me think he was involved.

[@zakmartin]

If you really know about those drains... could she have ended up in the pipe by going into the hole at the side of the road?

[@boomersD9CAT]

@@zakmartin Highly unlikely,those openings are only 8” - 10” in height. Just high enough to allow water,and debris like leaves,pine needles ect…to flow In with the rainwater.

[@zakmartin]

@@boomersD9CAT But I gather she was quite small and thin...? If she did manage to squeeze in there (or if her body was forced in), would she have ended up in the pipe (where she was found). What I mean is, do the two entrances go to the same place?

[@DaBoaringDragon]

@@zakmartin Really trying hard to attack the victim, eh?

[@Primseygirl101]

I saw this girls moms today at my place of work. She’s lost so much weight and I just can’t imagine what she’s gone through. Losing two children in one year. Bless her and I pray what really happened comes to light

[@jayasmiah6617]

Oh my prayers for her mo Rip to them

[@024Nimma]

God bless that officer. Coming back out of retirement to help a family, so that they can get closure (as far as that is possible). Without him this case may have never been solved since the police did everything they could to not solve the case. Rest in peace Ebby & Trevor 🕊🕊

[@Santa-ny1yp]

So you have a sexual assault from 4 men. Then you have what appears to be police incompetence. Do any of those 4 have a parent in the police department? It sounds like a cover-up. I simply can't fathom THAT level of incompetence.

[@j.e.m8506]

Was thinking the same thing

[@PCLHH]

I would put money on this bet. And I'm no gambler...

[@thelogicaldanger]

Welcome to ARkansas, 4th most violent state in the US.

[@felixjones9198]

I reckon you're right there.

[@WhitneyDahlin]

‼️The names of the SAers should be released. They don't deserve to be off living their lives probably married with their own wives and daughters now since their victim mysteriously passed before being able to go to the police. Call them out. Release the names. Her friends and family KNOW the names. The police have done NOTHING with those names. When the justice system fails those who need it most, the American people will deliver the hammer of justice themselves. RELEASE THE NAMES

[@OnlySlams]

Are we sure one of these men aren’t related to someone on the police force? Police incompetence isn’t uncommon but this feels so suspect. Poor girl. I hope her family gets justice and peace one day

[@giovannigiorgio2262]

yes in judgment day

[@loristone9242]

That's a great point

[@ggraverobber]

@@giovannigiorgio2262 "For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil." (Ecclesiastes 12:14)

[@kiki.nico.]

Right?! This is beyond incompetence!

[@suzannelindsay2247]

Great question! Like that hasn't happened before!

[@lvleclat]

Wow. Gives a fresh meaning to the phrase "useless". 🤦‍♂️. Tragic.

[@jensmith7331]

I’m from Little Rock & this is a good overview of the case. The LRPD was completely incompetent. Ebby’s family, specifically her mother, who was just advocating for her daughter, quickly developed a contentious relationship w/the police. I think they even told her to stop calling. The mother had some connections & went around the police which pissed them off even more. I think they also thought of Ebby as being kinda wild & just categorized her as a runaway. The entire situation is so sad.

[@allisonrobertson2994]

I’m from Little Rock and this case got me into true crime. Everyone should know that the cop first put on this case was best friends with one of the boys, who raped her, father, who was a lawyer. And another of the boys was being recruited by the Arkansas Razorbacks. This poor girl’s death was covered up by the LRPD. No one is that incompetent.

[@bluedistortions]

This case reeked of a "good ol boys" coverup, something Arkansas is famous for. Thanks for providing the details we all suspected. Hope the killer is found before they become an officer themselves and continue the tradition generation to generation.

[@chimoneko115]

Names of the boys?

[@Insharai]

Was wondering. The only excuse for this much "incompetence" is a cover up, especially if someone motivated found her in 2 seconds, although I'll leave him some room if something more shady was happening.

[@chimoneko115]

@Insharai At least the parents must know the name of the guys involved at the party by now. I also believe that one officer would have spoken up by now unless they're all immoral morons.

[@Insharai]

@chimoneko115 about that xD with everything destroyed there would have been something, anything. Could be small-town skeletons, and I'm still allowing for something far more nefarious to be afoot, but taken at base there really doesn't seem to be much room for theories outside of the world's most depressing and absurd suicide...

[@sarahlangdon1965]

I am so f****** angry at Little Rock PD. They had everything they needed to find Ebby and they dragged their feet. I’m so sorry this happened to Ebby and her family, the damage is irreparable.

[@threexdaysx3]

they are too busy with their 150mph car chases.

[@damianpharaoh161]

Lol there's probably only 400 black people in all of Arkansas and Ebby still would rather be the girlfriend of a black guy instead of a white guy

[@SleepyFl0wer]

@@damianpharaoh161 skin color doesn’t matter. You are ugly because you can’t pull women so stop letting your moronic ideas tell you otherwise.

[@thevintaaagediaries]

@@damianpharaoh161 wtf why does his skin color matter? maybe he was the perfect match for her. she liked him obviously more than all the other many „white guys“ she met. your comment is so wrong and stupid on top 🤦‍♀️

[@flynnlivescmd]

That's wild. Y'all are known for being cheaters, lazy, and womanizers. Tis a shame she got killed by one.

[@nolag218]

such a small world! I moved to Little Rock the summer of 2018 (since moved). I heard about Ebby later that school year and never heard the full story until now. I even worked at the Chenal/Chalamont pools as a lifeguard. I’ve heard that someone in LRPD is somehow connected/related to the suspects. Thank you for covering a small town case!!

[@CovidConQuitTheCensorship]

That wouldn't surprise. Otherwise, they would have surely checked cctv footage, the men she said had assaulted her and that location with the smell. Corruption here for sure

[@macoroniwiththechickenstri3622]

Im at the high school down the road and I think about her all the time

[@CovidConQuitTheCensorship]

Fair enough 😂 It's just that it's like tiktok crap, the thumbnails and your narrative sounds like an infomercial. Just giving you feedback. Clearly others like it so not to worry

[@CovidConQuitTheCensorship]

Oops sorry, wrong thread

[@rabblerousin8981]

Dear god. These detectives deserve a lifetime of terrible sleep, partners who loathe them, and the knowledge that they deserve it. Prayers for her family ….. it’s one thing to lose a family member so violently but to also face this injustice would be too much for me, my heart would break.

[@PokemonkaDub]

I think that someone in the police knew something. Maybe one of the guys from the party were a son of the officer or something, because this doesn't feel like just an incompetence. There were lies like the one with the dogs and they were directly told about the drain, lied and did everything they could not to get in there. Feels like a coverup.

[@joyjoyz778]

Right?! It definitely looks like they were trying hard to not investigate it.

[@nhmooytis7058]

I had the same thought.

[@sama34]

I was thinking the same thing when I saw this case

[@gmr7494]

Yep. The guys who were accused of raping her are never mentioned at all as being suspects even though they would have the strongest possible reason to get rid of her....very odd

[@oatyoats4168]

I was thinking the same thing. The sheer level of incompetence is astounding like leaving the trunk open to destroy evidence and no questioning the alleged abusers or getting video footage is almost to incompetent to believe it wasn’t intentional.

[@mangoslormpy7618]

YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME. The cops CLEARLY have some connection. I would sue for destruction of evidence, delaying the course of justice, criminal negligence and maybe even accomplice after the fact

[@whensomethingcriesagain]

Or they're just aggressively unwilling to do anything because they know it would make them look bad if the case revealed how much they failed early on

[@dachsrottweiler]

It was probably them or their sons /relatives etc 😥

[@c.w.simpsonproductions1230]

This is one of the big dangers of small towns. In places like these, people connected to law enforcement have near-absolute power and can be extremely dangerous.

[@LexyWolfe561]

Used to live in one. I agree. Staying away from cops, their families, and close friends was 100% the safest thing that anyone could do. People in those circles "disappeared" far more often than the average statistics for the area and their cases were never taken seriously. It almost certainly had to do with the cops in that community.

[@annerison]

Agree

[@michaelwilde545]

I know I don't have all the info, but the info that is available makes me think that someone involved in assaulting Ebby was protected by the police. I'm from the southern US, and it's not uncommon for the police to protect the 'good old boys' and think that a woman's life isn't as important as some man's career or reputation. I wouldn't be surprised if one of the men who assaulted Ebby was the son of a local politician or prominent person, or the quarter back of the local football team.

[@annewagner196]

When the friend's Mom actually said she smelled decomposition coming from the drain, it was like a giant arrow pointing right at Ebby. I hope those investigators can't sleep at night.

[@nw6070]

What I do not understand is why her family didn't explore the pipe as a matter of urgency when the police failed to do so? Sure they can't excavate but they could have hired a private person to send a probe in there. And at that early stage the body would have still been closer to the opening before the month/years of rain washed her deeper in. Very bizarre. If it was my loved one and someone smelled them I'd do anything to look for them.

[@annewagner196]

@@nw6070 There might have still been some evidence at that point too.

[@azurecielo52479]

I hope they were fired

[@RedBeardBG]

And then to have the balls to report to the interview their cold cases investigators got interested in the tunnel, and saying they were just doing further investigations in the interview... no, the family and a retired detective did it because you guys couldn't be bothered.

[@chantelletrembath3345]

​@@nw6070 yes!

[@tanikathompson4103]

Why do people even join the police force if they're not interested in solving or probing crimes? Too much negligence in this case! RIP Ebby💛

[@bm-ww8kb]

0.1% are there to help. the rest joined for power and authority

[@tanikathompson4103]

@@bm-ww8kb Wow! I couldn't agree with you more & that's a real shame.

[@jojozep7820]

@@tanikathompson4103 you’re 💯 correct!

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

It's a job that attracts a specific kind of person. One that b m correctly named.

[@syednaqvi2740]

Standards for being a cop are pathetically low. Unfortunately this means a lot of trash that just wants to feel powerful gets through and ruins it for the few good ones.

[@laurachandler1871]

So vital getting evidence and questioning underway immediately. It's horrible how they even ignored people telling them of the smell so close to where her car was found. God bless her and her family.

[@ImJidionDaddy]

Not a lot of videos make me feel like this but this one hurts

[@hegemonycricket2182]

It always bothers me that when a missing person is first reported, the family is told to wait for a certain amount of time, yet we also know that the first 24 to 48 are absolutely critical. There must be a way to remedy this situation. We need heroes.

[@sancho8521]

... perfect example of an oxymoron. You are correct.

[@silent_pete]

I know it'll never happen, but I wish officials spewing this bullshit could be charged. Puts the blood directly on their hands when the person winds up dead.

[@sharingiscaring1952]

They literally have missing calls daily. It is impossible to respond to them all. Plus, the bad trip was the most likely cause of her death. No one is pulling or pushing a dead body down a pipe like that. But it's too boring for podcasts or channels to accept unexciting theories

[@diannshowers9129]

The show called The First 48 was based on true stories and its called that for a reason. The first hours for a child is critical. For an adult the first 48 hours is critical because the more time that passes the less likely it is to find the person alive. As for kids they are murdered within the first 3-24 hours.

[@rebeccagroschek9752]

@@sharingiscaring1952 murderers do a lot of things. This definitely wouldn’t be the weirdest. It’s of course a possibility.

[@oscaraiken5484]

This is criminal levels of negligence. Its really difficult not to get mad hearing what just seems like sheer laziness. They didn't check the cctv and they didn't even check the drain that had a foul odor meters from were her car was found. That family suffered so much.

[@AuditClerk]

Her death certainly ought not to go in vain, but instead serve as an opportunity to review the police department in Little Rock & their (mis)handling of this case. Improvements (I am vastly understating here) are necessary so that no other family ever has to experience just incompetence from those that are there to protect & serve!

[@zacharyhefner2208]

I have a feeling that The parents of the 4 boys from Party and the likely murderer could of been a high ranking police officer or have a lot of power and influence over Little Rock The amount of negligence and incompetence by the cops seems almost too comically ridiculous. The whole case may have been covered up or intentionally derailed

[@nightshadegatito]

@@zacharyhefner2208 wouldn’t be surprising. I’m glad the channel gives people occasion to think about these things.

[@zacharyhefner2208]

@@nightshadegatito No kidding the only other thing I can think of is the Police Force in Litter Rock is entire made up of Chief Wiggums.. I mean geez

[@nunyabiz3557]

Hard to get mad?! It’s infuriating! These no good lazy a$$hats… however, if I was the family I would’ve checked it myself when that lady smelled decomposition

[@vickie__chege]

from all the videos i've watched on coffeehouse crime, this just made me so angry cause why was the police so ignorant. they ignored literally everything that could have led to finding Ebby sooner. If it wasnt for the investigator who decided to go back i think they would have never found her remains. its sad really sad.

[@camgore4764]

Brawl in cell block 99

[@macalltaylor]

This is so tragic. Reminds me of a cold case close to home, 18 year old Thomas Brown of Canadian, TX. These cases are as infuriating as they are devastating.

[@LillibitOfHere]

Whenever an investigation goes this badly, it starts to stink of coverup. I feel for her family, they went above and beyond for her and got no help from the people who were supposed to uphold the law.

[@es68951]

Cops lie, cops steal, cops sell drugs... it ain't nothing new. Shit, I wouldn't even be surprised if it were 4 cops who did the SA and murder in the first place.

[@shhshepherds6319]

The poor mom. 💔💔

[@timberc5936]

My thoughts of a coverup also. All those officers, and anyone they are close with should be investigated.

[@luskdylan]

I wouldn’t be surprised if it was the deputy’s boy who recorded that video from the party or someone very close to the force

[@candicebergstrom4490]

If anyone ever finds themselves needing to report a missing person, go directly to the police station & ask to speak with someone from their missing person's unit. They need to begin the investigation immediately & you do not have to wait any period of time for them to begin.

[@almaalaska591]

Too many times we hear about police incompetence in investigations. Absolutely disgraceful what they did to her family.

[@DmanDmax]

They should check if any of those 4 suspects has any connections to the local police.

[@guanbulbus2376]

The police involved in this case should have faced criminal charges for extreme and ridiculous levels of negligence. You'd think that they had something to hide...

[@ddjsoyenby]

they probaly kbew one of the r@p1sts or thought "she deserved it"

[@cockyhemi-123]

She was obviously a basket case and put herself n shitty situations. Her parents should be slapped.

[@tlh0121]

Though finding her sooner wouldn’t have saved her life, just knowing your child’s body was laying in a gutter for years has to be a devastating and debilitating thought. I can’t imagine what her family has had to go through. My heart goes out to them.

[@missyannp36]

Not to mention the evidence that was lost because of incompetent, lazy people that should not be detectives.

[@d.rim.4275]

I saw a yt video about Ebbys case one or two years ago which included interview snippets of her family and I remember how my heart broke when one of them said how horrible the thought was that they were literally standing over her without knowing it during one of the search party they organized. This case was so badly mishandled it makes my blood boil.

[@attache675]

It’s like the police were so damn lazy and incompetent on purpose. True that finding the body sooner might not have changed her death, but all that time decaying, losing vital evidence, and not giving the family any closure is a colossal insult to every cop that takes their job seriously regardless of who’s involved. One of the guy’s HAD TO have a connection with the police department.

[@happysally764]

Appalling! That poor family, daughter & son. 😢 God Bless 🙏 Thanks for sharing upload. 👍✨ Love your channel from Australia 🌞

[@k6wolf]

There are so many things that can still be done; 1) phone call to her brother would have gps or phone tower pings. 2) her cell phone pings after disappearance. 3) autopsy of ths remains. 4) interviews of people in the party. 5) cell phone records of everyone. 6) cell phone tower pings of other phones in the area

[@foreverwander0320]

In the US-You cannot force the police to investigate or take your case seriously, but you can insist on filing a report as soon as you want. Don’t let them brush you off.

[@es68951]

No shit you can't force them to do something about it, it'd be a damn miracle if they actually do.

[@Deborah-ws7st]

They won't even help family with gang stalking and torture of victims and their children looking the other way or joining in on it very sad

[@BenchongDy]

A couple of Benjamins would be required

[@7JCDiva]

I think whoever killed Ebby is in close connection with the LRPD like one commenter speculated...it seems very obvious with their nonchalant attitude...I pray for Ebby's family and friends...this is truly very sad...thank you Adrian for your video

[@-xirx-]

Absolutely agree. A family member of someone with pull in the department. Doesn't have to be the k-rs, possibly was just dealing the dr-gs she bought/

[@Religion0]

Yeah, they are at absolute best incompetent and criminally negligent, but it's too such a degree that it seems more likely to be a wilful cover up and destruction of evidence.

[@leahberry3167]

Thank you for the prayers ❤

[@charissa6648]

Unfortunately, this is common and is statistically more about negligence& laziness rather than corruption& conspiracy. They think they know better and refuse to "waste" their time. Some are lazy and don't want to do the paperwork etc. Regular people like you& I cannot comprehend how they could ignore obvious evidence in order to solve the case. However, most of the time, it's just pride& laziness! Which is more frightening because, at least with corruption, there is a motive for their actions, and there is a trail of evidence that will eventually be exposed. I mean, it could be, and I hope it is corruption, but I lean toward incompetence.

[@WaCrex]

Perhaps the the killer them self might be in the LRPD.

[@lindabarnard7373]

As a parent this case not only breaks my heart but angers me greatly.

[@nadibat5929]

The thought of a killer walking around inconspicuously is quite scary.

[@missyrose2154]

If someone has harmed you in any way and you feel you need to go to the police please DONT notify the person or persons who hurt you . When backed into a corner some people get desperate enough to stay out of trouble that they would actually do the worst thing possible

[@Fellyfell]

Yes I just wrote something similar. There are so many stories where the girl threatens and ends up missing.

[@CremeDeLaNut]

Just wrote a comment about that also. If someone can easily SA you, do you think they care about obeying the law after?

[@markblaze4909]

Also don’t lie about being sexually assaulted and don’t just say sexually assaulted actually say what happened because it’s a huge range

[@bullitt7544]

She was silenced by the 4 or some combination of them. NO coincidence at all. Her wait to report the assault says 1 of the 4 was someone she trusted up until the attack. The "Weakest Link" of the 4 was likely pressed into doing this or baiting her to her demise. I can't believe cell data dumps weren't done, E Forensics not done? So damn sad, tragic. **I have contacted the Governor of AR with my concerns regarding this investigation, and I urge others to do the same.

[@ellav9022]

I think so too. She probably went there to meet one of them. It seems like she had been seen at this location before so I think she drove there to meet someone and he snapped and dumped her here :(

[@ellav9022]

I can’t believe they wouldn’t investigate the men who assaulted her or ex boyfriends etc. Check their alibi and nearby footage

[@bullitt7544]

@@ellav9022 I am convinced this is a murder and assault that can be solved. AR has a great new Governor that should be made aware of this case. I'm sure this can be solved

[@lindseyfrench5065]

I agree,I think she was lured there.

[@kellymorgan4304]

The ex boyfriend is a huge red flag saying what he did she was definitely assaulted by him and his mates then probably went to meet him 🚩

[@chrismarley3536]

Thanks, Adrian. You did good as always narrating & researching.

[@heidisherlock1572]

The Police’s ‘lack of’ concern, laziness and incompetence are frankly mind blowing 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@leannebalmer5184]

Watching the police officer talking at the scene, you can tell he's embarrassed, he's stuttering and looks ashamed that even after reports of the smell several times the police still never sprung into any kind of action. Are they just that lazy? What if it were there family member? Shocking! R.I.P Eebby,💜💕

[@jebbush6657]

psst that's the hint it WAS one of their family members: one of the rapists and most likely the murderer, that is. Cops protect their own, but the literal only thing they do besides that is find nice white girls after they're killed to scare local populations into giving them raises every year. There's no fuckng way this department just "decided not to" investigate when the work was basically done FOR them with all the tips. They were told not to investigate.

[@callanightshade8079]

It's an unfortunate problem that we deal with here in America. Corrupt cops. Many are lazy, many are on a power trip, many (especially in small towns) have connections that stroke their egos, and then we have the minority. The cops who truly do care and long to do the right thing. Cops are supposed to be here to help protect us but all they've really been doing for the longest time is going on power trips

[@-xirx-]

More likely involved in some way

[@davidowen5135]

I noticed that as well!

[@-xirx-]

Seems that ex-cop who discovered her was only "allowed" to search for her after he had left the police. This STINKS of a police cover-up, I wonder if any police family members were involved? Either the K¡ll€r$ or dealt drugs to her.

[@sukai121]

To think her case may have been solved so quickly if the police did their ONLY JOB!!! RIP Ebby 💔

[@dtmt502]

someone in the police covered for the killers

[@realvipul]

@@dtmt502 clintons come to mind. so much corruption

[@soniaoquendo9846]

The police really f up this case! So very, very sad. Thank you for reporting her case in your usual great style! A faithful follower!!

[@volusize]

That 911 operator was really nice, calm and compassionate. ❤

[@mandaleemilly6367]

I can’t imagine how frustrating and helpless her family had to feel when the cops wouldn’t do even the simplest tasks to find her.

[@joycegeertsma7115]

I can't believe the negligence by police, but also their claim they "didn't receive any tips"- which they DID. My thoughts go out to Ebby's family, who have lost not only Ebby, but also Trevor. Thanks Adrian for your integrity.❤

[@lunayoshi]

I thought the interview with that police officer on the news was kind of telling. "Oh, we found a body here, blah blah blah," and it's like... yeah, you found a body _now that you've looked._ Funny how you fail to bring up how many tips you got telling you to do so that you ignored.

[@azazello1784]

Stop it.. Police is underfunded.

[@Sciencenerd11]

people like you who make these videos brings awareness to unsolved/solved cases getting the word out there and i love that about your videos. Most of your cases i've never even heard of though! thank you for bringing us awareness as well as taking time to making these videos. 😊

[@familyofguardians7942]

Glad to have found your channel! I really enjoy your delivery. Great coverage of this horrific case. Maybe someday, the family will have the answers they deserve 💜

[@ms.hotdoglegs614]

The first question that should be asked is if any of the killers are related to any of the police officers in LR.

[@winterkind1772]

It breaks my heart everytime I hear about neglectful police. I am so sorry for Ebby and her family.

[@moemovesaround7831]

I love your videos that are just like this one. Perfect audio quality (mostly). Thinking about subscribing to the patreon just to watch for more videos just like this one

[@k.s783]

Thank you, you’re doing a great job. Very pleasant voice and demeanor!

[@JaimeLeighArt]

This story has always horrified me. I live in Arkansas about 3 hours from Little Rock. For several years people were convinced she was trafficked and there were “Find Ebby Steppach” billboards and news updates often. When the real story came out it was heartbreaking, especially knowing what her mom went through. Also the conduct of the original officers on the case was so disturbing.

[@potionshopnine]

I'd even say suspicious. What kind of detective doesn't follow such an obvious lead?

[@floral-smoke]

"Also the conduct of the original officers on the case was so disturbing." The good ol' boys club strikes again

[@hollyann9610]

@@potionshopnine How many people in Arkansas don't know the difference between decomposition and sewer gas? Seriously, almost everyone in rural states knows what a dead deer smells like, and it's a very different smell to sewerage.

[@JaimeLeighArt]

@@potionshopnine I’ve read a lot of local coverage on this case and the authorities were SO dismissive - they believed it was some girl sowing her wild oats … even though she had just experienced a horrifying sexual assault? They just literally didn’t give a shit. There were some rumors floating around that one of the guys involved in the SA had ties to law enforcement, although I never saw anything where that was “confirmed.” So yes, extremely suspicious and heartbreaking.

[@JaimeLeighArt]

@@hollyann9610 exactly. That lady knew what she was talking about when she called it in!

[@Sunniebby3]

Why the hell wouldn’t they check the MOST OBVIOUS PLACE?? This police department sounds like a total joke. Poor girl, so gorgeous 😢❤

[@bryonwatkins1432]

Adrian, you the man!!!! Thank you for your video’s!!!!

[@ShahnooreAlam]

Great coverage

[@GemRippers]

With the amount of F-Bombs dropped by Adrian, you know he's really pissed with this case, so I can only imagine poor Ebby's family / friends! Such a terrible tragedy. You are doing some justice that the LRPD never gave any of them, and hopefully this video can help her family/case in any way shape or form. Keep up the great work!

[@Im_Iconic-Youre_Ironic]

Not picking a fight or anything, but you most definitely don't know how ebbys family and friends feel. No one can unless you're either one of them, or have felt the pain yourself.

[@GemRippers]

​@@Im_Iconic-Youre_Ironic You are right, I have NO clue how any of them feel. Being a Certified Peer Specialist, part of our training is to never put ourselves in other's shoes because we/no1 knows what someone else has gone thru nor how that experience has made them feel. But, that's also why I said I could only "imagine", but even then, you're right, I couldn't. That 2 week CPS class was more difficult than any college course I ever took, in many ways, especially learning how to have the "tough conversations" mostly surrounding trauma. I only share in case there's others looking into this type of field / work; it is well worth it. All in all, it was a terrible situation that clearly has provoked many viewers intense emotions themselves, which speaks of the nature of the case itself, as well as Adrian's unique way of bringing the stories he speaks on to life. Prayers to all involved & may you be resting in peace Ebby.

[@Im_Iconic-Youre_Ironic]

@Gem Rippers Sports Cards Even then, imagination only goes so far... I honestly hope that her killer can be found. As a former criminology student who passed the course, her phone could be used in some form of evidence against those that sexually assaulted her. Its a clear motive given she had info and could easily ruin their lives with it. Obviously it's not really concrete evidence like a murder weapon having her blood and their fingerprints on it, but it's a start. Can't remember if they found her phone or not as I have extremely bad memory and watched this right before I fell asleep.

[@sparkles8344]

I can't imagine how her mom feels. It's heartbreaking to lose one child but she lost two. Those police officers didn't even try to do their job.

[@KarmaKitten01]

Just wanted to say… in terms of true crime content on UTube…. U’re posts are the only ones that I will watch more than once. I am always blown away by the balance you strike btw brutal honesty 👍 and compassion ❤… keep up the great work!

[@NNN2742]

Always respectful. Thats what I love about your channel! More focus on the victim.

[@mugiwarabon3374]

This is disgusting. There needs to be a lawsuit.

[@thefirm4606]

Spoken like a true American 😂😂

[@standupphilosopher7059]

A lawsuit because the police didn't even check cctv. The would have seen who did this. Many cases are solved this way. We need tenacious police officers who want justice.

[@lunayoshi]

@@thefirm4606 American or not, I think the lawsuit is warranted here...

[@mugiwarabon3374]

@@thefirm4606 ...Thanks?

[@TheQueenOfSheba]

@@thefirm4606 you’re a bum.

[@reiakari]

Kansan here. The reason Kansas and Arkansas are pronounced differently is because they are named after two different Native American tribes. The twist is that they should still be pronounced similar if using the langauges the two names came from, but the French happened 😅

[@eggsngritstn]

Came to say the same. Because French. Likewise, the "Ozarks" is the hillbilly way to spell "Aux Arc". The French.

[@zachariahsmith9130]

Which is funny cuz we can blame Europe for that actually😂

[@simonf-p3483]

it's still doesn't make sense. I speak French and we would pronounce both words the same 🤷‍♂️

[@zachariahsmith9130]

@@simonf-p3483 the s is silent in the french word.

[@eggsngritstn]

@@simonf-p3483 It makes perfect sense. The French named Arkansas; the English named Kansas.

[@CleopatrasNemesis]

i LOVE your work! and that 'explain this america' bit at the beginning- genius and comedy gold we love you documentary maker ❤

[@karenasmith77]

Very good Adrian!!! Love u!!!❤️

[@daisyplyler]

Thank you for doing this case! What a horrible thing- taken too soon and horrible police work! Anyone else love the random city facts he gives???

[@kathytovalin704]

Yes it’s very sad, the lack of action by authorities is maddening. My favorite parts are the subtle jokes about British pronunciation. I really miss the Brit humor since moving from Chicago to LA. Thanks for the kind handling of very sensitive topics.

[@mellamopaloma0316]

I do! ❤

[@rbarrett111]

No kidding. The kid is good.

[@satisfied656]

So much done wrong in this case, on every side and in every aspects...😮‍💨

[@mario-qi3yw]

I didn’t know most of the things about the states he talks about.😊

[@asdfghjklkjhgfdsa15]

What makes it even more painful for her family is her discovery after a couple of years, the feeling of losing her becomes fresh again.. they lost her for the second time again..😢 may Ebby’s soul rest in peace.

[@WhitneyDahlin]

Yeah what if she was alive in the drain?! What if she was tied up and left there? Boys too cowardly to actually end her themselves. The officer believed "due to the condition of the body" that implies she was tied up (or possibly the method left a mark on her body.) But what if she was alive and drowned in the heavy rained or died of thirst/ hunger or positional asphyxiation? What if they COULD have saved her? If they had taken the parents seriously right away. They should sue the department honestly

[@user-pq4hg1bc2s]

@@WhitneyDahlin omgosh, that would be so terrible

[@WhitneyDahlin]

@@user-pq4hg1bc2s yeah or maybe the boys were trying to scare her into not going to the cops? This whole situation is extremely messed up. I really believe they should release the names of the men involved. They're all probably married with their own families now. The only reason they escaped justice is because the victim mysteriously passed before being able to go to the police. I believe their names should be made known.

[@MisterOmega7-wi6jw]

I can't believe the news still credited the police for finding the body when it was the retired detective who initially called them to assist in going in the sewer

[@hardlydevilish9296]

Thank you from Boston

[@Sinneration]

I feel like the police had some connection to this. Possibly as a protector to one or more of the 4 men. It's crazy how the police just wrote Ebby off from the very getgo. Almost like they were helping cover the killer or killers' tracks. Just makes you mistrust them for sure. This girl deserved better than what they gave to her.

[@whensomethingcriesagain]

Knowing cops, it's more likely that they just didn't care at first and labeled her a runaway so they wouldn't have to do much work, and then later on they tried to cover up their own negligence

[@Love_NiqueBianca]

I can only imagine what the killers are doing now. Walking around freely knowing they got away with murder 💔🤬

[@MalloryHasCats]

And possibly even murdered others.

[@kaykayla6727]

And possibly even SA other people. This case is sickening.

[@Nicole-kc1vx]

They are likely in prison, that usually always happens. They get arrested for other crimes because leopards never change their spots.

[@MalloryHasCats]

@@Nicole-kc1vx The murderers were leopards!? heheehe jk

[@aimeehueman]

None of them will be at peace

[@brianf1132]

That clip you shared at the beginning made me choke on my coffee.😂 Thank you, Adrian.

[@alexandergreenfield91]

Human decomposition is a VERY unique smell.....I find it very difficult to believe given the multiple reports of exactly that, that her remains were then not found.....unless somebody attached to the case had some kind of senior police influence, or without genuinely unbelievable incompetence......it's a very sad situation.

[@SUNNYSKYTX]

I am disturbed by the fact that Ebby Steppach went undiscovered for so long. Her poor family. Why didn't the police check that sewer when they had complaints about the smell? There is no excuse - I hope the police apologized to the family. Great video - sad, but as usual - well done.

[@Alaryicjude]

Cases like this prove there really is no justice for most of us...

[@charissa6648]

I hope so because, at least that makes sense, but I think it's just pride and negligence. The retired investigator would have exposed their corruption because at least he cared and followed the actual evidence. This happens a lot. It's very disturbing!

[@melissabergeron1708]

Btw love your channel!! Big fan in Australia :)

[@ImJidionDaddy]

Hope she recovers from this traumatic experience

[@Areniapixie]

I can’t believe how incompetent the authorities were in this case! 🤯 I don’t think I’ve heard of incompetence quite this bad before. I feel awful for her family 💔 RIP Ebby

[@dylanmcshane9976]

Seems like they were in on it. Cops are often buddies with powerful criminals or they were coverring for someone.. This was IGNORING THE ENTIRE CASE. Not incompetence. Did you even watch the video? How could anyone think this was just mistakes being made. How could you be so stupid.

[@rdy2dstry]

i doubt it's incompetence much more likely corruption

[@CAHSR2020]

They should have taken her safety much more seriously than she did.

[@lindahamilton3569]

I know right what were they thinking or not thinking?!?!?

[@tyrlant2189]

23:48 this guy is one of men who assulted her, probably involved in killing her. Supposedly, she was a good girl but then hung out with these guys and turned kinda trashy. Poor girl, her family should have told her not to hang out with them when they had the chance

[@missb.5227]

I can’t believe that the Policemen and authorities, who should protect people, could be so indifferent when a young woman is missing. This is so disgusting! My heart goes out to her, her family and friends.

[@shhshepherds6319]

Thanks!

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Thank you so much!! Cheers to you! ☕️

[@ricky1925]

My hunch is that the killer is one of the SA perps and the son of a cop. The delayed reaction so recordings and destruction of the evidence by leaving the trunk open were intentionally done by the department. So the son is likely the son of someone with pull in the department and protected the killer.

[@aubreyistnick4068]

I have some college friends who are from that area and they said it’s pretty universally known that those boys did something. Like everyone is on the same page. So sad.

[@ayjay579]

Something tells me one of those boys who she was about to report has the same last name as one of the investigating officers. This sounds like a classic case of “good ole boy” syndrome.

[@realvipul]

Clintons 🤔

[@shhshepherds6319]

Thank you so much for your wonderful content, I will definitely be purchasing a cool walnut engraved coffee holder from you soon. Cheers 🥂

[@QueenPea]

Rest in peace Ebby! Another senseless death! Comfort to her family and friends! Thanks for sharing Adrian! 🙏

[@LunaRose11]

This is beyond infuriating!! Imagine living every day knowing your child is in a drain, and no one will help you. Praying for her family. 😢

[@Mrzombieman]

that police department should be forever shamed, and honestly should have gotten reprimanded. Did they not go through her phone records and texts to find out who she claims assaulted her? Wouldnt that at least be a possible step in the direction of possible suspect? What a sad story that kinda makes me shake at the thought of my own daughter growing up.

[@NotMadNomadZephyr]

I didn't receive the last two notifications from your channel!!! Now I can enjoy a double feature...but c'mon KZbins!!!

[@sabrinasokal]

You know what I love about your style, is that you call out what needs to be called out without worrying what others think. The cops sucks in the l this case and do I believe they have prioritized this cold case...no. Why now? Utter bs. RIP Ebby and Trevor 💔

[@chekamystery675]

Thank God for the Ex Detective who decided to look in to Ebby's case. R.I.P Ebby 💝 and Trevor too 💙

[@buposinfa]

This case actually made me cry. To imagine her parents frustration and losing both children, they probably went through hell. I hope her killer is found so at least they can have some closure.

[@NickyBlue99]

You actually cried...?

[@nightshadegatito]

@@NickyBlue99 that’s what they said.

[@raf686]

​@Nicky blue did they stutter? Tbh why are you judging someone for it.

[@pikaphyu]

Sometimes I smile at how Adrian can manage to swear so calmly and politely.

[@derekfish7768]

Thank you for not making fun of the Midwest, even though you had plenty of evidence and chances to do so. I can't believe the negligence of the little rock police! Great video!

[@TheLastQueenofEgypt]

I’ve lived in Arkansas my entire life and have lived in Little Rock for the past 8 years. I have never heard of this. Thank you so much for telling Ebbys story!

[@MANIC3420]

I am very jealous.... I live in London England

[@Matt7R]

Oh my god, her poor mum. That's so unbelievably awful and I hope she gets justice someday.

[@karenrobertson2312]

New sub here. My daughter knew Ebby. This was a gut wrenching case.