The family would like to thank all of you who have supported efforts to find Ebby, the statement read. After Ebbys family wrote letters to the governor begging for help, the FBI voluntarily got involved, but crucial evidence had already been lost. Ebbys mother Laurie told Dateline she was devastated to see Hudson leave, but is hopeful that Maxwell will solve the case and finally get justice for Ebby. Remains found in an underground pipe in a Little Rock park have been confirmed as those of Ebby Steppach, who went missing in 2015. A podcast did a great story on this and I cant remember which one. Her keys, her phone, her purse, makeup and contact lenses were scattered inside. What worried her mother most of all was the condition of Ebbys makeup. So when the vibrant eyeshadow palettes and tubes of lipstick were found broken and scattered throughout her car just days after she was reported missing, Ebbys mother knew something was wrong. Discover Ebby Steppach's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Her parents did not approve of her newest boyfriend, who attended the public high school Central High. Click here to get breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases in the True Crime Newsletter. [4], Steppach last had contact with her older brother, Trevor, around 2p.m. on October 25, 2015, in a phone call. The last known contact she had on October 25 was with her older brother, Trevor. A few days after she was last heard from, a security guard discovered her 2003 Volkswagen Passat running and abandoned in Chalamont Park, at 20600 Chalamont Drive. As of today, the case is still open and unsolved. He also said the medical examiner has determined a preliminary cause of death. And she took excellent care of it. The Search for Ebby & Allegations of Police Mishandling. Everything else? She also mentioned it had been recorded without her knowledge or consent. The final time she was with more unknown men. Poor Ebby. I listen to too many. I have peace knowing neither Ebby or Trevor are alone. ET. When Vickers contacted the security guard who found the car several months later, he said it was the first anyone had contacted him about it. She saved her money and worked hard to buy really nice makeup, Laurie said. There have been a lot of rumors swirling about why this case has not been solved yet. [4] The car had an empty gas tank as well as a dead battery, and the key had been left in the ignition. Laurie says that's because no one has figured out what - or who - caused Ebby's death. Her stepfather meticulously photographed the inside of the car and her belongings, just in case. Upon the pipe being excavated, human remains were found. She wasnt a so-called runaway. She remained silent for nearly 24 hours. To help keep the case in the public eye, Ebbys family created a Facebook group to help spread awareness via social media. Im so glad this is becoming standard fare in these subs vs dogs being infallible. Her life had gone through a few major changes as she . However, that never happened. Her keys, her phone, her purse, makeup and contact lenses were scattered inside. The 2018 discovery of Ebby's body in a drainpipe, just 60 feet from where her car was found two and a half years earlier, brought no closure to her mother, Laurie. who worked the case of Natalee Holloway. She was unable to tell him who she was with or where she was. He lived in a house on Lomay Close with his wife Neha, and their two children - a 7 /yo girl and a 4 y/o. On October 30, 2015, the Little Rock Police Department searched an abandoned car in a small residential park. It was polar opposite than the Ebby we knew. Ebby Steppach death has been reported as a homicide. Instead, Ebby got to spend that last day with her grandparents. As of now, the case is currently with the Little Rock Police Department Cold Case Unit, who say its an open homicide investigation. According to Laurie, she had known her daughter was dead before the remains were discovered. Cadaver dogs are much less likely to find remains if they're not fresh. In early fall, Laurie and Michael began receiving calls from the high school reporting Ebbys truancy. We could have put her to rest. Why this wasnt done, I dont know, Hudson said. But Ebbys specialty was makeup. I have peace because Ebby isnt alone. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. If I remember correctly, the original officer on the case was texting Ebby's mom on her private cell, and it was somewhat abusive and inappropriate. "I'm grateful that I wasn't told about that text, about what happened," Laurie said. This is the location where Ebby Steppach's body was found. Ebby Jane Steppach was born March 31, 1997 at 6:30 a.m. She died October 25, 2015, the day her car was abandoned at Chalamont Park in West Little Rock. So Ebbys mom and stepfather, Michael, told her she needed to behave in a respectful manner or she needed to move out. Exploring the 2015 disappearance and subsequent death of 18-year-old Ebby Steppach; Passionate for expression and individualism. By Harriet Sokmensuer. The Disappearance of Nguyet Thu Wiki Phung, Case Update: Brittanee Drexels Remains Discovered After 13 Years, Suspect Charged, The Disappearances of Tina & Bethany Sinclair. After the fundraiser, a birthday party was held for Ebby. And I knew it was Ebby.. 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. But her stepdad and I were really strict. Ebbys mother Laurie told Dateline she was devastated to see Hudson leave, but is hopeful that Maxwell will solve the case and finally get justice for Ebby. [4] The security guard notified police and waited approximately 2 hours for an officer to arrive however none did. So we had to wait. On October 27, Ebbys abandoned car was discovered in Chalamont Park in Little Rock. Did Dr Bob drink before he died? Thats what we think about every day. To help spread word of the case, Laurie appeared on Dr. Phil. Ebby Jane Steppach had dreams of becoming a cosmetologist. Published on May 23, 2018 08:25 PM. 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. After hanging up from her phone call with her brother, Ebby was never heard from again. Ebby Steppach case still open, preliminary cause of death determined but wont be released, One year later | The search for justice for Ebby continues, Days after Ebby Steppach disappeared, police shrugged off pipe odor, caller says, Mysterious 911 call and the disappearance of Cheyann Klus, Dr. Dharmesh Patel (41) attempted to kill his family by driving their Tesla off a 300 foot cliff, Ana Walshe is missing after her husband googled 'how to dispose of a 115 pound womans body', Jennifer Fairgate and her briefcase of bullets, Florida Cosplay/Cam Girl, Melissa Turner stabs her boyfriend to death and waits 4 hours to call 911, Tristyn Bailey (13) was stabbed 114 times, allegedly by her 14 y/o classmate. The next day, Ebby told her step father Michael about the rape, and they agreed to meet at the police station later to report it. They first entered the top drain, near where the car was found, and hit an obstruction approximately 70 feet down. Her car was found abandoned in a city park. That is truly awful. Officers with the Little Rock Police Department searched the park, but came up empty-handed. But someone else needs him now.. Together, they will continue to work on any new developments in this case.. I just knew it, everything in my soul, I knew something had happened to her, Laurie said. For Ebbys older brother, Trevor, the toll his sisters disappearance and death took on his heart may have been too much. Laurie said the days since Ebby died, have been filled with trying to find out what happened to her daughter in October of 2015. They're together. So we had to wait. Ebby Steppach died six years ago today, still no arrests Debi believes someone is responsible for her granddaughter's death, saying, "there is somebody or somebodies that know exactly what happened to her." Her prayer is that whoever is responsible will come forward and confess, leaving no more questions, only good memories, behind. https://storiesoftheunsolved.com/2019/02/02/the-murder-of-ebby-steppach/, https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/may/31/report-of-smell-dismissed-in-15-2018053/?page=2, https://www.thv11.com/article/features/one-year-later-the-search-for-justice-in-ebby-steppach-case-continues/91-beb932ec-171e-481a-83a8-068ac173a8e2. Learn how your comment data is processed. Family Member, Friend or Colleague of a Guest. She loves her family so much, she wouldnt cause her family this much pain, Steppachs mother, Laurie Steppach, told KATV. [12] Margie Foley, a family friend and mother of one of Steppach's best friends, claimed that she had smelled decomposition while doing a private search of the area, and alerted the authorities. The daughter of two hair stylists, she was already immersed in that world and the craft came naturally. According to private investigator Monty Vickers, Ebby also sent texts to her alleged rapists, threatening to go to the police with her claims. That was when they discovered Ebby's remains just 60 feet from where her car had been found. 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. Days later, Ebby's Volkswagen Passat was found parked in Chalamont Park. Dr. Phil devotes his platform to shine a light on the 2015 disappearance and subsequent death of 18-year-old Ebby Steppach; a story that dominated national news. For Ebbys older brother, Trevor, the toll his sisters disappearance and death took on his heart may have been too much. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Sep. 22 2021, Published 6:32 p.m. And they were stopped in their tracks. 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. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I think it was too much on his heart, his mother Laurie told Dateline. The family's private investigator had a bigger, more thorough file than the police. For anyone still looking, she is the subject of True Crime Garage's latest episode. And the burden of being the last person to talk to Ebby.. Her car was found abandoned in a West Little Rock park days later, but her body wasn't discovered until May of 2018 . Site Map. [4], The following day, October 24, 2015,[6] Steppach arrived at her mother's home, and informed her stepfather that she had been gang raped by four individuals[7] at the party and wanted to report the incident to authorities. All Rights Reserved. After Tuesdays discovery, Steppachs family released a statement asking for privacy, THV11 reports. That was the last time anyone in Ebbys family saw her. Towards the beginning of the school year, she left her family's home to gain her parents' freedom. Replies analysing and speculating over the mystery and possible explanations are encouraged. After Ebby disappeared in 2015, her family mounted a campaign to find her, and on May 22, 2018, her remains were discovered inside a drainage pipe in Chalamont Park. He had retired earlier in the year, but returned just months later to help with the new cold case unit. If Ebby had been found right away, we wouldn't have had to go through this nightmare, she said. In 2015, she was 18 years old, 110 pounds, with blonde hair, and only a little over 5 feet tall. Even though her grandparents were the last family to see her, they werent interviewed for a year and a half after she disappeared. The blockage was pulled up by the bulldozer and turned around and there she was, right in front of me, Hudson said. The Vanished maybe, before she was found? Their names, obviously, have not been released. Cheyann Klus went missing on December 2nd, 2017. By that time, I just knew in my soul that something was really wrong, Ebbys mother, Laurie Jeringan, told Dateline. 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. When she was 18 years old, Ebby started acting contrary to how those around her expected. Laurie said the days since Ebby died, have been filled with trying to find out what happened to her daughter in October of 2015. 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. Bob never drank again until his death . TM & 2023 Peteski Productions, Inc. 2023 CBS Interactive Inc.. a Paramount company. Ebbys disappearance was also featured on Nancy Grace. She worked two part-time jobs as a teenager, saving every dollar so she could buy nice, expensive makeup. Sadly, this time Ebbys remains were finally found. If she was a runaway like the police kept saying, she wouldve taken her makeup. "It was something I just couldn't shake. Andrea Cavallier is a Digital Producer for Dateline NBC. Searches were conducted of the park and the woods near where the car was discovered, but no evidence was found. Concerned, the family conducted their own search for 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. For Ebby's family and friends, they just want answers. Brandon Lawson The 911 call that led to a mysterious disappearance. Several searches were conducted in the park by both police and volunteers. That's what I'm wondering, too. October 25, 2015. And definitely her contacts. On October 13, 2005, Ebby's car was found in a small residential park, out of gas with the keys in the ignition. She would not let you leave a room without making you laugh. The last person to hear from Ebby was her brother, Trevor, on Sunday, October 25. "It was a gut feeling with all of us," he said. The case made national news and people from all over the world contacted the Little Rock Police Department and the family with bogus tips, some even claiming to be holding Ebby captive as they demanded money for her safe return. TELL DR. PHIL YOUR STORY: Have a story in the news? A family friend named Margie Foley had reported to the police that she smelled decomposition while they . The woman who reported the smell to police felt they had initially shrugged her off, not showing up until an hour after she had first phoned in. 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. Laurie Jernigan also claims that police refused to check cell tower pings from Ebbys phone. He has the answers he was looking for.. To laugh with her again.. She wanted Michael to go to the police with her to report the incident. And that's something that has given me solace.". Her feedback, along with that of others, resulted in the creation of a handbook that police give out to those whose loved ones have gone missing. And the burden of being the last person to talk to Ebby.. Her remains were found in a drainage pipe. So they turned to the police. Upon the arrival of police, Foley claimed she was kind of dismissed by the officers, who told her the park had been searched with recovery canines who would have picked up on the scent of human decomposition, and assured her it must be an animal or something.. Anyone with information about Ebby Steppachs case is asked to call the Little Rock Police Department Cold Case Unit at (501) 4043128. And Ebby seemingly vanished without a trace. Of the continuing investigation, Moore says, Weve never given up on this.. Investigations, which also promised to make donations to safe houses in Ebbys memory. "There was some evidence we were looking at that was found at the scene when she initially disappeared that bothered us," Hudson said. And I just became hysterical.. 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. However, they claim they have no records of these calls having been placed. 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. [11] Extensive searches for Steppach at Chalamont Park had been held in the past. Ebby was known as an outgoing and bubbly teen, who was close to her family and friends. Little Rock Police Capt. Shortly following the news of Hudson's retirement, Little Rock Police Department released a statement about Ebby's case: The Little Rock Police Department is committed to work collectively to resolve all cold cases; more specifically the Ebby Steppach case. Finally, her case was transferred to the homicide unit who were appalled with way the case was handled. "But if Tommy had been on the case back then and had found her in a week, they would've found who did it and we wouldnt have had to keep living this nightmare. Upcoming on In Pursuit. Remains found in an underground pipe in a Little Rock park have been confirmed as those of an 18-year-old woman who went missing in 2015. The remains had been about 60 feet from where the car was discovered. In April 2016, volunteers searched for Ebby, beginning in the area near where her car was found and moving toward a wooded area near Markham and Bowman. When she found out that the remains were found so close to her car, and could have possibly been found much sooner, she was angry. It wasnt until November 2016, almost a year after Ebby disappeared, that police formally searched the Chalamont Park area, turning up no further clues. In 1991 a woman was found dead by suicide in a hotel. I think a young woman was seen speaking with a young man by the park security. While the medical examiner found a preliminary cause of death, it hasnt been publicly released. Want Dr. Phil to Investigate a Situation or Possible Scam? And it was broken all over the car. Upon Ebbys remains being found, hundreds gathered for her memorial service at Christ Community Church on the campus of the Little Rock Christian Academy. "Maybe if we ignore it, it will go away." I wish my job worked that way. The remains of an Arkansas teen who vanished more than two years ago have been found, and police tell Oxygen.com that what had been a missing persons case is now a homicide investigation.Ebby Steppach, 18, was last seen alive on October 24, 2015. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Ebbys remains were found on May 22, 2018, a mere 60 feet from where her car had been found two years earlier. Our cold case unit is comprised of seasoned investigators who have retired as active members of the Little Rock Police Department. Ebby Steppach was born on March 31, 1997. Thats when Trevor told me something was terribly wrong, Laurie said. Her ability to forecast the sun despite the rainiest of days made her a special young woman, introducing serenity to a world that so deeply . General. Will Ebby Steppach ever get justice after police botched her case? And she started to push back rebel.. Unknown Ebby Steppach Killer- Arkansas- 2015 . It is a shame, because the culprits seem pretty obvious. But no matter what happens, I have peace. Then, Eric, Ebbys on-again, off-again boyfriend, reveals vital information on Ebbys behaviors right up until her disappearance. Instead, Ebby got to spend that last day with her grandparents. In May 2018, the FBI and the LRPDs Cold Case Unit (led by experienced detective Tommy Hudson) teamed up with Little Rocks Public Works to begin excavating drainage pipes at Chalamont Park. Relieved, Trevor went to his front door, but found neither his sister nor her car were outside. The remains were found by cold case investigators in an underground pipe in Chalamont Park, the last place Steppach was seen before she went missing. Many personal items were strewn about the car, including Ebbys phone, wallet and contact lenses. He had footage of it on his dashboard camera, but had since lost the recordings. Laurie told Dateline investigators continued to call Ebby a runaway and assured Laurie shed be back soon. [4] When he called her back, she answered, this time telling him she was in her car but was unsure where she was parked. On the night of October 23, 2015, Ebby attended a house party, where she claimed to have been raped. - Published on May 19, 2022. Targeted Because 0f Your Race or Religion? She knew her daughter was in danger. It was the last time anyone ever heard from Ebby. 18-year-old Ebby vanished in October 2015, but her remains weren't found until May 2018. 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LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas The death of Ebby Steppach-- it's a case that has baffled the public and police for several years. Police searched Ebbys car upon it being called in and found her wallet and cellphone in the front seat, with clothes, makeup and her contact lenses also present. Ebby Steppach was an 18-year-old teenage girl living in Little Rock, Arkansas, with her parents when she started acting out. And she never showed up at the police station. 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. "It was a gut feeling with all of us," he said. [14], In 2021, her case was the subject of season 1 of the podcast "Subterfuge in Chalamont Park". I really dont believe it is that latter. But later that evening, Ebby had stopped responding to Michael. He started by searching areas around the accused mens homes, ditches, the woods and other areas that someone could dump a body. This is a very sad case. There was no doubt it was her.. Searches of the woods around the park were undertaken, but no sign of Ebby was found. So they turned to the police. This also highlighted how poorly local authorities were managing the case. In addition, Ebby moved out of her parents house and into her older brother, Trevors home. Ebbys death has been classified as a homicide and her killer(s) is/are still unknown. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Growing up in Little Rock, Arkansas, she lived with her mother, Laurie Jernigan; her stepfather, Michael Jernigan; her older brother, Trevor; and her younger sister, Harris. 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 have peace knowing neither Ebby or Trevor are alone. I am more likely to think the delays and mishandling of evidence can be chalked up to incompetence and indifference, although anything is possible. When asked where Ebby had gone, her grandparents said she had left to go and meet him. However, it was noted that the officers implicated were no longer with the Major Crimes Unit. And she took excellent care of it. So he delved deep into the case, determined to solve it. However, the pair had made no arrangements to meet away from the house. Ebby Steppach was born on March 31, 1997, and lived in Little Rock, Arkansas with her mom and step-dad, Laurie and Michael Jernigan, and two siblings, Trevor and Harris. 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. One of her favourite places to visit was the beach and while there she would spend hours looking for seashells, which she would often gift to them. Lucy Letby- Killer Nurse? 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. Ebby Steppach was creative. It was up to us to clean up the mess and basically start from the beginning. 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. Detective Bruce Maxwell has access to all of Hudsons work on the case and they are in constant contact. He received no response and found she wasnt home when he arrived. And the minute we could do so, on October 26 in the middle of the night, we filed a report.. Although Hudson would not tell Dateline how Ebby died, because he believes it would interfere with the investigation, he said her death is being investigated as a homicide. Ebby Jane Steppach had dreams of becoming a cosmetologist. Fort Valley State University student Missing Where is Anitra Gunn? 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