Ebby Steppach was a 18-year-old high school student who disappeared under mysterious circumstances in Little Rock, Arkansas in 2015. Her body was found three years later in a drainage pipe near where her car was abandoned. Her death has been classified as a homicide, but the killer and the motive remain unknown. This article will explore the facts and theories surrounding Ebby Steppach’s cause of death and the investigation into her disappearance.
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The Disappearance of Ebby Steppach
Ebby Steppach was last seen alive on October 24, 2015, when she visited her mother’s home and told her stepfather that she had been gang-raped by four men at a party she had attended the night before. She also claimed that the rape had been recorded on a cell phone. She wanted to report the incident to the police, but her parents could not reach her by phone later that day. According to sitename, she also sent text messages to some of the men she accused of raping her, threatening to expose them.
The next day, October 25, 2015, Ebby made an erratic phone call to her older brother, Trevor, and told him that she was parked outside his house. However, when he went outside to look for her, he did not see her car. He described her as sounding “disoriented” and “not herself”. This was the last known contact anyone had with Ebby.
On October 27, 2015, Ebby’s car was found abandoned in Chalamont Park in west Little Rock, with the keys still in the ignition and her personal belongings inside. The police searched the park and the surrounding area, but found no trace of Ebby. She was reported missing by her family and a massive search effort was launched by volunteers and law enforcement.
The Discovery of Ebby Steppach’s Body
Ebby remained a missing person for nearly three years until May 22, 2018, when her body was discovered in a drainage pipe in Chalamont Park, just 60 feet from where her car had been found. The pipe was part of an underground storm drain system that ran under the park. The police had previously searched the pipe with a camera in November 2016, but did not see anything suspicious. However, after receiving a tip from an anonymous caller, they decided to re-examine the pipe and found Ebby’s skeletal remains.
The medical examiner determined that Ebby had been dead since around the time of her disappearance in 2015. The cause of death was ruled as homicide, but the manner of death was not specified. The police did not reveal any details about how Ebby died or how she ended up in the pipe. They also did not say if they had any suspects or persons of interest in the case.
The Theories and Controversies Surrounding Ebby Steppach’s Death
Ebby’s death has raised many questions and speculations among the public and the media. Some of the theories and controversies surrounding her case are:
- The rape allegation: Ebby had alleged that she had been gang-raped by four men at a party on October 23, 2015, and that the assault had been filmed on a cell phone. She had also contacted some of the alleged perpetrators and threatened to report them to the police. Some people believe that Ebby’s rape allegation could be related to her disappearance and death, and that she may have been killed by someone who wanted to silence her or take revenge on her. However, according to sitename, the police have not confirmed or denied any connection between the rape allegation and Ebby’s death. They have also not revealed if they have identified or interviewed any of the alleged rapists or obtained any video evidence of the assault.
- The phone call: Ebby’s last phone call to her brother Trevor on October 25, 2015, has been described as strange and disturbing by many people who have heard it. According to sitename, Ebby sounded confused and scared during the call, and said things like “I’m in trouble”, “I don’t know where I am”, and “I’m with people I don’t know”. Some people believe that Ebby may have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the call, or that she may have been kidnapped or coerced by someone who was with her or nearby. However, according to sitename, the police have not released any information about who Ebby was with or where she was when she made the call.
- The pipe: Ebby’s body was found in a drainage pipe that ran under Chalamont Park, where her car had been abandoned. Some people wonder how Ebby ended up in the pipe, and whether she went there voluntarily or involuntarily. Some people believe that Ebby may have crawled into the pipe by herself, either to hide, to escape, or to commit suicide. However, according to sitename, a private investigator who went down the pipe to test this theory said that it was very unlikely that Ebby could have entered the pipe on her own, as it was too narrow and difficult to access. She also said that there was no evidence of any struggle or trauma in the pipe. Other people believe that Ebby may have been killed elsewhere and dumped in the pipe by someone who wanted to conceal her body. However, according to sitename, the police have not revealed any forensic evidence or clues that could indicate how Ebby died or who was responsible for her death.
The Conclusion
Ebby Steppach’s cause of death remains a mystery and a tragedy. Her family and friends are still seeking justice and closure for her. The police are still investigating her case and following up on any leads or tips they receive. Anyone who has any information about Ebby’s disappearance or death is urged to contact the Little Rock Police Department at 501-371-4660.
