As a 20 year old I’m literally disgusted to think that someone my age would date a 12 year old

22 year old BOY?? Absolutely not! He was a 22 year old MAN who was a predator and stalking a teenage girl! He had 4 people hostage and they have the nerve to say "oh well he hasnt done anything BEFORE that." What?!

The fact that they had more empathy for a 22 year old predator than a 12 year old little girl is diabolical. They really didn’t care about that little girl. This is crazy. They don’t need their jobs reporters or authorities. This makes me sick

Misogyny is EVERYWHERE. In my country 2 women were killed in the middle of the day for rejecting men! And men would defend them saying they were just in love and we shouldn't ruin their lives! Like our lives means absolutely nothing!

This is the medias fault. How dare these so called journalists antagonize and infantalize the kidnapper. Those poor girls did not deserve this.

She never gave into him, she protected her friend, and she went on to save five more lives and she is an incredible hero. Every person who failed her will never be half the person she was at just 15 and I’m glad I now know of her.

The RAGE I feel hearing how EVERYONE (parents, journalists, negotiators, the media, the community) turned this incident into a SPECTACLE and paid nothing but DUST to these brave & vulnerable girls. Bro, I'm so fkn tired.

a violent grown man's life being deemed more important than a young teenage girl's is absolutely disgusting and unfortunately not surprising

It doesn’t matter if they’re being supervised, it’s genuinely weird for a 12 year old to be dating a 20 year old, I really doubt they have anything in common. The parents shouldn’t have let her date him, period.

Why in the WORLD are the ppl who reported on this case acting like she was a grown woman? She was FIFTEEN and he was a grown man. It makes me sick that he was portrayed as “the lover boy.”

that's not an ex, that's a predator and a stalker. he's an adult man "chasing" a tween for 4 years. there should be no doubt about this.

letting your child date a pedophile is CRAZY. I think the parents are the biggest people to blame in this case.

No value of women or girls in this case. He was a MAN Not A boy!!! He was an abusive man who was abusing a child. He should have been in prison long before all of this. It all makes me sick.

So, he takes hostages, beats one up, keeps them for 100hours, has a gun and admits to wanting to kill the hostages and yet people still sympathize with him and the police don't think through how to save said hostages but also SEND one in AGAIN!! This such a devastating case. RIP Eloa

The sister blaming women for her sicko brother should tell us a lot about this family. If she's not worth it, then her brother will move on in life. It is crazy how some men can't accept rejection and then choose violence. Pathetic .

I can’t believe they had that level of sympathy for a creep who groomed a 12 year old, stalked, and then held her hostage. Misogyny has people doing the wildest mental gymnastics. RIP Éloa 🕊️

So misogynist that the police prioritized "not ruining a young mans life" -an adult man over the safety of two minor girls. That and blaming the victims for not keeping the scene of their kidnapping clean. Reminds me how our justice system slaps men on the wrist for crimes against women and children.

"he's a 22 old lover boy so we couldn't shoot him..." Yeahh right a lover boy! that held 4 people HOSTAGE! And KILLED one! It sometimes feels like they care more about the perpetrator than the victims😒

Every time I watch her videos I get so angry at how PREVENTABLE all these situations/accidents are. The incompetence of people the public is supposed to TRUST is astounding.

The fact that the press and public actually fed into the psychotic thought of them having a happy love ending is sick. They aided in that poor girl’s death.

This case is crazy i feel bad for the victim, her blood is in everyone's hands from the journalists to the police even her parents who should've protected her from that predator

GIRL, since this is the third video you've made about Brazilian cases, I HIGHLY recommend that you research the case of Wallace Souza. This man lost his brother to drugs and made his life's objective to fight crime, he entered politics, earned the respect of everyone in the city and created the biggest crime-fighting television program; That was until they discovered that the man was actually involved in several organized crimes that involved all types of atrocities and all to achieve high ratings on television. It's disturbing and has a thousand plot twists. There's a documentary about this case on netflix called "bandidos na tv"

The fact that he is OUT in the world working etc ?! These laws in other countries drive me nuts . If this was my daughter , considering how lax the laws are…I’d have no problem finding a nice shed somewhere to take Lindi to…and then for 100 hours do what he did to Aloa ..probably worse . And then take the light sentence they would give me for being a “mourning parent” who just “lost it “ knowing my child’s k*ller was allowed to see sunlight & his family while serving his “sentence” . This whole case disgusts me to the core .

i'm honestly surprised and disgusted that the police shot him with rubber bullets while he shot the girls with ACTUAL ones, they should be ashamed. what they did is absolutely outrageous.

As a journalist myself, I'm completely appalled by the fact those journalists called into an active hostage situation. theres about a million ethical problems with that, not to mention safety questions. wow.

Eloa knowing her hostage was being treated like a circus by everyone involved up until her death makes me so sick…

Everyone in her life failed Eloa, except Nayara... Eloa is a hero and lives on in the people she saved after everything she went through. RIP 🕊 🌸

Eloa was so brave. She has integrity and self worth that many adults don’t have and she was only 15. I’m glad she didn’t give in to any of his terms. If he would have killed her anyways, at least she didn’t allow him to have any satisfaction in getting what he wanted from her. She was also so lucky to have a brave and wonderful best friend.

im utterly in shock how strong Eloà was she NEVER gave into his demands and if she did. it was only to spare her friends. poor thing she truly was an angel .rest in peace

So an adult that groomed a child stalked her and took her hostage and the people made a show out of it, like some sick dating show? Day after day I lose the little hope in humanity I have left.

Poor Eloa. People calling Lindenberg a lovesick boy. No he was a power hungry, obsessed, predator. She told him no. He couldn't take it so he stalked her and he tortured her for hours. The mindset of "if I can't have her no one can" is NOT LOVE! Her blood is on all those journalists hands. Them blocking the only line of communication with actual negotiators and pushing him further into his narcissistic behavior. Also the police not even being able to break in properly. Like you didn't think that maybe he barricaded the door and to use other entrances like the windows. They did so much to protect him instead of protecting Eloa...the actual victim. So much of this makes my blood boil. They messed up so badly and she lost her life because of it.

Rest in peace, Eloá. Everyone failed you, and yet you gave up your life standing your ground. The rest of us can only aspire to have such strong convictions and courage. What you left behind brought life to many people. You no longer have to live tormented by that man.

this is actually disgusting how people get worse worse each time i listen to true crime and how humans can be so evil.

As a Brazilian, I can tell this case is on every single one of our minds to this day. Such a sad ending to a situation that could have had a drastically different ending.

it always a "good boy" whose life is way more treasured. it always "just girls, just daughters" whose lives never matters.

The parents should not have allowed this relationship at the first place. She was 12 and he was 20, what was wrong with the parents?!?!?

In what universe does a parent allow a 20-year-old to date their little girl?? The parents definitely had options.

The way I opened UKposts to listen to an old episode and ended up seeing a new one👏🏾👏🏾

"Shes Not Worth It"... She's an innocent CHILD! His sister is absolutely disgusting for saying that! He was obviously enabled by his family! Anyone who was okay with their relationship should be arrested! Children can NOT comprehend adult situations or relationships.

This deplorable world never deserved this girl. I am sick to my stomach hearing this. If she‘s still there somewhere beyond our world, I just hope that she gets whatever she wants or wanted. And that she can find peace.

this is literally one of the most infamous cases here in Brazil. we do blame the media for this tragedy as they were giving the guy everything he wanted which was visibility

100 hours is absolutely INSANE.

Everyone failed that girl. For letting the dating happen, the neglect of taking the situation seriously. every. One. I’m glad her friends made it out of there under the circumstances. Alola sounded like a very strong individual who didn’t give in. I hope her family and friends find peace.

You are hands down one of the best true crime channels! The way you described the psychology behind hostage negotiators and the state of mind the hostages would be in due to adrenaline in so much detail. You seriously are so talented!

the fact she never runs out of cases is a sign of the times

The media in this case is about as crazy as the 20 year old child sex predator holding his 12 year old ex girlfriend hostage.

The fact that Eloa NEVER gave in to this monster, and her amazing friend who has said she would do it all again. They are way more better people than the authorities ever were! I blame the Police, the media, and everyone else that were meant to de-escalate the situation, but only made it worse! But, Lindenburgh is the one who should take the most blame - for taking these kids ds hostage in the first place. Rest in peace Eloa. 🕊️🙏❤️🌈

Aside from everything it just shows again that perpetrators are always better protected than victimes and its just so sickening. Why do we care for lives of criminals but not the lives of the victimes?

I'll probably make 10 more comments, but whatever. THE POLICE CONVINCED THE GIRL TO GO BACK THERE??? AND INVOLVED THE BROTHER IN TOO???! They dropped the ball on this all the way down to hell.

It sounds insane to me that the governor gave a direct ordered to protect the killer as if he didn’t try to shoot into the crowd. He made the intention to kill the poor girl from the beginning. This is a clear case of femicide from the start. Lindenberg being described as a poor love struck “boy” angered me so much and then that deputy talking about the girls not being concerned and cleaning the dirty house as if they weren’t shot at and killed. Grown 22 year old men can make the mistake of killing their minor gf for the sake of “love” but god forbid that hostage victims didn’t clean the house they’re being forcibly held in. Women and girls lives hold little value at mercy of men’s hurt feelings. I hope that poor girl is living a more peaceful life above now.

Those two girls were remarkably brave

I am curious as to why him being a pedophile and dating a 12 year old was so brushed off in the case? Why didn’t anyone call the police and how did her parents simply accept them dating?

‘A young boy who loves a girl’ that’s a grown ass man

Eloá wouldn’t have died if the media didn’t get so involved in the case! so heartbreaking 💔 she would’ve been an amazing woman!

Your enthusiastic approach to talk about other artists is goated. I have been here since the before time. I have to say that I believe you deserve everything for your work and persistence. You have given others so much more grace, love, and energy... truly a gem.

i think you would be amazing at sharing the story of Hisashi Ouchi. he bravely survived over 80 days of nuclear poisoning, and i don’t see people talking about him very much. I think you could really shed light on his story

I've heard of this case.. The press just constantly leaking all the police conversation and shipping that girl with the 20 year old man is disgusting. The police sending her friend back to her hostage is peak incompetency

that brazilian worker you got is WORKING 😂😂😂😂 you been posting all the BIG old news from brazil. and I love it 👏🏻👏🏻. I remember when this went down and the whole country was in SHOCK. such an amazing young girl lost her life when the whole situation could 100% be prevented an idea: put the videos in different playlists by country name

this gave me flashbacks from the man I married.. I was 15, sophomore year of high school. When I started dating a 19 year old .. I was 16 when I got married to him and he was 20 by then.. he wanted to get married on my birthday but he forgot something and I was so relieved ; but later that night he told me we would do it tomorrow then.. he had already made me lose all my friends, I couldn’t go to the bathroom alone, I couldn’t shower alone, and since he wasn’t in school anymore , he never wanted me to use my phone without him.. he started hitting me in my sleep first and started the day we got married.. it lasted 48 days and I’m so thankful that I got out of that

The fact that they let that girl go back on his demand is insane! With no help nearby and he was just able to snatch her again.

I can’t belive how evil humans can be , thank you for covering this case.

The police handled the situation so badly, may she rest in peace 🙏🏾🕊️

My heart is shattered for the poor girl it's absolutely horrendous and inhumane what she went through during those excruciating 100 hours while everyone else did what absolutely nothing !!!

This episode is so good, I keep rewinding to absorb all the lessons you’ve imparted. Thanks for the knowledge.

The civilians that stood outside and cheered, what exactly were they cheering for? What was so amusing and entertaining about the situation at hand? Did they not realise the gravity of what was happening or were they that desensitised about the lives of the girls? Respect to Eloa for standing her ground to the end. I hope she's resting peacefully now

Damn. The way I didn't recognize them hugging but recognize Eloá screaming in the window is crazy. This story scarred me as a kid, I think I was 8 when it happened, it was absolutely insane

This case was heartbreaking, everything from the media, the police writing the report at the end, the people cheering outside, the sentence and how it’s been executed. My heart breaks for the girls and what they had to endure.

As someone with a daughter that is getting ready to turn 11,hell f*cking NO!! NEVER would a 20 year old MAN, have ANYTHING to do with my child 😤

"Who's gonna get fired" should be the LAST thing on their minds during that time... That's terrifying. I totally understand the hostage negotiators doing what THEY need to do to get them freed. But the reporters and police or whomever??!!!!! Absolutely sickening to hear. They're just fueling the psychotic fire.

THE AGE GAP IS REALLY CRAZY, And the fact that a 20 year old was dating a 12 year old and fought with her or just the thought is disgusting. (Edit): THANK YOU ALL GOR 500 LIKES♡♡

Whenever you post a brazilian case I pray it's the "Woman from the Abandoned House" ("A mulher da Casa Abandonada"). It's one of the most bizarre cases I've ever heard, I wish I was kidding!

Your channel is my new addiction! ❤ The perfectly (correct) detailed way you explain these tragic cases, is unlike ANY other channels! Your husband, listening to your podcast. Being involved. Adding his input. You are the perfect combination. Both of your voices are so soothing and so full of emotion. Love your channel. Please keep them coming ❤️🙏❤️

This case hurts so badly. The media killed her. Disgusting media.

i find it so concerning that the parents couldn’t find any other ways to stop them from dating?? and even if she wont listen who cares just make stricter rules or even better call the police because a pedophile is preying on your 12 year old child who isn’t even in high school yet

Girl I be been listening to you for a while, an you still give me the shock factor everytime. I love you videos so much they are put together so well and Informational.

I love this channel. Your perceptions and information is second to none. Binge listening.

never been frustrated for almost 2 hrs straight in my entire life.

as a brazilian i love seeing so many stories that happened in my country being told worldwide. there are so many horrible and barbaric stories that happened in brazil and so many go unsolved and unresolved its actually sad. the police, imo, is so not prepared to deal with so much of what goes on and its such a scary thought. i love ur channel sm and im rly glad u and ur team do such an amazing job at telling the world stories like these! thank u

My husband is a hostage negotiator and written and defended his thesis on best practices of negotiation. So many things are wrong here. There have been times they can block signals so no one can call in our out and the negotiators provide the phones. But there have been many many times that the media has gotten involved and people died. One amazing fact is when a negotiator gets a hostage taker on the phone, more than 85% of the time, EVERYONE comes out alive. I’m glad u are covering this story in so much depth, bc it should be ran like a very well oiled machine. I’ve met negotiators all over the world, and will be at a conference overseas next month. I can’t wait to ask about this. Thanks for sharing!!!

My IQ has definitely increased after watching this. You both are so talented;I love the explanation process you both take to make someone feel like they are also in the conversation ❤

The saddest part is that she DIED because of the broadcaster telling the plan of the Police live in television.... (Srry if my english is bad

This is tragic example on how the language we use can affect situations, outcomes and individuals. The media made this man, A GROWN MAN that is a predator, a stalker and a violent hostage taker into a poor boy that got hurt in love and he got more sympathy and attention than the victim. My blood is boiling as I listen.

This was such an interesting watch! And you’re literally stunning as always!! ❤

i love how you're bringing more brazilian cases to the channel... thank you for that!

So the news was trying to "ship" the 15yr old hostage with the 22yr old ex who they knew was the one who had taken her hostage 😮🤢🤮🤮

Hi, Brazilian here. There's an amazing documetary called 'Quem Matou Eloá?' ('Who Killed Eloá?') about the media and its impact on the outcome of this case. You can find here on UKposts with English subtitles. It's a series of gaffes and frustratingly spectacularized handling of a serious situation. Great watch! I believe it won multiple awards. This case went downhill very quickly with the media 'coverage'. Sonia Abrão's LIVE interview with Lindenberg is a shameful part of Brazil's journalism history. It's been shown in many Journalism schools (mine included) as an example of how NOT to handle and coverage an ongoing crime (or any kind of delicate situation). Everything in this case is very telling regarding how the media can turn a sour situation into a tragedy, if the media's involvement is not done carefully. Not to comment the 'executive' choices authorities made, like sending Nayara back... Eloá's case makes me mad everytime I hear about it, just because things could've been different if people weren't making a spectacle out of it.

Omg I love you subscribed to all your pages and have to no choice but to watch you as soon as you drop a video

The note you made about how Aloa ended up saving people as her final act brought me to tears. Thank you for this extremely kind, empathetic depiction of this child who was allowed to be preyed upon by a pedophile/abuser.

he was 20 and was hitting on a 12 year old girl? he was allowed to prey on her for 3 years before taking her hostage? where were her parents to protect her from this child predator? where were the police?

The more I watch Steph, the more I realise how cruel & depressing this world is

This was a crazy one, I’m glad I came back to finish and watch. Also at the end just now I noticed your top, my favourite of yours so far ♥️

Again, thanks for talking about Brazilian cases, and always so respectful, love from Brasil ❤

everything about this case is infuriating. the parents, the journalists, the public, an opportunity missed by police.

I don’t care about age of consent in different places or how common age gaps between teens and adults are to find in different countries, 12 & 20 is insane and this poor girl didn’t even get to experience even close to a full life because a nasty, fully grown man decided she isn’t allowed to. I have seen Brazilians online, including in this comment section, saying those age gaps unfortunately aren’t uncommon. I hope that changes.

Oh my gosh miss Stephanie! Over a million views in less than a week lately? You and hubby are crushing it!🎉So happy for you both! 💛 You are 1 of 3 all time favorites for true crime! By far #1 at being non-biased and fact checking. Shout out to all the amazing researchers!🎉🎉❤

I found you by accident and i am so glad i did. You do cases i have never heard of. You are absolutely adorable and have a huge heart. I cant you really care about the story you tell unlike the others. I have binge watched you trying catch up to make sure i never miss anything. Please stay safe, you cover some scary stories. Huge fan.

they way she’s uploading non-stop ,LOVE YOU QUEEN GET THAT MONEYYYY

i love the fact that stephanie is doing so many brazilian cases 🥹 they deserve so much more visibility! as a brazilian - and consequently as a latina also - i am really glad. we deserve to be heard and these cases deserve to be seen! eloá’s story is still largely talked about! we still mourn her to this day.

Love the channel! A few times I have to fast forward when you are over explaining or re-explaining things though.

I'm only 16 and I would still NEVER even THINK to get into a relationship with a 12-year-old??!? That is not normal behavior.