Bodycam: Arizona Cops Confront ‘Missing’ Illinois Family Shacked Up in Camper
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- Опубликовано: 1 май 2023
- Bodycam footage shows Arizona law enforcement confronting and questioning an Illinois family who were reported missing in February. National headlines about the Lutz family’s disappearance in April led to their discovery in Cochise County, Arizona - nine weeks after no one heard from them. Read more about the bizarre nature of their “disappearance”: bit.ly/44nCbrb
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Read about the bizarre "disappearance": bit.ly/44nCbrb
no.
Thanks it won’t be the last time they end up on tv, he’s certifiably crazy. That ten k for the house is flee money.
Terrible title Law and Crime, I love your channel but why use the term "shacked up". Obviously this family fled Illinois and wants no contact with family. You can hear the emotion in the man's voice, people disappear for a reason.
I took a year long round the world trip in my 30's, when I got back my passport guarantor had been called by a police sergeant 7 times. I called the sergeant and he had Interpol (and other agencies) track my passport, the sergeant knew every country I'd been to including time and dates. All because I wanted nothing to do with my family.
To the family in this report "shacked up" in a tent trailer, I feel you, I am you and I know that you wouldn't trade that trailer for a palace if it meant going back. I wish you continued freedom and blessings, stay strong.
@@truecrimereaction sure is! Can’t wait to see more.
reminds me of the time the internet investigated a missing hiker. Someone from the family spoke out saying "there's a reason he left everything". Mind your own effing business.
Nobody hurts you more than family.
AMEN TO THAT
Simple, but true.
Boy, you’re not kiddin’
My dad used to say nobody knows just the right way to make you hurt and suffer like your own family. Because they know right where to hit you where it hurts.
Simple facts
Ain’t nothing wrong with wanting to get away from toxic people… even if it is family.
A sister worried about her siblings who she hasn’t heard from for weeks isn’t really toxic. Especially if they are missing with a dad who has prior DV charges. We would be calling the sister “careless” if she DIDNT report them missing & something actually happened to them.
The father IS the toxic one. This won’t end well. Mark my words. He has talked in the past about killing the entire family.
@@dejuhvu1793 Exactly.
@@dejuhvu1793aren’t the domestic violence charges regarding a fight between him and his daughter?
@@QueenOfTheNorth65 This is what happens in a DV situation and you start exploding, and the solution is exactly what he is doing, removing and de-stressing yourself.
The future is always unsure, but his decision was to middle finger his way out to what was best for him at the time.
This officer was extremely polite and a good example of great policing. He could have just done his business and walked away, but instead got to know the guy a little bit more and have a good, decent conversation with him, albeit under strange circumstances. Good example of EXCELLENT community building that a lot of officers can lack.
👍👍👍
Bs. He was fishing the whole time.
Most police are good.
Looks to me like these people just wanted to get away form a bad situation and be left alone. Someone from the Sheriffs office released this video and it took me less than 5 minutes to figure out exactly where Lutz was working. The cop Romero was pleasant enough but I guess the news medias interest in ginning up a story was more important to the cops than this families privacy.
Some of the best policing in the nation.
It makes me really sad because that immediate crack in his voice is all too familiar for me. We are never obligated to keep people in our lives even when they are family if they are toxic and harmful. Ive heard "You only get one mother, you really need to stay close to her" so many times in my life. My response to that is always yes, "And she only got one chance to be a mother to me."
I really dig your comment and totally relate.
My father was my issue.
Same here 👌
Stephen Lutz is the harmful one. There is a warrant out for him for missing a court date due to his domestic violence charge. Plus: More recently, he was charged with soliciting a minor in 2020. His felony indecent solicitation charge was dismissed, and he pled guilty to obscenity, court records showed. Stephen was sentenced to a $1,500 fine and six months supervision.
True and yes I agree hes very hurt😢
I did something similar with my family. I just moved away to another state. After 3 years I started talking to them again. Big mistake! If you have toxic family never tell them where you live, where you work, what's your phone number, If you need to call them use a pay phone or a throw away minutes phone.
Sometimes you are done trying and just need to distance yourself.
What is this “pay phone” you speak of? Don’t you have to pay for every phone? Lol
Yeah well "disappearing" and moving away are different. Seems you had sense to leave your situation the adult way.
@@McCalifornia That's a good idea!
According to the article... Sounds like he's the toxic one and his family might actually be in danger with him.
@@RandomBogey a phone booth
What sucks the most about this video is that now that it's been released the family members who drove this poor family away from their *home* now know where they are. I hope the Lutz family was given the heads up that this video was going to be released, or at the very least that there's a chance it could get released so they could pack up and move from this area of AZ!
Perhaps they waited to post it, once the Lutz family had moved on, out of the area. It would then just be considered proof of life, to stop the daughter and those she was using in Illinois to stop harassing them. Let's pray that this is the situation.
I really hope this family isn’t living in this area anymore because now it’s public knowledge. It would be nice to know that their wishes were respected. It sounds like they were scared
Do they say where they are?
What happened to restraining orders? Is it really harder to get one than go into hiding and moving out of state?
@@fazijslive Really? From personal experience, they're a joke. Hard to enforce. You can get them, when the victim has enough evidence to support it for the judge to issue it, but for much of the time, they're not issued. Then it's getting them enforced because you have to catch them in the act of violating the order, BY the police, not the victim. By the time they get there, the perp is long gone, and the crime has already been committed against the victim that the TRO is supposed to stop. They're also not enforceable across state lined.
I can’t even imagine a daughter doing something so bad that your dad hides from you.
Not her. Google Stephen Lutz.
@@SJC49 I did and it's really strange the guy sounds deranged and dangerous and looks like the family were forced into going with him.
@@aprilfisher4947 You’re just speculating.
@@SJC49 dismissed, so you base your opinion on dismissed allegations which have been found to be unsubstantiated.
@@veliahernandez6945 the officer asked them how home school was going... not sure I believe they are being homeschooled but... the officer did ask
I get really positive vibes from this guy, brave enough to leave a bad situation and still remain loving and good character
Lol. You never know. People can put their best face on when talking to law enforcement.
@@regisfilia That's what makes being an officer so hard, some people are great liars. 9/10 they're probably speaking the truth though
People are rarely able to spot a domestic abuser.
Kids are in school and fed. Everything is being taken care of daughter just wanted a paycheck
@@laurastuart3814thats not true, people are usually just to self-absorbed to pay enough attention.
I don't understand why some people think this is strange, sometimes you have to do what you have to do to stay sane. Nobody is hurt or anything, it's their right to move where they want and tell who they want.
If you do plan to just up and leave, it probably wouldn't hurt to contact your local PD and tell them you are leaving without notifying your toxic family because you don't want to be found by them, that way when the police get a report they will already know what's up.
@@frogbutts3628 can contact them after because some people may have family in the local PD
Facts
This dad has severe problems and this was not a normal family google his name.
Agree. He's a grown man. Let him and his family live wherever they want. He's sick if drama and bull talk.
Screw the media’s pressure, if this guy doesn’t want to be found just respect the man’s wishes… 😤
Lol, there is a warrant for his arrest on domestic battery. That is why he is running.
@@doomman700 Really? Do you have a DM from him stating this FACT of yours?
I agree; let him live his life with his family…..unless he isn’t such a nice guy after all. I wish people weren’t afraid to speak out. See it say it.
@@doomman700 oh wow. I didn’t realize that. Oops; he’s probably bad news then. Lol
@@leebomccool8997 I don’t need a DM, he jumped bail on the domestic battery charges he was facing and left state. It’s pretty easy to put the pieces into the puzzle. Along with his story changing, traveling the country, to staying and having a working vacation, to buying land and building a house. Then the stories available on the subject other than this video gave me all I needed
I hate that the guy on the phone was trying to coerce him to call his family when he repeatedly said no.
He has an outstanding warrant, for alleged domestic battery, so maybe it's understandable that other family members want to check that everybody is safe.
The charge could be without merit, or malicious, but if the police didn't make contact, & something happened to the wife & kids, everybody would be aggrieved at police inaction.
Family drama can be rough.
@@ShipsKat if he had an outstanding warrant, the officer would’ve arrested him. You don’t know what you’re talking about do you 🤣🤣💀
@@sc2846 Not necessarily. On a misdemeanor warrant, most states won't arrest them unless the state they are wanted in will pay for the extradition. As long as he doesn't go back to Illinois, other states won't arrest him. From the linked article: "A warrant is out for Stephen’s arrest due to the domestic battery charges pending in Illinois. However, it’s a misdemeanor charge, which typically have low priorities for extradition from state to state." So you should probably apologize to Ship's Kat . Just sayin'. The more ya know. Reading is fundamental. Etc, etc. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@sc2846 extradition was not a priority apparently
Everyone please google the story! It’s currently a non extraditable IL warrant for beating up the wife everyone’s so proud of. The “guy” he called is the Newton police chief who wants him back to face charges…and is working with the state to do so.
What a great officer. Respect to you sir for the kindness and concern for the family.
Deputy Romero is a fine, fine officer and man.
the cop on the phone was guilt tripping him for more information...not cool. I feel like the other cop will absolutely spill the beans where this family is.
WTF? Why doesn’t this cop know you should never question kids in front of their parents.
I was thinking the exact same smh
@@Jessica-dy2dx Was that not the dumbest thing ever? Unbelievable!
It is odd but sometimes you need to get away from toxic relationships. Too stressful.
Yet here they are posting it online that he is in Arizona.
What is the toxic relationship we're talking about here? The Dad has a pending domestic battery charge, and it seems he's mad that his adult daughter is concerned for the family due to the charge as well as allegations she heard him muttering he wanted to kill his family. I have a hard time believing his wife and children were on board with leaving all of their belongings and cell phones in the middle of the night to go live in a tiny camper in the middle of nowhere. Sorry but something about this whole situation is off to me.
@Soul Warrior I don't think they can hide it. If someone does the paperwork to release bodycam, don't they have to? They did sensor some of the specifics
Why is it odd to get out of a toxic relationship? It's completely sane.
@@tewks4458
THANK YOU! I was beginning to wonder if I had watched the same video as everyone else commenting.
NO CONTACT, MEANS NO CONTACT!!! Leave this family alone, and get on about your business....glad they're all OK...and moving on with their lives!!
You don’t sound too bright. Google Stephen Lutz.
Cool, let your family members get beat up and SAed. You’re weird.
@@SJC49 you are seriously mentally ill...get help...you should be charged with harassment and stalking. Everyone knows this story and the dads past as the media puts it. Fact is nobody really knows what happened because we were not there. Fact is there is nothing you or anybody can do about it. Another fact is ITS NONE OF YOU FKN BUSINESS! get a hold of yourself crazy 🤪 worry about what you have coming to you from your actions..not everyone's else's.
This is a good solid deputy.
This family. I feel it! When people cause issues none stop. There's been times myself I've considered relocating without warning. Y'all heard the man, keep his location mum.
@@ShipsKat Actually the person the Arizona deputy had on the phone they talked to was the Newton Chief of Police in Illinois.
More recently, he was charged with soliciting a minor in 2020. His felony indecent solicitation charge was dismissed, and he pled guilty to obscenity, court records showed. Stephen was sentenced to a $1,500 fine and six months supervision.
Stephen is currently out on bond for a domestic violence charge on the condition he does not have contact with Monica. There is also reportedly a warrant for his arrest in Illinois as a result of his missed pre-trial hearing on March 26.
@@ShipsKat More recently, he was charged with soliciting a minor in 2020. His felony indecent solicitation charge was dismissed, and he pled guilty to obscenity, court records showed. Stephen was sentenced to a $1,500 fine and six months supervision.
Stephen is currently out on bond for a domestic violence charge on the condition he does not have contact with Monica. There is also reportedly a warrant for his arrest in Illinois as a result of his missed pre-trial hearing on March 26.
@@RoidRager are you riding his peen??
No pain like family pain. Glad he got a new start and hopefully it works out well for all of them.
Such a caring police officer making sure they’re were all safe. Good for them taking there kids & getting away from toxic ppl in there lives.
You can visibly see that he’s uncomfortable. Even in him talking you can hear the change in his voice- that man has been through enough and just wants a piece of mind in it all.
Google Stephen Lutz.
"peace and mind" running from the law.
Upsetting the media completely blew up where this family went. This family is trying to do the right thing and sometimes families have to separate and that’s okay. Good luck to this family
The body-cam video is public record, someone found this, requested it from the city, then posted it.
Not the police fault - the system is garbage.
You do realize her family thought she was murdered. He's known to the police as a domestic abuser.
The articles i have read say that he was out on bond for domestic violence, his conditions for bond were to not have any contact with Monica and her sons. He also has a warrant out in illinois for failing to appear in court.
@@kneel1that’s not a horrible living situation and if you think it is you are delusional.
@@kneel1 what is horrible about it?
What a nice officer. Just nice and genuine.
Good luck to the Lutz family. Do what your heart and gut tell you, it's usually right on point!
Pathetic.
Wishing this family peace and joy in the future. Hearing the relative on the phone start to disrespect the man's boundaries and begin to coerce him indicates that they had good reason to take drastic action to leave their home. Hope they can make a new start far away from extended family toxicity.
Really? Google Stephen Lutz.
He’s a abuser!!!!
Just google him….
That was the local police on the phone who is being pressured by media and daughter. Also, last I hear, if charged with a crime, you are innocent until proven guilty. I’m a domestic violence rights activist and survivor, so I don’t say that lightly. Sounds like in these comments there are a lot of people friends wth the family he left behind or take for gospel everything the Media says.
I don't know what truly is going on here but reading some comments looks like he may be running away before the law can investigate the situation. He mentioned he had gotten himself into some trouble back home? I hope as long as everyone is happy & safe then no worries. He obviously took off quickly as he didn't sell his house before leaving which is a little strange from a man who has no intentions of ever going back! And I hope he considers his children that he abruptly took away from there friends & possible school they aren't toddlers but 10 so I hope he's taking there wishes into consideration too. They won't last long living out of a tent trailer in that heat & barely any room. They will all get on each other's nerves & he doesn't have a phone is scary considering he plans on traveling not to mention all the wildlife incase they need EMS ! It's sad they are left in a parking spot out in the sun while he works isn't how I'd go about it. Wish them all well! I totally understand wanting to leave a toxic environment maybe a little planning ahead of time would have been better. Ontario, ❤🇨🇦 🐾
Those children are in danger. Stephen Lutz is an abuser who packed up his family and fled with them to avoid charges. Get those boys back home!
Yes!
👩🏻💻Had to totally divorce my parents and siblings 20 years ago, best thing I ever did.
They miss you
After my mom is gone that is exactly what I am doing. I had already left and my mom was diagnosed with a brain disease and was gonna have to go in a home. Nope. So I'm here and I'm gone the second she passed.
I'm going on 3 years divorced from my "mom", siblings, uncle, aunts and everything in between, best days of my life!
@@johnbrooks756 they can keep on missing me, just because I was born to this specific family doesn't mean doesn't mean anything. All the peeps crying in the comments never had your mother or brother put a knife to your throat and promise to kill you, multiple times over many years. Some of us have witnessed too much and the only thing we can do to be safe is to disappear. If you don't know, you don't know. Doll Doll big love to you, I'm so glad you made yourself safe.
@@johnbrooks756 abusers don't usually miss anything but their victims. Toxic family is worse than toxic friends. Blood means nothing.
When you get to the point where our own mental health needs to be valued more than the persons who have caused the pain. 😢
More recently, he was charged with soliciting a minor in 2020. His felony indecent solicitation charge was dismissed, and he pled guilty to obscenity, court records showed. Stephen was sentenced to a $1,500 fine and six months supervision.
Stephen is currently out on bond for a domestic violence charge on the condition he does not have contact with Monica. There is also reportedly a warrant for his arrest in Illinois as a result of his missed pre-trial hearing on March 26.
@@RoidRager Don't you think that if he had a warrant out of Illinois these police would have picked it up and acted on it? Do you know something these police don't?
Sometimes you can be wrongfully accused and wrongfully charged and the best/quickest/cheapest way out of it is to plead to a lesser charge... Not the way I would have gone - but I'm not this guy.
The fact is, we just don't know all the details. While I do understand your concern and in agreement that child predators should be buried under jails, we just don't know ALL the facts to make an educated and fair decision.
@Randall Smerna exactly what I was thinking. You can't always assume someone is guilty of something all because a lesser charge was offered. That's how the court system is. It's guilty until proven innocent and if you don't make bond while in the jail, they will offer you a deal where you are still guilty and people take it when they want out of jail sooner.
@@randallsmerna384 Yeah, we DON'T know, s o stop assuming he's some poor put upon man being harassed by toxic people.
So if the family who is fleeing and doesn't want their location to be revealed why is this on the internet. I believe this guy's familys privacy should be respected. No crimes committed so he definitely has right.
Their obviously not in the same location anymore....they were traveling. So them showing this is not an issue. If u paid attention they silenced the part where he said where they were headed.
Body camera footage. A FOIA request is all it takes. Remember, everyone wants to watch everything a cop comes in contact. This is one of the situations that it hurts.
Somebody get rainbolt on the case
He has an outstanding warrant for alleged domestic battery.
The entire family went "missing overnight", they left their home, belongings, & even ditched their phones.
I think it's possible, that other family members, were concerned enough to file a missing person report. Families can be a minefield, so it's also possible, that the misper report was a malicious power-play, from a toxic person.
The police were obligated to ensure that nobody was in danger, harmed, or taken against their will.
@@ShipsKat oh that's a bunch of bull
Idk what happened back home, but I'm on his side. A grown man doesn't get choked up like that for nothing. I hope they find happiness in their new life
Every article i have read (i googled his name) said that he was out on bond for domestic violence and the conditions of the bond stated he was not to have contact with Monica and her boys, he also has a warrant in illinois for failure to appear
@@turnerg if he had a FTA warrant they would have arrested him instead of checking on him…
@@jaygwins the articles i have read stated he had such a warrant 🤷♂️
@@turnerg if cops are this involved then they’ve already ran NCIC checks and would know about all his warrants.
@@xmateinc never said they didnt know, just said that i think the warrant is most likely non extraditable which would explain why there was no mention of it from the officer.
Good to know these people are safe. If they have divorced from his family so be it. As long as they are safe, that is all anyone needs to know. They are no longer missing persons.
Except for the fact that a judge ordered him to stay away from his wife because of domestic violence!
@@moms5blessings But his wife can make any decision she likes. The Judge didn't order her to do anything.
@@leebomccool8997 WRONG.......
@@b-bopeddie1290 Yeah bro typing that isn't proof to me. You post a site I'll check it out but I'm not going to deep dive it.
@@leebomccool8997 if they are ending up in court because of that, chances are she has a restraining order regardless of her love status with him
I feel so bad for that family. Let them alone. You clearly drove them away.
The man is evil... Who is charged with domestic violence and plead guilty to a charge with a minor
Yikes. Not clearly. The father has DV charges and left the state to avoid arrest.
This dude is just a genuine good guy, you can just tell by his energy. Love that he did what he thought was best for him and his family.
He has a warrant for domestic battery on his wife.. He's not a good dude
"A warrant is out for Stephen’s arrest due to the domestic battery charges pending in Illinois. However, it’s a misdemeanor charge, which typically have low priorities for extradition from state to state"
@@mikeb4629 Shut up
Nobodies wife has ever lied about domestic battery. Innocent until proven guilty.
More recently, he was charged with soliciting a minor in 2020. His felony indecent solicitation charge was dismissed, and he pled guilty to obscenity, court records showed. Stephen was sentenced to a $1,500 fine and six months supervision.
Stephen is currently out on bond for a domestic violence charge on the condition he does not have contact with Monica. There is also reportedly a warrant for his arrest in Illinois as a result of his missed pre-trial hearing on March 26.
I got the opposite impression.
I did the same thing this family did. Got out and away from toxic people
Hope life is treating you a lot better these days
Same here, packed up clothes and personal documents. Drove clear cross the country. Change of scenery and people and life is good. This was many many years ago and don't regret it all.
If the Lutz family happens to be reading these comments God Bless and good luck!! ❤️
taken from another comment i saw: Before making assumptions that this man “has the right to leave”, he has a warrant out for his arrest in the state of illinois for beating his wife and known drug use. There’s a lot more to the story than you think. she was worried about the safety of her siblings. anyone assuming this man is automatically in the right looks really idiotic right now.
liar, the warrant is for battery, not a word about drugs, he left because of people like you
If there's a warrant why would that officer not know that?
As long as the kids are actually doing home school and not falling behind then I'm with this family. Don't blame them for saying screw all the drama and choosing peace instead. If they're happy and the kids are really learning online then that's all that matters. Really appreciate blocking out any identifiers so their privacy and location is protected. Wish them all the best.
Precisely the home schooling is the main concern. The grownups can do whatever they want.
City & state revealed in notes for this post!! Screw L&C network!!
@@lindasue263 If he followed the plan he outlined to the officer, he's not there anymore.
Actually what matters is if the kids are SAFE. He is a DV abuser and s*x offender.
@@julesbuscho2063 do you know this for sure?
As someone who cut ties with family, I get so tired of people trying to guilt me for my decision the way the cops are trying to guilt that family. Trust me their kids know exactly what's going on and the cops know they are fine now and need to leave them alone. If the daughter keeps filing missing person reports knowing they are ok, she should be charged or ticketed. This family is begging for them not to disclose where they are and yet they basically said and showed their location of work and home in this video. Very sad. If that happened to me, I would be forced to pack up and move again. The cop continuing to ask him questions about his plans, is he going to move, get an apartment, how long their going to stay there, etc... is BS. You know they are safe, leave them alone.
In fairness to that officer, he's in a no-win situation. If he digs deeper, he's invading their privacy. If he doesn't dig deeper, and something happens (much like the Gabby Petito case), he'll be under fire for not doing more. For that reason, I suspect he was aiming for the middle ground, whilst trying to be respectful to all involved.
Having worked in safeguarding for a while, I suspect that the officer asked those things as the daughter has most likely made a bunch of allegations. As there are minors involved, he had a duty of care to them, so asked questions about their plans, etc. Why? So that, when the daughter comes back with more allegations and starts this up again, if the family are innocent he can say "actually, they didn't just run after they spoke to me, they did exactly what they said they would, making them credible". He's putting the building blocks in place to either protect them from future false allegations and harrassment from the daughter, or protect those kids if they genuinely are in danger (by sussing out the parents, using their reactions to his questioning and their reliability to keep their word).
@@t-and-p He can ask questions, but he shouldn't be forcing answers or guilting them into calling family or anyone else. The man and woman both said they were uncomfortable and said no many times, but officer kept on. He saw that everyone was fine but forced the phone call even though he could've relayed to the sheriff that everything was fine. Then the sheriff trying to guilt the guy into calling family. No, sorry they went too far on this one.
He’s not carrying. He exposed where their at when asked not to. He then went into see if he could find a crime by asking kids about school.
i hear u on the toxic family stuff; other people dont understand
@@DeeVination I didn't feel he was inappropriate in the way he asked. He did the standard police thing of politely pushing for an answer, but repeatedly told the family that they were not in any trouble, so wasn't trying to coerce them with his authority. They could've said no. I suspect that he's so used to questioning like that, he didn't even think he was being pushy.
I still believe that he did the best in a bad situation because, by getting answers now, he doesn't have to keep going back and harassing them everytime the daughter calls with a new allegation. In their shoes, I would rather go through this once and be left alone than be continually visited - especially as repeated visits have the potential to endanger work and living opportunities. Surely repeat visits are more of an invasion of privacy than a slightly longer/more in depth questioning - especially if you're wanting to clear your name and not have the local law enforcement in the new place you've moved to think you're some kind of abuser or someone to watch.
I love that they are TEACHING their children all kinds of neat things and he’s able to work and spend time with his children! BEST way to raise a family! Others deserve to know they are alive and well but not necessarily where.
Stability is what is best for children. I’m sorry, I disagree with your take. God Bless You!
@@smalltowngirlbigcityheart3724 family, being with your mom and dad is best. And it sounds like things weren’t very stable where they were. But I do completely understand what you’re saying about stability. Sounds like they want to get them out of a bad environment, teach them some amazing things as a family, and get them settled. Hopefully it’s a win win.
@@jenniferheaton5306 OH DO YOU LIVE WITH THEM? HOW DO YOU KNOW?
This sounds like a real cool guy who’s determined to protect his peace. Good luck to him.
That's my take as well. Peaceful guy, did the right thing
@@fearless7989 he’s not a good person according to his daughter. She’s in the comments. He has a DV warrant.
@@traviesababe1 Then why is she chasing him? No one's trying to catch her.
@@fearless7989 do you know what a warrant is? He’s wanted in Illinois for violence against his wife. His daughter wants to make sure her brothers are safe.
That's her story. Who knows if it's true. She could just be vindictive...
He's totally upset and you can hear it in his voice!! I have done this to my family. My family was full of drunks and they tried taking me down and I didn't let that happen. I have two wonderful children happy as can be. And they have never been around the family drama!! I won't let that happen. I agree with everyone if he and the family he has with him don't want to be bothered ,doesn't want to be found leave ppl be !!!
You can tell without even the daughter being involved in the initial contact that she wants more then just 'they're alive and well'. She wants to know where they are for whatever reason and they have every right to remain un-located.
Wrong! Google Stephen Lutz.
Then the chief of police that talked to him wouldve ordered the police there on camera to arrest him. They did not!
This officer is hands down the best at his job. I really enjoyed watching the whole video!
Good luck to this guy and his family, takes guts and determination to make that healthy break, I hope and pray it all goes well for them!
Hey, is your last name really Beverage? so is mine! very little family that I know of....
Exactly. Toxic family is a common thing.
“More recently, he was charged with soliciting a minor in 2020. His felony indecent solicitation charge was dismissed, and he pled guilty to obscenity, court records showed. Stephen was sentenced to a $1,500 fine and six months supervision.”
@@cbeverage18 married name, maiden name was Coffey! Truth! Hahahaha
@@DrakeDancer Oh shut it, you don't know what happened or if this is a good guy.
Good for this man and his family. I don't know the situation, but from the sounds of it, he got himself and his family out of a toxic environment.
I think more people should research the whole story before commenting that this is normal....... . In my opinion
That's how a police interaction should be like. To the lutz family keep doing what you think is best for your family!
Someone needs to talk to the children without the parents present. There is something way off with this.
Hearing the dad all most tear up says a lot about his hurt. The daughter must have hurt him deeply. Sounds like a toxic situation in the family. Praying for healing and glad they look safe.
He’s a s*x offender and DV abuser.
This family didn’t want anyone to know where they are so this video and story gets posted on RUclips and now everyone knows where to find them. Good one Law and Crime! 🤦🏼♀️🤷♀️
Not only that, this officer let them know (A few times)that the body cam was on to verify. Which means, they can request this footage.
Really? Where are they?
@@unanuevapecula watch the video and read the article if you really need to know.
It's all public information That's the way the law works
The cool thing about a mobile camper is that it moves
I love this cop - he's so sweet and even very personable and tries to give advice on a place this family may like to live or visit. Great job officer!!
Yikes, if he was not supposed to be in contact at all with his wife and kids but could just pack them up and whisk them to another state, the wife must feel she has no way to be safe. It's shocking he can do something so erratic and clearly against the law, and the cops just let them go and say they look fine while obviously on the run. WTF!
This officer deserves a huge raise.
Who here is old enough to remember when the nice cops fell for Brian Laundrie's nice guy act? That woman is clearly petrified.
Yes. Google Stephen Lutz.
She seemed very relaxed to me, not tense at all.
Don5vthink they so m7ch fell for the act, butvwerexput off by Gabbies self depreciation and hystericsxandxadmitting she grabbed the steering wheel. They further called in another agency that had a female cop to talk with Gabby. They separated them recommended she call her parents. But her fear of driving the van alone was so high, she went ahead and picked up brian in the morning...to her detriment. No one deserves death by a psychopath, but she wasn't an angel.
There is no law that you have to live in a brick n mortar home, home is where you make it. The kids are homeschooled and they're fine. Each to their own mind your own.
There’s actually are laws against living full time in travel trailers/campers
And lots of folks from all walks of life do just that & it isn't a bad thing. Sometimes it becomes a necessity.
Look what happened to Gabby Petito, dmv, fleeing police.. This is the same thing all over again.
@@jackyoung2441 I'm not sure about that. Also different in different states. FL has a unique law that even allows you to vote and claim residence in RV parks.
@@jackyoung2441 you’re completely wrong.
Man, that dude on the phone was making me mad how he kept making it seem like he owed them something for leaving, and he sound like he would tell their location too. I would not have called him at all. All he would have gotten was the body cam footage.
He sounds terrified of the 2 ladies- Brittney et al. Kinda sad really
I hope this family finds a safe, unknown place to live their lives and to be left alone. They deserve peace.
Confont, Missing, Shacked up. So many intensely loaded words for a family that is GASP!!!!! IN A CAMPER!!!
Exactly, the "shacked up" in the title pee'd me off. Umm it was formerly known as "camping" Listening to dad talk sounds like the adventure of a lifetime for the boys.
When I left, I flew to another country with my cats and didn't tell my immediate family either. The worst was leaving all my close friends behind. It's not an easy decision but a life-saving one. No regrets.
I feel great for this family. They had the fortitude to escape a bad situation. Too bad more people don’t do the same. I’ve known some families with members who are mistreated intra-family.
Did you read the article?
I can tell you this, he told the cop he was traveling the country. Then it was working vacation, all of a sudden he wanted to buy land and love to build a house on it. My radar is going off.
@@jlcollins7673 There was nothing special in the article. Said he was wanted on a misdemeanor DV warrant but gives no information at all about it. He's going to have to be in Ill. for anyone to care about that though.
@@doomman700 yes!!!!!
@Leebo McCool yeah there is sooo much more than that to this story. Period.
Sounds like they left a bad situation ❤ glad they met with a great officer
I sure wish them well. Strong, brave people.
Look, people are free to run off and get away from whatever they want to, for any reason whatsoever.
I'm glad everyone's okay. They really don't need to pry this much imo but again, glad everyone's alright
They're just trying to close out a missing person's case, otherwise they don't GAF. I agree that people are free to run off for any reason, and I'm sure the cops agree.
He has a warrant for an alleged domestic battery, so the police have to check that his wife & kids are ok. If they didn't & the wife & kids disappear, or their bodies turn up, everyone would proclaim that the "system failed them", & "they ignored the warnings"
They have a duty of care, to verify everybody is accounted for, to close the missing person case.
There's a link to an article in the description. 🙂
@@ShipsKat So you agree that all your stipulations for people to now leave them alone have been met. Oh and he doesn't have a warrant for domestic battery he has a bench warrant for missing a court date, I got one of those dismissed and my tickets put back on the docket a month after missing my court date. $150 to my attorney and I walked away with an improper equipment.
I wish them the best, seems like a good dude
A dude with prior domestic battery charges. The daughter worrying about her siblings is actually a good thing.
I have to give him props for not sticking around hearing the bull and standing his ground.
Everyone has a right to their privacy a right to choose where they wish to live how they wish to live and who they wish to talk too. This is ridiculous leave this family alone. PERIOD.
Until they turn up missing for good and people like you are in the comments talking about how big of a shame it is
There is a reason why these missing persons investigations exist. One time they turn out to be just left alone, the next they are found dead in the woods on the other side of the country. And I think that everyone would rather look for the people and find out that they are ok rather than ignored and never seen by anyone ever again.
@@earthwormjim420 be civil and respectful - read the rules. Your opinion, and the statement as such is not made with volition. However, you are a fool and I pity you for failing to recognize the base of it all, reality I know.
They have a good police force and a percentage of the nation, aware. They’re probably safer than you are with your family and immediate family less than 5 miles away.
But to each their own, ya can’t place glasses on a blind man and tell him to see but I can tell you, ya helped no one expressing your negative opinion.
Hey … those family members need another toxic member to keep them company. You volunteering? ‘Brittany and Mary’ need you!
This man is on the run from a warrant for his arrest for beating his wife. Then all of a sudden they disappear with the children after he reportedly threatened to kill his wife and children... So I think the older daughter is in the right just to check and make sure the kids are ok.
And the condition of his bond was to not be in contact with his wife... Which he is breaking. Unfortunately the state of Illinois cannot act on the warrant if he is not in the state.
how do I contact him to make that deal for buying that house
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That's exactly what I wanted to know. Hahaha. I said I'd jump on that asap
You can actually hear the hurt in his voice when talking about needing to be away from his family. So sad 😢 for some reason he reminds me of my father. Trying to his his feelings and the way he is reacting to the situation. My heart goes out to him.
I completely understand his decision, it's his life and he has the right to live it. I've been in the same situation and wish I could do what he has done, that takes so much courage. I wish nothing but good things for this family.
I'm That Family Member Who Doesn't Mind Not Being Family Anymore
sending love to this guy and his family.. sucks to have to leave 💜
I wish this family the best.
I sure can relate to packing up and going where no one knows. Been there done that. Only my oldest son knew where I was bc he was in the military. I moved by his base. He came to eat and bring me his laundry. Brought Buddies and they'd stay the weekends and do their thing. AS I cooked and ironed BDUs. 🙂
Best thing I ever done. Loved Washington state.
LOL I packed up and moved every 2 months after I wore out a town.
Fort Lewis/McCord?
you 100% was the milf on the base that everyone tapped ;)
@@tacticalpause3767 aaayyyyyyyyeeeeeeeee i grew up in fort lewis woo hoooooooooooooooo let's gooooooooooooooo
That sounds awesome for everyone involved.
I can relate to this man wanting to disappear from toxic situations
Save those children.
hope this man and his family find peace
Good luck to this father and his wife and children. Him starting to cry speaking with his family on the phone was so sad. Clearly, this man loves his wife and kids, and is doing whatever he can to protect them
What kind of parent blames their daughter for leaving and living in a camper in an undisclosed location? For the children’s sake, it’s necessary to ask specific questions regarding school and well being. Instead of asking if they are still doing home school, they need to be asked something like what type of math homework are they doing today? If a daughter is pushing for them to be found, she is probably trying to protect her siblings. I know first hand as soon as cops or children services walk away, the kids soul can be screaming, Please don’t leave me here! These parents concern me.
This is going to end badly. The sister can feel she’s done everything she could to save them. But that father is dangerous.
He didn't appear dangerous to me..maybe the sister is dangerous and is why he had to get away
@@KaceyIlliot his record you can read on google says otherwise. Please for the love of God. Think before you speak. The people in this comment section are so unbelievably gullible. They'll just watch something and not bother to investigate before forming an opinion.
@@edd7 are you capable of reading? 😂 Ever heard of public records?
Best wishes to this family❤
Love this. Good job from everyone involved. ❤
This is weird. Something is up.
She has a husband, she don't want anymore, that's why she left with her lover😂
Why , they just want to live the vanlife , free and easy .
Sounds like they're just sick of their family's bs and want to live in peace. Sounds like it was a bad enough situation that living in a van is better than in a comfy house
Way to really go out on a limb
@@Ena48145 exactly
A great police officer l, super respectful and patient to hear out the other guy. Other guy is doing his best. I hope the best for him and his family. A great video.
That is a good officer
Great officer , caring about the family safety! 🙏👍🇺🇸❤️
They don't need permission to do this. When he said 'you aren't in any trouble' I laughed out loud. People can leave whenever they want and they don't have to ask permission or let anyone know.
You obviously didn’t read the article associated with the video, he has warrants for domestic battery for him. That’s what he ran from.
They wanted to check.... Look up Lori Vallow. Sometimes couples disappear and it turns out their kids are buried in the pet cemetery. So it's always good to do a simple welfare check. They only had one side of the story. I think the officer handled the situation wonderfully.
@@doomman700 I watched a video. On RUclips.
If he had a warrant then why wasn't he arrested?
@@tishwitch True. People can do this to try and hide a crime. But then there are the crimes we see thrown in our faces every day like Biden and his family, Epstein's client list, and so on and nothing ever happens and no one seems to care. Yet everyone is so obsessed with this family.
@@proudpatriotUS1776 From the article linked in the description of the video: "A warrant is out for Stephen’s arrest due to the domestic battery charges pending in Illinois. However, it’s a misdemeanor charge, which typically have low priorities for extradition from state to state." You are allowed to click on the link and read it, if you can. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Good Peace Officer,great attitude
I can hear the pain in his voice. Poor guy
Google Stephen Lutz.
It’s okay to move on and live a different life, away from people that no longer serve you. What’s not cool is wasting resources to find you. All it takes is one phone call.
That's on his estranged daughter, bill her.
Before making assumptions that this man “has the right to leave”, he has a warrant out for his arrest in the state of illinois for beating his wife and known drug use. There’s a lot more to the story than you think. & she was worried about the safety of her siblings.
Not sure they knew they were listed as missing.
@@KaylaSalerno-jk8zc He still has a right to leave, warrant or not. the Warrant doesn't bar him from leaving the state. Even with a warrant for his arrest, if he gets a lawyer that warrant can be addressed remotely, aside from that unless the court ordered him to stay or put him on a flight risk, he can come and go as he pleases. so yes he has a right to leave
@@KaylaSalerno-jk8zc well somebody needs to tell the police who is speaking with him about the warrant.🤨😐
They were so bad old boy packed up his family and started living in a camper and they still wouldn’t leave the man alone
This is exactly how I feel. My family lives here in Arizona I helped them out before now I need the help nothing but a bunch of scumbags and don't get me started on my mom.
I got away from toxic people decades ago. Best decision ever.
Seems like this guy is fleeing from something and his daughter is trying to force him to confront it.
Or, the daughter is a control freak.
I have a problem with the police chief on the other end of the phone. Why is he so insistent and why won’t he respect this man’s wishes? Very strange.
Of course, none of us know exactly what has happened behind closed doors. But, I can't help but question why one would go to such lengths and isolate certain family members so much if there wasn't something to hide or if he wasn't trying to control others who cannot or will not speak up to protect themselves.
What? He wants to walk away from them, he has every right as an adult. So does his wife. Settle down.
@@klmoll read some posts...the guy took off and I think the family is in danger
Sometimes I wish I had the willpower to do what this man did. Seems like a good hard working man and wants his children to have the best life possible.
I am a native of Cochise County. I can think of worse places to run away to. I sure miss it.
I live in Cochise County currently. I was a native of Colorado before I moved here 19 years ago. This is a beautiful place. I live on 10 acres and love the quiet.
I live on planet mars, it’s a litter bit cooler here but I do miss the goat heads in Cochise.
The way his voice cracked was just heart dropping. Family issues are just so difficult and praying for Peace for all.
More recently, he was charged with soliciting a minor in 2020. His felony indecent solicitation charge was dismissed, and he pled guilty to obscenity, court records showed. Stephen was sentenced to a $1,500 fine and six months supervision.
Stephen is currently out on bond for a domestic violence charge on the condition he does not have contact with Monica. There is also reportedly a warrant for his arrest in Illinois as a result of his missed pre-trial hearing on March 26.
@@RoidRager at the time this cop was talking he didn't know?
I love that this officer covers up his camera to hide the location as best he could after the man walked away from the phone call.
The pain in this mans voice when he speaks about his family and what they possibly did to him.
Wow - love you trolls. Go Google Stephen Lutz.
There is so much more to this story and things that are left out. Trust me there was 100% reason to be concerned and that hasn't changed.
Yep. The dad is very sus.
Good luck on your travels!
Get those children to safety & have them interviewed by social workers WITHOUT the parents present. This whole situation seems creepy.