YouTuber Accused of Abduction

Summary

• Popular YouTuber Corey Pritchett is charged with aggravated kidnapping and has left the US.
• Pritchett posted a video from abroad, making light of the charges and his flight.
• His return to the US and the case's resolution are currently unknown.

US-based YouTube content creator Corey Pritchett faces serious accusations: two counts of aggravated kidnapping. Reports indicate he departed the country shortly after charges were filed, leaving many fans shocked as details of the allegations surfaced online.

Corey Pritchett, known for his engaging online persona, began his YouTube journey in 2016, creating family vlogs, challenges, and comedic skits. While not a top-tier YouTuber, he’s amassed a substantial following, with his primary channel, "CoreySSG," boasting approximately 4 million subscribers and a secondary channel, "CoreySSG Live," exceeding 1 million. One of his most viewed videos, "LET’S HAVE A BABY PRANK," has garnered over 12 million views.

Pritchett's legal troubles stem from an alleged kidnapping incident on November 24, 2024, in southwest Houston, adding to a concerning trend of kidnapping cases involving online personalities. According to ABC13, two women, aged 19 and 20, met Pritchett at a gym and spent the day with him. However, the situation escalated when Pritchett allegedly threatened them at gunpoint, speeding on I-10, and confiscating their phones, claiming he intended to kill them. The women reported to authorities that Pritchett appeared anxious, fearing someone was targeting him, and that he'd been accused of arson.

Pritchett's Flight and Mocking Video

After stopping his vehicle, Pritchett allegedly instructed the women to flee, leaving them to walk for over an hour before finding help. Charged on December 26, 2024, with two counts of aggravated kidnapping, Pritchett had already fled to Doha, Qatar, on December 9th on a one-way ticket, and is now reportedly in Dubai. From there, he uploaded a video deriding the warrants, claiming to be "on the run" and making light of the situation. This contrasts with the serious situation faced by former YouTube streamer Johnny Somali, who also faces potential jail time in South Korea (though unrelated).

The future of this case is uncertain. Whether Pritchett will voluntarily return to face US authorities remains unknown. It's noteworthy that in 2023, YouTuber YourFellowArab was kidnapped for ransom in Haiti, eventually released and later sharing footage of his ordeal with a Haitian gang.