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 remain uncertain.
Corey Pritchett, a well-known YouTube content creator, is facing serious accusations: two counts of aggravated kidnapping. Surprisingly, authorities say he left the country shortly after the charges were filed, leaving his substantial fanbase shocked as details of the allegations emerged.
Pritchett, a US-based social media personality, gained recognition for relatable content. His YouTube career began in 2016, featuring family vlogs, challenges, and pranks. While not a top-tier YouTuber, his "CoreySSG" channel boasts nearly 4 million subscribers, and his secondary channel, "CoreySSG Live," has over 1 million. A popular video, "LET’S HAVE A BABY PRANK," has amassed over 12 million views.
The alleged kidnapping incident occurred on November 24, 2024, in southwest Houston. According to ABC13, two women (ages 19 and 20) met Pritchett at a gym. After a day of activities (ATV riding, bowling), the situation escalated. Pritchett allegedly threatened them at gunpoint, sped away on I-10, confiscated their phones, and reportedly told them he intended to kill them. The women later reported that Pritchett expressed anxiety, believing someone was targeting him, and mentioned accusations of arson.
Pritchett's Flight and Mocking Video
After stopping his vehicle, Pritchett allegedly gave the women a chance to escape. They walked for over an hour before finding help and contacting the police. Charged on December 26, 2024, with two counts of aggravated kidnapping, Pritchett had already fled to Doha, Qatar, on December 9th, using a one-way ticket. He's now reportedly in Dubai, where he uploaded a video taunting authorities, claiming to be "on the run" and joking about the situation. This contrasts with the serious legal situation faced by another former streamer, Johnny Somali, who is facing potential new charges in South Korea.
The future of this case remains unclear. Whether Pritchett will return to the US to face the charges is unknown. The incident recalls the 2023 kidnapping of YouTuber YourFellowArab in Haiti, who, after a harrowing ordeal with a gang, was eventually released and later shared his experience.
