Summary
- Popular YouTuber Corey Pritchett is charged with aggravated kidnapping and has left the US.
- Pritchett posted a video from abroad, seemingly mocking the charges and his fugitive status.
- His return to the US and the ultimate resolution of the case are currently unknown.
Corey Pritchett, a well-known YouTube content creator, faces serious accusations: two counts of aggravated kidnapping. The charges prompted Pritchett to leave the country, a move that has shocked his substantial online following.
For those unfamiliar, Pritchett is an American social media personality known for his engaging content. His YouTube career began in 2016, featuring family vlogs, challenges, and pranks. While not a top-tier YouTuber, he commands a significant audience with approximately 4 million subscribers on his main channel, "CoreySSG," and over 1 million on his secondary channel, "CoreySSG Live." One particularly popular video, "LET’S HAVE A BABY PRANK," boasts over 12 million views.
The alleged kidnapping incident occurred on November 24, 2024, in southwest Houston. According to ABC13, Pritchett allegedly met two women, aged 19 and 20, at a gym. After a day of activities including ATV riding and bowling, the situation escalated. Pritchett reportedly threatened them at gunpoint, sped away on I-10, confiscated their phones, and threatened to kill them. The women reported Pritchett expressed anxieties about being pursued and mentioned accusations of arson.
Pritchett's Flight and Mocking Video
After stopping his vehicle, Pritchett allegedly allowed the women to escape. They walked for over an hour before finding help and contacting authorities. Charged with two counts of aggravated kidnapping on December 26, 2024, Pritchett had already fled to Doha, Qatar, on December 9th, possessing a one-way ticket. He is now believed to be in Dubai, where he posted a video seemingly making light of the warrants, declaring himself "on the run." This contrasts with the serious situation faced by another former streamer, Johnny Somali, who faces potential new charges in South Korea, though unrelated to Pritchett's case.
The outcome of Pritchett's case remains uncertain. Whether he will return to the US to face the charges is unknown. The situation highlights the risks faced by online personalities, recalling the 2023 kidnapping of YouTuber YourFellowArab in Haiti, who was eventually released after a harrowing ordeal with a Haitian gang. He later shared his experience with his followers.
