Summary
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Corey Pritchett is charged with kidnapping and has fled the United States.
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Pritchett has posted a video joking that he is on the run and mocking the charges.
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The outcome of the case and whether he will return to the United States remains uncertain.
Prominent YouTube content creator Corey Pritchett is facing serious charges of two counts of aggravated kidnapping. Authorities report that the YouTube personality left the country shortly after the charges were filed, a development that has stunned many of his followers as details of the allegations surfaced online.
For those unfamiliar with the name, Corey Pritchett is a content creator and social media personality from the United States, known for his engaging and relatable online presence. He started his YouTube career in 2016, sharing family vlogs, challenges and pranks. Although not among the most followed YouTubers, Corey has built a significant following, with his main channel, “CoreySSG”, currently boasting around 4 million subscribers. In addition, his second channel, “CoreySSG Live”, has surpassed 1 million subscribers. One of his most popular videos, titled “LET'S HAVE A BABY PRANK”, has received over 12 million views.
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Corey Pritchett is reportedly currently facing serious charges following an alleged kidnapping incident on November 24, 2024 in southwest Houston, adding to the growing list of kidnapping cases involving content creators. According to ABC13, two women, ages 19 and 20, met him at a gym and spent the day doing activities like ATV riding and bowling. But their experience took a terrifying turn when Pritchett reportedly threatened them at gunpoint, drove at high speeds on I-10 and confiscated their phones, telling them he planned to kill them. The women later told authorities that Pritchett seemed worried, convinced that someone was after him and that he had been accused of setting a car on fire.
Corey Pritchett flees the country
After stopping his vehicle, Pritchett allegedly told the women they had a chance to escape, prompting them to walk for over an hour until they found a passerby who helped them contact police. On December 26, 2024, Pritchett was charged with two counts of aggravated kidnapping, but he had already fled the country. Authorities confirmed with the FBI that he flew to Doha, Qatar, on December 9 on a one-way ticket and is now reportedly in Dubai. There he uploaded a video mocking the decisions, saying he was “on the run” and joking about his actions. Meanwhile, former YouTube streamer Johnny Somali also faces jail time, though his case is unrelated, as he faces potential new charges in South Korea.
The outcome of this case remains uncertain, and it is unclear whether the YouTuber intends to surrender to US authorities. However, it is worth noting that in 2023, famous YouTuber YourFellowArab was kidnapped for ransom in Haiti, although he was eventually released. He later shared photos of his harrowing experience with a Haitian gang, offering his followers a chilling insight into his ordeal.
