Summary
- Corey Pritchett, a YouTube content creator, faces two counts of aggravated kidnapping and has fled the US.
- He posted a video joking about being on the run and mocking the charges from Dubai.
- The outcome of the case and his potential return to the US remain uncertain.
Prominent YouTube content creator Corey Pritchett is currently facing serious allegations 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 emerged online.
Corey Pritchett, known for his engaging and relatable online presence, started his YouTube career in 2016. His main channel, "CoreySSG," has around 4 million subscribers, while his second channel, "CoreySSG Live," has surpassed 1 million subscribers. One of his most popular videos, "LET’S HAVE A BABY PRANK," has garnered over 12 million views.
On November 24, 2024, in southwest Houston, Corey Pritchett allegedly kidnapped two women, aged 19 and 20, after meeting them at a gym and spending the day engaging in activities like ATV riding and bowling. The situation escalated 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 reported that Pritchett seemed anxious, believing 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 gave the women a chance to escape, leading them to walk for over an hour until they found help to contact the 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 with a one-way ticket and is now reportedly in Dubai. From there, he uploaded a video mocking the warrants, claiming he was "on the run" and joking about his actions.
The outcome of this case remains uncertain, and it's unclear whether Pritchett intends to turn himself in to US authorities. This incident adds to the growing list of legal issues involving content creators, though unrelated, former YouTube streamer Johnny Somali is also facing potential jail time in South Korea. In a different context, renowned YouTuber YourFellowArab was kidnapped for ransom in Haiti in 2023, but was eventually released and shared footage of his harrowing experience with a Haitian gang.
