Summary
- Popular YouTuber Corey Pritchett faces two counts of aggravated kidnapping and has fled to the Middle East.
- Pritchett, now reportedly in Dubai, posted a video from abroad, making light of the charges and his flight from the US.
- His return to the US and the ultimate resolution of the case remain unknown.
YouTube personality Corey Pritchett is facing serious legal trouble. Accused of aggravated kidnapping, Pritchett left the United States shortly after charges were filed, leaving his followers shocked and concerned.
Pritchett, a relatively well-known content creator, launched his YouTube career in 2016, building a following with family vlogs, challenges, and pranks. His main channel, "CoreySSG," boasts approximately 4 million subscribers, while his second channel, "CoreySSG Live," has over 1 million. One particularly popular video, a prank about having a baby, has accumulated over 12 million views.
The alleged kidnapping incident occurred on November 24, 2024, in southwest Houston. According to ABC13, Pritchett met two women, aged 19 and 20, at a gym. After a day of activities including ATV riding and bowling, Pritchett allegedly threatened the women at gunpoint, speeding away on I-10 with their phones confiscated. 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 reportedly allowed the women to escape. Charged on December 26, 2024, with two counts of aggravated kidnapping, Pritchett had already departed the country. Authorities confirmed his flight to Doha, Qatar, on December 9th, using a one-way ticket, and his current location is believed to be Dubai. From there, he released a video downplaying the situation, claiming to be "on the run" and making light of the allegations. 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 is uncertain. Whether Pritchett will return to the US to face justice remains unknown. This situation echoes the 2023 kidnapping of YouTuber YourFellowArab in Haiti, who, after a terrifying ordeal involving a Haitian gang, was eventually released and later shared his experience online.
