Targeted And Killed By A Fake Uber Driver | The Case of Samantha Josephson

Samantha Josephson was a student at the USC with a bright future ahead. In the year of 2019 she was enjoying a night out with friends when a stranger targetted Samantha, faking his identity as an uber driver before kidnapping her.
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00:00 Intro
01:07 New Jersey
02:05 Samantha Josephson's History
04:45 Finding time to relax
05:31 The night of 28th March, 2019
08:06 The disappearance of Samantha Josephson
11:00 Investigations
12:35 Capturing a suspect
14:35 Nathaniel Rowland
16:10 Evidence, Trial, Verdict.
20:38 Thoughts and Changes to a Safer Future
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[@CoffeehouseCrime]

I can recall several occasions where I’ve willingly jumped into the back of my Uber vehicle without confirming their identity - it’s a mistake that is made all too easily. Technology has brought amazing things to our lives, but with alongside those new conveniences we must learn new behavioural practises in order to keep ourselves safe. In honour of Samantha Josephson’s life, her parents established the #WhatsMyName foundation which seeks to prevent their daughter’s tragedy from happening again. You can find more information on their website, www.whatsmyname.org Have you had any experience with incorrect Ubers or taxis? What do you do to keep yourself safe? And will this story make you think more critically next time you order an Uber? Please share your thoughts below. - Adrian

[@chrisbennett6236]

I hate that she was killed but I'm extremely happy that he didn't get away with it. Far too often young women just Samantha are killed and their killers are never caught

[@keonblizzy3706]

Do a video on the gabby petito case

[@Sphinx952]

Public transit is also dangerous

[@p.ellet.1314]

Happened to me too when i lived in London. Just hopped into some random Toyota prius, because that's what pretty much all uber drivers drove there. The poor guy even started driving a bit before asking me what I was doing in his car 🤣

[@Heyhunniesbuffytimmons8513]

Yes one time I called a cab , my friends and I were drinking and ran out of alcohol so we got a ride to liquor store and back. When we pulled back up at home the driver hurried up and turned off the timer that showed the balance but I saw it and he added $5 so I didn’t tip . Had he not lied I would have hooked him up so he screwed his self by being dishonest

[@2120musiclover]

This probably could’ve been avoided if he had been charged and jailed for his first kidnapping and assault. So fucked up.

[@Goldiegirl2009]

Agree with you.

[@luminvader8911]

Sadly that's how so many of these cases go. Especially when you see if the same people preying on kids or other vulnerable people and just getting away with barely a mark on their record. They get out only to reoffend. Then they pull something like this and people will say "shame we saw this too late" without realizing that they obviously could have prevented it. I know the law can only do so much but we need harsher sentences for sex and assault charges. 8/10 these people move on to bigger more violent crimes especially when they get a small on the wrist. They feel like they can keep doing it because they don't feel harsh consequences and think next time it won't be much of a sentence either.

[@dragorn3212]

Certain people get special privilege in committing crimes where they can blame a bunch of historic events for the fact that they are a low life criminal, and for some reason the media and courts actually agree with it

[@TrophyGuide101]

@@dragorn3212 the bigotry of low expectations.

[@TreeTats]

Problem with that is that it's a double sided edge. On one hand you free a potential future criminal again on the other you free someone who realised their wrongs and changes for the better. I would agree with this and keep permanent lockup only after 2nd time. they commit crimes.

[@raphaelabosse1890]

120 stab wounds doesn't sound like his motives were solely financially motivated. This man has serious issues. I'm disgusted.

[@IzzyBizzyBooBoo]

I think the robbery was after the fact to make it seem less perverted.

[@marac9087]

For me it seems like she debated a lot and he had to stab her a lot of times. I can't relate how i'm feeling right now, what a sad story.

[@JK8]

@@marac9087 what the hell does debating have to do with anything

[@thatgirlvee2]

Hate crime

[@cassalynnvictoria1496]

Overkill. And for most of the wounds to be on her face and neck; he’s pretty fucked in the head and he is right where he belongs.

[@AdityaKumar-re6lw]

We all make several mistakes in our life. But it is scary how one mistake can turn out to be so fatal for somebody.

[@erickiyoshiphillips2323]

Crazy to see that he canceled the uber but she didn't see that it was canceled. Usually u get notifications that ur ride was canceled. Doesn't help she was on the phone with her boyfriend and was drinking out late night. This could happen to anyone. I used only have wifi so I would order the Uber than leave the wifi and once the Uber was close I would leave my wifi signal. A few times the Uber drivers would get lost and I would be standing out there for 20 minutes until I figured they canceleed

[@babyramses5066]

Big facts. Alot of of people in these comments like "I wouldn't have been that stupid, I don't drink" um. No. She wasn't stupid. I think she could've drank too much that night when upset. I know I have so I'm more careful now. We've all done something absent-minded, especially when upset like driving distracted on the highway, or even crossing the street without looking three times. It's so sad one mistake cost this girl everything.

[@MidnightSonnet]

Her parents breaking down in the courtroom gutted me. I couldn't stop the tears. I can't even begin to imagine their pain.

[@dantauche7917]

It was reassuring to hear how fast the jury took to declare him guilty. An hour deliberation is EXTREMELY fast. Rot in jail you monster. And peace be with the family.

[@Bean_Soup]

I want to know what the conversation was like in that room

[@MikeOfAegis]

@@Bean_Soup From the time I was involved in a murder jury, it was less talking about problems with the evidence and more everyone just getting emotionally ready for putting someone away for life and getting some legal definitions clarified, I think we deliberated for 40 minutes.

[@one.2622]

Well they had alot of evidence...

[@lunaballuna]

I can't believe how close this is to me.... I live 20 minutes from her apartment and 45 mins from where she was found... that's kinda scary.

[@dragorn3212]

@Shahzad khan Nope, he'll get special treatment and released back onto the streets in 10 years by democrat politicians

[@ubeube6174]

Stabbing someone 100+ times is just pure evil. This story never fails to bring chill into my spine. Truly horrible.

[@xKevmachinex]

yes, and jail time just doesn't cut it. we as a society need to face the truth, monsters like this do not deserve to live. Its sad I know, and I wish it was different, but its not. Death is the only payment for something like this.

[@dashikashi4734]

@@xKevmachinex The death penalty is too expensive for me to really justify in any way. If they're locked up forever, they can't get and and won't have any other easy targets to go after. Let general pop police itself.

[@ChristianAuditore14]

@@dashikashi4734 life in prison is too expensive they should be there for five years max

[@KathrineMilford]

@@ChristianAuditore14 Ya say that when it's your family member!

[@abbsie2009]

@@dashikashi4734 death penalty is expensive? Not when it's a firing squad..

[@derek04151]

As a male who is 6 foot 3 and 250 lbs, strong and in good physical condition.... I was working out of town when we got shut down for 4 days. Most of the guys lived too far away to go home or just decided to stay in case we started up suddenly. I had come up on the bus, with no vehicle but I only lived 4 hours away and there was lots of traffic going back and forth. So, I decided to try hitch-hiking home with a $50 bill in my hand to demonstrate that I'd pay the fuel for the trip. After a few hours without any luck, a guy stopped and picked me up. He immediately gave me the creeps but I was desperate for a ride to get home to see my wife and kids. Soon after picking me up, he made a turn and headed the wrong way. I asked where he was going and he said he knew all the truck drivers in town and was sure he could get me a ride with one of them. He then proceeded to blast right through town without stopping and headed out on the highway. I had already planned what I'm going to do to this guy to save myself and I watched him like a hawk. He tried reaching under the front seat a couple times but when he noticed that I was watching, he turned the knobs on the heater controls instead. So I made a plan for how to get a gun away from him and use it on him if he produced one. So I never let his hands out of my sight as I suspected he had some form of weapon under the seat. We got way out of town and I saw a rest area with trucks in it. Right away I said very sternly, Alright you can let me out here...And I looked him straight in the eyes. He seemed taken aback and I had already made plans to grab the steering wheel and crash the truck then find the weapon under the seat and use it on him, if he didn't stop. He reluctantly stopped and let me out and then turned around and headed back to town. Then I'm standing there realizing I was so intent on getting out of the truck, that I let him drive me way out of town and leave me there. After the fact, I realized I should have overpowered the guy while he was driving and grabbed whatever I could find for a weapon and force him to drive me back to town. I was so happy to get out of the truck I never thought about the fact that I'm bigger and stronger than him and no cop on the planet is going to charge me for assaulting him when he drove me way out of town in the opposite direction from where I was going. So desperate to save myself from harm, I never thought of just assaulting him and taking control of the truck. Now I got a taste of how a young girl feels when she is abducted. I only thought sensibly after I was out of danger. One thing for sure, he pulled anything out from under the seat... I'd have immediately killed him with it. Then I realized I should have just grabbed it myself. If it can happen to an oil patch worker who could have knocked this guy out in a fist fight...it can happen to anybody. And this was a small town, nice farm town in northern Canada, not Los Angeles. Think about that, and how quickly it can happen.

[@thecosmicxx]

Us women are very aware this can happen anywhere and I mean anywhere. I’m sorry you had to go through this to finally understand how women/girls feel in the world. To be honest it’s a little frustrating men don’t listen to us when we tell them and you have to experience it to believe us

[@xMisticc]

Let this be a lesson: please be aware of your surroundings and double check before interacting with any strangers, especially if you’re alone

[@jd32k]

Or how about if your friends' live tracker goes in an opposite direction than home and phone goes unread. Probably get up and do something rather than go to bed.

[@infinitewisdom4557]

That works perfectly for a sober mind but I guess it's worth throwing out there

[@CameronBrtnik]

​@@jd32kI would've just assumed she's cheating on me and rolled over back to bed

[@Annoye]

@@CameronBrtnikshe would cheat with a tracker?

[@hollib3900]

When taking a Lyft, it sends the picture, type of car, and license plate of the person picking me up. The new feature I didn't know they had is, if your car pauses for what may seem like a long period, Lyft will contact your phone and ask you if everything is okay and if you need emergency help. I love that new feature.

[@foxbuns]

i didnt know about that! thats dope of them to add

[@evapunk333]

I'm glad they are starting to do more things like that. These companies always scared me because when they first started, there were like no safety precautions and they weren't even background checking people. Nice to know things are improving.

[@miaperry2838]

It also allows you to share your location of the ride with a friend with the same information with I think is awesome. My friend shares her ride with me all the time

[@0XIIIIII]

Uber does the exact same thing

[@hojboj3222]

What about the driver maybe he or she aren't OK

[@eleayeproctor9490]

This is why buddy system is critical. You go together you leave together even if unhappy about having to leave early.

[@yungthug2403]

learn martial arts, be good at running, you can buy rings with blades on them, put one in ur purse and always go in the backseats never the front with the driver, if he has a shield you can exit out anyway, if he doesnt then you can put that ring on and with proper martial arts training punchign technique you can give him a good solid hook to his temple would kill him, having another girl with you wont do much he could overpower you both if untrained

[@rocketamadeus3730]

@@yungthug2403 I guarantee if she punched him in the face it would have only made him madder.

[@yungthug2403]

Mark Pemberton with a bladed ring? It would knock him out if she threw the punch with proper technique, blindsiding him with a hook while wearing a bladed ring in the temple would likely kill him

[@violetyg2626]

@@yungthug2403 or just carry a gun.

[@TheDropOfTheDay]

@@yungthug2403 useless if you’re drunk

[@deerpic]

I haven't used Uber in a couple years, but I'm pretty sure I recall the app giving me not only the driver's name, but the color, make, and model of the car so I knew it was the right vehicle I was getting into.

[@alissabrown8114]

I was thinking the same thing

[@jimmytwostones]

It also gives the number plate

[@benkoru3776]

Exactly

[@brucewilson1958]

Want to share a thought...if you ever need to file a missing person report, if at all possible, do it in person. You can ask for the Shift Supervisor or a Detective. You are far more likely to be taken seriously.

[@vintageindy]

God imagine the pain Greg gotta feel for telling his girl to go out that night.

[@jadedplacebo24]

Yeah. The fact that he told her he'd see her in a few days when she asked for him to come over....then encouraging her to go out. I know this haunts him. I truly feel for him

[@YaLittleFriend]

Facts! I was wondering this as well poor guy and families.

[@mrknarf4438]

He really shouldn't. It's tough, but... He really shouldn't, this wasn't his fault.

[@caseytyler8326]

Regret is a bitch. My best friend and I had an argument and didn’t talk for a week at the end of the week she took her life she’s buried near where Samantha died . Ever since then I never go to bed angry at someone I always reach out to everyone and say what’s on my mind … ya gotta know that you did the best you could

[@SilhouetteSE]

The pain for the thought that he could've alerted the cops when he saw the car driving in the opposite direction, instead of going to bed... That pain's gotta be a lot worse, man. A lot stronger.

[@jonram7593]

As an Uber driver in Los Angeles, I can’t tell you HOW MANY TIMES people get in my car asking if I’m their driver and that’s it. I tell them “check my plates, color, make, don’t just get into a car without knowledge” some people are so oblivious….there are nasty people out there….even drivers aren’t safe, I carry a knife always ready

[@europianbob]

you always should

[@AT-nq3sy]

You should carry a gun.

[@moomyung9231]

Now I'm a little nervous of drivers having knives. I'm probably taller than half of my drivers, but most of them outweigh me and if they attack me with a knife, I'm probably dead.

[@remissiveslave]

@@AT-nq3sy close proximity a knife would be more effective.

[@rmc4real248]

@@europianbob I totally understand your nervousness but he also needs to protect himself, it's a scary world but also we shouldn't live in fear, I watch alot of these cases and yes there are crazy people out there but I like to think there is more good people then bad

[@TheWellington2006]

That was so eerie watching the camera footage of Samantha waiting and then getting into that monsters car,so so sad. I watched many of your video's but this one really struck a cord. Your channel is brilliantly presented,I can imagine you put a lot of time and effort into editing etc,one of the best crime channels out there.

[@FrankandJoe3]

As someone who takes an uber/lyft every day, I can never stress the importance of verifying your driver enough. You're given their license plate, car color and model, their name, and their picture. If any of these don't match up, it's better to be safe than sorry. Most drivers will verify your name before unlocking the car doors to let you enter, as well. Be safe out there

[@horyzengaming3935]

Humans are stupid and will always act stupid, its a part of human nature so you cannot save everyone from there stupidity.

[@constancea520]

Exactly! I'm confused why she tried to get into a silver car so quickly, then to get in a black car immediately.

[@rantersparadise]

@@constancea520 she was already stressed. she really wanted to get home. Just like wearing a short skirt in the wrong part of town....

[@SheikhMawini]

@@constancea520 They didn’t give all this information back then. They started after this happened.

[@nikolnolastname4473]

@@SheikhMawini they did give you this info before this.

[@grosskidsidd]

something about this story really makes you wonder, if you've ever witnessed a crime in action in public, but thought nothing of it

[@marencioribeiro6762]

Exactly what i was thinking

[@JohnGalt916]

All reality. You have probably witnessed a kidnapping in person. What do you think when a woman is dragging a screaming child out of a store?

[@ampeater777]

Definitely not on this sort of level but my mom and I watched some dudes rip an ATM out of the wall at a bank with a truck in broad daylight as we sat in traffic. We thought nothing of it because the sheriffs department in that area is insane and massively over funded so we knew they would be immediately caught. They were We got a good chuckle out of watching it though

[@lisavanderpump7475]

I have I even called the cops about it but u know how they can be lazy I saw a creepy older white man who looked unbathed walking around quickly in a target store with a Asian child girl with a school outfit on it didn't look right just a bad vibe and when I called the police they said to speak to target security LOL! What a joke

[@eduagonzalez]

That’s actually a terrifying thought 😕

[@Bleu-en2bf]

Life is odd, we have friends, lover, relatives, family ...yet we die alone and worse a bad death. I don't fear loneliness because dying like this is a nightmare. RIP Samantha ⚘

[@dotty1220]

I think this is one of the top 5 worst most disturbing murders I've ever heard of. I'm scared to even try and imagine what went through her poor panicked mind when she realised she was locked in with a psychopath. God love her.

[@ronricherson6685]

I told my daughter, who is now an attorney..."Put your attenna up when you're out!" Before you walk in a room, turn a corner or take one step into any situation, check in with your gut instincts. If it doesn't feel right, back away. NEVER go anywhere alone at night. NEVER! There's safety in numbers. Even in nature, predators look for the animal that is separated from the herd. Humans are no different. How is this NOT taught to young people?

[@rasengon28]

Careful! The SJW's are going to tell you that youre victim blaming because youre a man!

[@LargeInCharge77]

I know as sad as it is its also baffling that anyone would attempt to jump in the back of not 1 but 2 random cars?

[@cdd4248]

Yes! Intuition is ALWAYS your first and best defense! Good Information!

[@Grant25]

Head on a swivel when you’re in vulnerable positions!

[@kiaram9355]

My mum always says the same thing I'm in law school rn (online for now) in one of the most dangerous cities in my country. It has the highest number of crimes against women (rapes and murders to be specific). It is honestly terrifying that I have to actually go there soon because Sometimes you can do everything right and Someone will still commit a crime against you.

[@stromlo]

I've personally, completely sober, climbed into the wrong Uber. Such an easy and silly mistake to make. In my case the Uber driver was waiting for a female, and told me, "uhh, you're in the wrong Uber". Samantha was not so lucky.

[@Nerino]

Damn, we don't even have ubers in my country, only Taxis with the TAXI light on them, so you can't mistaken it.

[@ashlyelizabethlyons9644]

I've done the same, such a easy mistake. Was looking for a gray truck and a gray truck pulled right up so I thought that was it but it was not. Thankfully the driver was not a murderer! Was able to get my actual Uber like 5 minutes after. Just a silly coincidence.

[@MetalPhantom7]

@@Nerino It's actually for the best. That's why I always looked down upon Uber and wondered what's the point of it and felt like it's some fake-ass taxi service for poor. It provides the same taxi services but without recognizable taxi/uber sign? Come on, lmao, wtf is this.

[@Goldiegirl2009]

@@MetalPhantom7 They have decals the drivers are supposed to put in the window on passenger side so customers see it.

[@MetalPhantom7]

​@@Goldiegirl2009 I don't know about decals, but when I order a taxi a driver on his private car arrives BUT this car has a glowing sign "Taxi" on the car's roof It's not like I order a classic taxi yellow cab so I genuinely don't know why Uber can't do the same

[@kaliloim4867]

Same exact thing happened to me last night. Got in a car thinking it was my Uber. Driver missed my turn off multiple times. I had to beg him to stop on the highway. Luckily he did. Scariest thing I’ve ever experienced 😭 and I watch all these crime videos on KZbin 🤯

[@lauravalle3766]

Since hearing of her case and charity, I always ask my driver what my name is. It saved me in Baltimore when someone who wasn’t my driver tried to pick me up. After I asked him what my name was and he couldn’t answer, he still tried to convince me to get in! Women/girls - always ask the driver what YOUR name is before ever entering the car. Don’t get in if the driver doesn’t know your name or if the car doesn’t match.

[@michaelprez3811]

You're problem is you went to Baltimore....like that place is borderline lawless even compared to home city philly which is saying something

[@peachesmontclaire]

They also have those safety codes now you can use! Only your driver will know the correct passcode to start your ride.

[@Iwannaps5]

@@michaelprez3811 not all of Bmore, Fed Hill and Fells Point are fairly nice areas. But yea, outside of those neighborhoods it can be very shady

[@michaelprez3811]

@@Iwannaps5 Shady is a understatement

[@michaelprez3811]

@@Iwannaps5 I grew up in areas like Philly and Baltimore so nothing surprises me anymore

[@theonedraven8007]

Im actually an Uber/lyft driver part time, and the ammount of times people get in my car without checking anything is kind of scary

[@LargeInCharge77]

Idiots

[@MrMuaythai84]

let me guess they mostly white?

[@theonedraven8007]

Actually black, but race is irrelevant here

[@amd.0001]

Merry go round people who don't expect anything bad would happen, sadly makes crime easier to do

[@frankiej.gatsby]

All these stories make me hope I'm not the type of person that lights up a room.

[@abhishekgaming923]

It's like that Biggie song, you're nobody til somebody kills you.

[@pslay9324]

@@abhishekgaming923 yes, March 1997 Biggie RIP.....SO TRUE One of the best songs ever....plays out in real like

[@ddl4374]

😁😂‼

[@GenericUsername1388]

I'll never tough another lightswitch

[@Iheadbutttrees]

It’s too late I’ve already mapped out you’re ENTIRE day 😈😈🍆

[@kimberlyoldschool]

I’m from Columbia, attended USC, and spent many a night in Five Points, decades ago. The video is particularly painful because you see so many happy students bouncing around in groups outside the bar - and then there’s the one girl by herself who was targeted so easily. This case is the reason why now, as I take many Ubers every year for business, I never get in without checking the license plate and waiting for the driver to say my name.

[@ritadevi9707]

Correct, I totally agree with you.

[@thehillisalive]

@Manny Rosales no, Uber drivers have always given my name and asked for confirmation when I approach their car and open the door. Of course, I also check the license plate and make, and see that their face matches the driver's picture. But they're supposed to check you're the correct customer too.

[@thehillisalive]

@Manny Rosales ok, tell that to basically every Uber driver I've ever ridden with. The first thing they always do is say my name and wait for me to confirm 🤷‍♀️

[@WhiteMetal_]

You can literally see the picture of the driver while booking uber with no.plate ?

[@beans1998]

the driver could still be a murderer

[@sammylegaspi2214]

The guilt of his bf not going with her and telling her to go out and have fun I couldn’t even imagine the pain I hope he finds the strength to live on for her to live his best life when she couldn’t

[@Bubba__Sawyer]

He shouldn't feel any guilt. Her friends at the bar maybe should though.

[@inspirationmovemebrightly9627]

This is one of the saddest cases I’ve ever heard, this man was actually looking for a victim and this poor woman played right into his plan. Heartbreaking.

[@josephmassaro]

On a lighter note, when I was in college, I delivered pizza. I had one of those light up tops on my car advertising the company. One night I was flagged down by a woman on the side of the road. I pulled up to see what was wrong. Before I could say anything, she gave me an address to drive her to. I told her, "Lady this isn't a cab." Her response was, "Oh...well could you take me anyway?" I told her no and to call an actual cab and not get into the first convenient car that passes by.

[@demonkittytrap3945]

I’m glad you told her that and I hope that advice stuck with her

[@Brandonkicksbooty]

Back when I delivered pizza in college, there were no cell phones and it was common to hitchhike with little problems. Now we have cell phones that track our exact movements for our loved ones and it is a big risk even paying someone for a ride. That is a steep downhill for society.

[@hellobirdie0617]

I’ve done this before. RIP Samantha, you have taught me a valuable lesson. You have gotten through to at least this one.

[@adub92199]

I can’t imagine how the bf could’ve felt seeing his girl get kidnapped and murdered. I honestly would’ve followed her location if she didn’t answer my call knowing crazy shit can happen and her being in an Uber going the opposite way. I would’ve called the cops and my boys and slid wherever she going.

[@MSeliskaZ]

I think that he regrets not doing that every day… and he probably’ll never stop regretting that. But most of us would think that it was some silly mistake.. it’s not fair towards her boyfriend. When you look at it from the outside, it’s easy to say that…

[@stfuplsok]

easy to say if you're not in that situation.

[@tigermachine6471]

While fully understanding your point here, i do believe, if im not mistaken the boyfriend had went back home for the weekend. He wasnt in the area, and good luck trying to reach police fast enough being that if he calls 911 he would get dispatch in his current vicinity. After those hoops had been successfully navigated, the obstacle of actually getting an officer that wouldve taken him serious and were able to follow the directions from his phone, second hand in enough time to prevent this terrible tragedy.

[@apostoliagkolfinopoulou3776]

​@@tigermachine6471and it seems like she was murdered only 30 minutes after she got in. Near impossible for all of this to have happened before he killed her.

[@BillWhittleChannel]

The motive was "financial gain?" He stabbed her ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY TIMES! I've always admired your sincere attempts to be fair, but that's just simply absurd.

[@alexanderjk3285]

That's how our folk roll.

[@campanadeldesierto]

I know right, seems like he was really angry, maybe at white women?

[@sassanrikuo7480]

Literally like wtf

[@sunshineFireIT]

There was a case in Texas where two armed robbers executed a clerk (made him get on the ground-shot him in the head) at a mini golf shop after he gave them everything he had - about $500, they didn't care one bit. So yes its possible to be stabbed to death for your debit card.

[@mikuforlife1929]

@@sunshineFireIT stabbing someone that many times just seems more personal and it’s easier to put a single bullet in someone rather than mercilessly stab them until they’re unrecognizable

[@profd65]

It's not a bad idea to put a glass breaker on your key chain. If Samantha had had one she could have at least busted one of the rear windows...you smack a tempered window with a glass breaker and it instantly crumbles into a million pieces. A glass breaker is useful also if your car ends up in the water, and is sinking (although in that case you may be able to simply roll the window down).

[@Ocyla]

Really good idea!

[@gigishepherd.lgmshepherd1977]

Great idea. I've never heard of them. After this Amazon is my next stop to purchase several. One for myself, my 2 kids & spouses. I pray they'll never need them but I believe in being diligent & when given good advice use it. Good bless. 💕

[@djkizel]

This dude and his mom. At sentencing his mom was like “I know he doesn’t do it because I’m a good mom and a good mom knows when her child does something wrong.” The judge scolded her and him because of the sheer and overwhelming amount of evidence against him. I hope he has the absolute worst time in prison.

[@Mereship]

Really? The mom said that? Ugh awful. Clueless mother

[@ilikematches2]

@@Mereship Not her fault she was raising a monster incapable of empathy. That shit is just luck of the draw.

[@Mereship]

@@ilikematches2 yeah I don’t know anything about the mother. I had not heard what the other commenter said before.

[@djkizel]

@@Mereship yeah the judge shut her down. I really liked the judge in this one. The defendant and his mom were delusional.

[@Mereship]

@@djkizel is there a you tube video for this? Would love to see that.

[@PersonaNonGrata666]

As a rule, I always make my Lyft driver confirm my name before I get in the back. I know there are a plethora of things that can go wrong passed that point. But at a base level, just making sure who each other are before proceeding with the service is really important. I don't Lyft much now but y'all gotta stay safe. Even just having the driver confirm your name could be the difference between detriment and destination.

[@PersonaNonGrata666]

@Manny Rosales Well last time I checked I'm not the one with the car with child locks and also I don't kill people? Are you mentally deficient?

[@bm-ww8kb]

common misconception tbh, you want to ASK their name. They may damn well know your name for any number of reasons...

[@WhiteMetal_]

Literally 50% of the time reason behind any crime is either some sort of intoxication or Childhood's unhealed trauma

[@taipenn2358]

This is some surprisingly good CCTV footage from the bar considering all the true crime stories I've seen. Why can't actually good video quality be considered a standard?

[@rick15666]

like anything else, costs money. Thin margins. Costs even more money for proper installation, proper recording/DVR/cloud storage, possibly a monthly fee. It can be a decent little investment and in a some cases, offers exactly nothing for the bar owner. A lot of bars like this closed up in the pandemic, very thin margins. We can’t just force expensive camera installation standards on private businesses.

[@jqwest944]

I live in SC 5 points used to be a extremely crime ridden area near campus and had a serial killer in the area in I think the 80's or 90's. That's why they have higher security.

[@sassyitalian3157]

It’s expensive

[@Reeeeeee12345]

Thin margins? 4 dollars a beer is cheap to you? That's 200% return or so.

[@Arcange93iam]

People like you always wanting things a certain way, why don't you become the change you seek to see? Now that you saw an issue, fix it.. 🙄

[@pennydas1014]

I really appreciate the emphasis you put into the victims life. This is just sad and so terrifying how easily this can happen

[@kamarudindin1238]

True😞 One day you just minding your businesses doing daily routine as usual like everyday life and then next thing you knew , you were gone from life after unexpected thing happen😔

[@TheFlameHaze1]

Not here to victim shame, but grew up with "stranger danger" instilled, can't imagine anyone in this day and age getting into a strangers car WITHOUT verifying, and I'm a Highschool dropout, like I just don't understand, when did common sense become uncommon. Responding to "What do you do to keep safe", verify driver/passenger without you saying your name or them theirs.

[@Yojack872]

@@Acs2046 Oh boy, *takes a ticket*, don't mind me here for the front row seat.

[@sayo2409]

@@Yojack872 He’s a troll so he won’t get attention

[@HappyHarryHardon]

And how often girls and women die because some guy is mad with his life or just simply horny.

[@ronentwisle5373]

Bad things happen when you recklessly jump into random vehicles.

[@ash_tray]

I live in Sumter. Seeing him at that Wells Fargo makes me sick to my stomach. I go there all the time. This is an especially infuriating case. God rest her soul

[@cathkallimanis6073]

I'm 52 now. Live in Australia near Sydney..I was 21yrs old when I walked out of a Night Club..After too many drinks with the girls decided to say good bye and go home. I waved a Taxi down and he pulled up and I jumped in front seat. Told him my address and he drove me home.not a word spoken all the way home..pulled up at my front door and I asked how much the fare was? He said I'm not a Taxi.. I looked around in the car and it was a 2 door Ute..I thanked him SO SO SO SO SO MUCH. And he smiled and nodded in friendly way and Drove off..the minute I got in my front door I sobered up straight away.. God Bless this guy.!!!

[@marcvslicinivscrassvs7536]

Watching stories like these has shown me my final station in life: daughter's personal Uber driver.

[@amydassi4429]

I’m 24 and my dad is basically my personal Uber driver! I have my license but I have terrible anxiety about driving so I’m very lucky that my dad drives me everywhere

[@charliegolding9439]

Similar but my wife is my uber driver

[@trollmaster3379]

Daughters are too much of a hassle. Get a son

[@nanouberthe7598]

@@trollmaster3379living up to that name i see

[@diamondsparkle9967]

​@@trollmaster3379😂😂😂 I agree

[@adma8D]

He was arrested and then let go… I keep on hearing stories like these and it’s disturbing

[@Rosieroze97]

I literally watch coffeehouse crime Monday-Friday 8 hours a day … big fan of this channel

[@BlueSpooky]

I've had moments even where I'm just sitting in the lot at Toyota to pick up my dad while his car is getting service. Some random women I dont know walk up to my car and tell where they're supposed to be going, even though I'm not even an uber driver! I dont even have the uber sticker! I had to politely explain that I'm not a driver; you gotta check more diligently guys if the car is right!

[@truartist5379]

Fr

[@S55M3]

I don’t understand though how they can mistake an Uber, on the app it literally says the drivers name and picture with the reg of his/hers car

[@vanessar9281]

I always thought uber and airbnb are risky, I know something awful happening doesn't happen THAT often, but it's too often for me. Taxis and hotels only please.

[@rodneysmitherman3317]

They should make all drivers paint there car the with a large sign saying uber or lyft

[@pamelamorales8290]

Yes, people should always be diligent. And if you have a funny feeling about your driver, listen to your gut!

[@c.w.simpsonproductions1230]

Geez, poor Greg. Even though he couldn’t possibly have had any idea, he’s probably going to blame himself for the rest of his life.

[@richardaguirre3914]

That’s what I thought about too. Poor guy.

[@ArgentLeftovers]

Imagine any new partner he gets with leaving the house. He is going to panic.

[@nw6070]

I find it unthinkable that he literally watched her move in the wrong direction and didn't do a thing. Considering she was in direct communication with him and then abruptly stopped replying. Shocking that he didn't freak out and follow the trail. Adrian reported poorly on this aspect. What's also odd is how he was the one encouraging her to go out and monitor her movement. Not saying he ordered a hit just saying his actions or lack thereof make no sense.

[@Konuta]

@@nw6070 It's you that make no sense. Maybe try be in a real relationship yourself first to understand.

[@nw6070]

@@Konuta what doesn't make sense about actually wanting someone to react to the very app they installed for safety? I'd do something if my significant other of 5years were moving in the wrong direction. What is it exactly that you don't understand?

[@Luaproperty]

The saddest thing these days is that we are willing to jump into a strangers car and not think twice about it 💭

[@shanelnejat9341]

Always check the plate ! 😭 this is so sad and so avoidable….I know we can get a little too tipsy or not think when having a good time but we have to! It’s so chilling but I feel as a young woman it’s so important to keep your wits about you and your guard up

[@xackbellegaming3491]

Nathaniel Rowland is a monster. Ahead of his sentencing he said: "I know I'm innocent, but I guess what I know and what I think doesn't really matter," Rowland said ahead of his sentencing. "I just wish the state would have done more in finding out who the actual person was instead of being satisfied with detaining me and proving my guilt." There is an hour and a half long video on KZbin of a pathologist for the criminal trial of this case and his linking Rowland and his DNA to Samantha and confirmed she was stabbed by Rowland over 100 times….this guy truly earned his life sentence. RIP Samantha

[@eduagonzalez]

Are you serious ?!!!!!! So even after ALLLL of that he STILL is claiming innocence. Ughhh i hate ppl 😩

[@StellaFl]

ikr? I watched the entire trial on Law & Crime and his defense was that he'd been at a party and had fallen asleep and someone had stolen his car, his password protected phone (which pinged with Samantha's phone) and had returned them to him while he was asleep.

[@SamuraiGhost63]

The audacity

[@favouredblessed2631]

For real he is a devil

[@KomatsuHB215LC-1]

@@eduagonzalez Good that i dont see sjws defending him

[@thecollector5243]

Even "normal" Ubers are scary: 2nd and last time in my life that I took an Uber ride was after a company event. My colleague had ordered one and we shared the car half of the way. I still regret no also getting out and walking the rest of the way when she left the car. Immediately after my friend was gone, the driver started to come on to me, prompting me to call my dad in an attempt to shut the driver out. When we arrived, he took a reeeeeeally long time disengaging the door locks. I kept my dad on the phone the whole time. Never will I be found in one of those again.

[@fortun3cat]

I hope you reported him!

[@lindaross4331]

Sad to say, but rapists must love door locks.

[@chrisperez3614]

The vast majority of Uber drivers are just good normal people.

[@user-is2mj2ig4v]

Dont yall have normal taxis there?

[@8all8at8once8]

Oooohhhh!!! Good you called your dad! 😳

[@jacquibradley1598]

I once go into a taxi after asking him if his name was Marios, he said yes, so off I went, only 10 mins later Marios called to ask where I was?? When I told him I was in his taxi, he said no you are not, so he followed me to my house, and confronted the driver, who fortunately was only an opportunist, not a killer, but I never made that mistake again! Thank you, Adrian, and greetings from Cyprus.

[@arunpp]

She was moving in opposite direction and the location was shared for security reason and Greg did nothing about it. Shocking

[@Ocyla]

Realistically though, would Greg know anything about the car she was in? He could have called the police with "my phone is showing my gf headed in the wrong direction" but, would the police have caught the car, in time? Especially if they didn't know the color of the car, or make and model. Could they deploy in time and get to her, in time? I doubt it.

[@arunpp]

@@Ocyla He could have called her and if mobile was switched off should have went himself or alerted the police as he was witnessing such a thing happening at night

[@Ocyla]

@Arun Arun Again, even if he did that immediately, do you think he could have caught that car, before the murder? The murderer had a head start don't forget.

[@Babebubby]

He had her blood under his fingernails and still his mama refuses to believe he had anything to do with it! It's just a sad story all the way around! 😪

[@oliveryt7168]

What? Dont you see: He's an aspiring rap artist and astronaut.....

[@UndercoverCracker]

My baby boy wa good hee would never ever do that!

[@Babebubby]

@@oliveryt7168 lol ok

[@Babebubby]

@@UndercoverCracker we all hope our kids are going to turn out right, ya just never know. 😏

[@UndercoverCracker]

@@Babebubby not having kids so dont have to worry about it

[@vanillamatcha1125]

The worst part is people are still trying to justify that man killing her as self defense when there is clear footage of the man willingly letting her get into his car. Also a tip: when you use the uber app it shows the location of your uber, person whose driving it and what the car looks like and if you're still unsure you should ask the uber driver to confirm your name if they can't get your name right do not enter because your designated driver can see your name on the app. Never leave your friends alone and stay safe!

[@elementalherosparkman168]

I'm pretty sure driving in the complete opposite direction to isolate the person, and then proceeding to stab them over 100 times, is not self-defense. Not sure who is trying to justify his evil actions but they clearly don't have a conscience. Plus, he's got a history of this kind of thing, too.

[@HoneyButterBiscuits]

FACT: Other than his defense attorney, anyone voluntarily attempting to justify that monsters actions is an idiot.

[@Siile_]

Not only that, it shows the plate number as well (at least here in France). She must have been in a really bad state to get in this quickly without paying attention.

[@2120musiclover]

And the license plate number

[@FatiFleur-jn7ky]

"During the attack, Josephson attempted to shield herself. One of Rowland’s strikes went completely through her right hand, as she likely used it to protect herself. Rowland also stabbed Josephson in her head with so much force that the knife went through her skull to her brain. And he stabbed her in the carotid, one of two main arteries that carries blood to the head. Many of the wounds, especially those in her right neck and right shoulder, were close together, most likely resulting from being rapidly inflicted stab wounds. Additionally, Josephson suffered a severed hyoid bone, as well as stab wounds to her face, neck, shoulder, torso, back, lung, leg, and feet. She bled profusely, ultimately dying within 10-20 minutes, according to the pathologist who conducted an autopsy on her body." Who are these fuckers that claim the murderer was defending himself?

[@jamesr1703]

This disgusting excuse for a "human being" makes me long for the old days when justice would have been swift and without a trial in a courtroom.

[@koopatroopa187]

LOL wat?

[@laurametheny1008]

Thanks Adrian. Really have to spend alot of your time on personal safety. You can't really go anywhere; even home. RIP Samantha. I hope they keep that monster away from people. Thanks Arian🙏💔☕

[@melissadwiggins]

As much evidence as he left behind, you would think he was trying to get caught. The only bit of evidence he didn't give away was straight up walking into the interrogation room saying yep I did it!"

[@77moessa]

Because he was high and stoned!

[@frankmarano1118]

He wasnt the brightest bulb in the box, that's for sure

[@S1L3NTG4M3R]

as someone once said to me when I worked for the courts: "they are not here because they are smart..."

[@HoneyButterBiscuits]

For a brief moment, I thought with the mention of all the bleach he used in his car maybe he had an active brain cell and was trying to cover up his actions. Then it was said he was arrested with the victim's blood under his fingernails and I realized he was just a top tier dunce 😑. Quite literally "caught red-handed".

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

@@77moessa Nothing to do with cannabis, the guy was just dumb.

[@francinyfernandez767]

I once was picked up by an uber driver, I checked his plate and picture, and everything was going well in the trip, but suddenly he started talking to me about his trips to the beach, and how he enjoyed going on weekends there, which was quite normal if you think about it, he was just telling me a story, but things started to go strange when he asked me if I wanted to go with him at that moment, and not taking me home, his behavior became stranger and weird, he asked me why I was quiet and I told him I suddenly remember I had to stop there because I needed to go to a store I was pointing throught the window glass, he hesitage and insisted he wasn't gonna stop the vehicule there, I became really anxious and scared for my life when he locked the doors, I don't know what went into him but he looked at me and stopped the vehicule, I told him to wait, and I was coming back again when he treated me not to tell anyone at the store, he said they may missunterstood and he was willing to take me home, I got inside the store and called the police, but when they arrived he was gone.

[@LargeInCharge77]

Carry a knife or a gun.

[@reannemelshia259]

Good thinking to tell him that you were gonna come back. He probs would have changed his mind if not. Good thinking. Hopefully you reported it to Uber too about their employee and hopefully the cops follow up on this so there's a record.

[@Crime_pays]

Wtf lol

[@bonesandhearts5683]

God that’s terrifying. Did they catch him? Since you had his name and license plate and everything? Did you report him to uber/do you know if he at least got fired?

[@katemaloney4296]

My daughter occasionally takes Ubers/Lyfts. She knows to call me when it arrives so I can say hi to the driver, and she texts me when she arrives to her job.

[@padders7482]

Always check the number plate and ask who they’re waiting for when you are about to get in. RIP Samantha.

[@YaLittleFriend]

The scene when she just jumps in the car so fast makes me so very sad, in an instant theirs lives are changed FOREVER. It’s so bittersweet to see all the young people congregated outside the bar enjoying themselves and being young while she goes off on her own (so confidently) only to be killed. Ugh this was such a tragic death. RIP Samantha you’re in a better place regardless just so sad it had to be like that.💕💕

[@LargeInCharge77]

Take this as a lesson, dont jump into random cars. Second one she tried to jump in

[@anaj9346]

@@LargeInCharge77 the amount of times I've gotten into strangers cars when walking home drunk is insane. I would get pissed and guys would just pull up like "you need a ride?" I was so effin wreckless. Drunk out of my mind in my late teens early 20s.

[@amirahabdi]

Yeah she should of a took a moment before getting in the car, go to the drivers window an ask him are you the Uber I’m waiting on, then check on your phone to see if it, But apparently she booked her Uber in advance. So she atomically thought it was on time

[@cheetahlover156]

It wasn't tragic, it was avoidable if she paid attention to her Uber.

[@anaj9346]

@@cheetahlover156 okay can't you go and seeks attention somewhere else? I know you probably have a miserable life but trolling is just embarrassing.

Don’t abandon your friends, people!! Look after each other.

[@duchessdoom1352]

Yep, Buddy System 💯

[@Deebeez716]

This is so true. So many of these tragedies start with a friend being left behind

[@cruisingscenesandtakingbea4197]

99% of the time they’ll be fine but sure I’ll hover over them like a mother bird until they disavow me for being too clingy. Great advice.

[@lima9212]

Her friend Greg was actually doing all the right things. She simply wanted to go home and wasn't really "left behind"

[@kateterveen6537]

@@lima9212 maybe this case. But better be safe than sorry. It’s still an admirable sentiment 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@ellenmunz3598]

I had a similar experience. I was stopped at a red light that happened to be in from of a bar. Someone opened my back door, got and and immediately passed out. I immediately pulled over and opened the doors and went into the bar to see if anyone was missing a friend. I had to call the police to come get him and make sure he got home safe. I’m glad he stumbled into my car instead of someone, because who knows what could’ve happened. Keep an eye on your friends, folks!!!

[@babyramses5066]

I appreciate you for being a good person. Alot of people might've just gotten pissed off n thrown the guy out and a few evil people might've even harmed him

[@freyasvalky]

I remember hearing about that story shortly after it happened and felt frightened since I was very careless using the uber service. This tragedy prompted me to be more careful.

[@michellestone5169]

Imagine if this guy got charged with the original kidnapping and assault. He wouldn’t have got to her. My heart goes out to Samantha, her family and friends. Rest In Peace, sweet pea.

[@wilfredfred1214]

Hello 👋👋

[@lipglosslover83]

My thoughts exactly. Why was he even released?

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

@@wilfredfred1214 stop being a creep

[@user-mb3dx5fl9f]

@@lipglosslover83 for the same reason why police officers were afraid to shoot him when he started running away. For that very same reason DAs are often afraid to press charges. b/l/m.

[@lipglosslover83]

@@user-mb3dx5fl9f I think you are aware this man is guilty He literally murdered this young woman for no reason . This is not a case of excessive force or anything to do with blm or police brutality as a whole .

[@AM-zp2vv]

The thought that one simple question “whats my name?“ before getting into the car would have saved her life is difficult to wrap my head around! I hope that the foundation in her honor will save many women’s lives!

[@pattyhem8919]

Child lock, But she should of double check the license plate and who got her the uber?

[@MsDoctorWhoFan1]

@@pattyhem8919 she was most likely intoxicated . Her judgment would have been impaired.

[@amd.0001]

@@MsDoctorWhoFan1 that, and rather amplified upset after drink instead of loosening the upset she had earlier.

[@genogrinberg6014]

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS HAVE THE GUY ROLL DOWN HIS WINDOW AND ASK HIM WHAT HIS NAME IS, ITS NOT THAT HARD. IT TELLS YOU THE PERSONS NAME ON THE APP

[@thealchemist5761]

She could have just looked at the license plate, make and model of the car and the picture. Uber give you a picture of the driver. She was seen trying to get into a car that was a completely different make, model and color. She was so busy talking to her boyfriend that she wasn't even looking at the app.

[@infamous1857]

This is a common occurrence in South Africa. I’ve never gotten into the wrong car. Even when drunk I check the number plates. Evil lurks everywhere, please be vigilant and check the number plates. That doesn’t even help here because people will steal the cars. I just tend to not use Ubers. RIP. No amount of logic can justify what happened to this beautiful young lady and I hope her and her family finds peace

[@orchidstar98]

I know I’m really late getting here, but I was a senior there when this happened. It was incredibly frightening, but the community support for Samantha was immense. I’ll probably NEVER use a ride share alone because of this though.

[@leyna1221]

Poor girl was probably hoping someone would step in throughout the attack. The "Uber" was not heading in her home's direction, and the app would give exactly that information away. Its haunting that this was probably in the back of her mind.

[@truthdripsskyup_]

It's chilling that she was witnessing that in real time

[@Fuzzy_Spork]

I was going to say early on that it looked like this guy had done this before, maybe multiple times because scoping a bar for someone alone looking for their Uber ride seemed pretty practiced and planned out. But his shear stupidity goes against that theory. He didn't even try to force her to get money out of her account for him, but just straight up killed her? He got nothing except a LOT of time in prison. Her family and his family devastated. Just... evil.

[@mist9798]

@ Do you seriously think that life in prison is a better fate than death? Lmfao

[@mist9798]

Plus death sentence is actually way more costly than keeping people in prisons and is very inefficient at scaring people into not commiting serious crimes. It's not good for anything other than satisfying people's lust for vengeance which is the last thing a civilised society should focus on

[@nickyblue4866]

@@mist9798 yes. He should be on the row. We put down dogs for less.

[@OneEyedJack1970]

@@mist9798 I've been hearing that for years, and I don't buy it. Show me how it's more expensive with a breakdown of actual cases and actual costs. Let's do the math.

[@TheStapleGunKid]

@@mist9798 First of all, yes most people consider life in prison to be a better fate than death. That's why most death row prisoners try to get their sentences reduced to life in prison. Second of all, the problem with life sentences in prison is you can never be sure they are life sentences. There's always a chance some governor will issue a pardon or let them out due to prison over crowding or any number of other reasons. Look what happened with David Gilbert.

[@josephconnor2310]

Just discovered this channel yesterday and really appreciate the content.

[@bellavalentina0413]

Rare to find in these stories a loving happy couple who truly take care of each other. Where the boyfriend is not a suspect. Can't imagine his pain to watch her final moments/disappear. Blessings to all. 🙏

[@seanmcclure]

My heart dropped when I heard that she had mistakenly gotten into a random stranger’s car and because of that mistake she’s gone.

[@LKre-vi5oq]

He posed as an Uber driver.

[@llyn5759]

@Manny Rosales why do you think he pulled in to that spot and took off as soon as she got in. He pulled out immediately, if he weren't posing as a driver there would be some dialogue occuring before driving off, something beginning with, "why tf are you getting in my car?"

[@cdes1776]

And I'm sure she realized it fairly quickly - he started going the wrong way.

[@user-ps2mi9ze5v]

I cannot imagine the terror Samantha must have felt when she realized there was no escaping this vehicle with a madman at the wheel. Watching her parents have to relive what happened to their daughter at the trial, viciously stabbed and murdered for nothing is heartbreaking. Condolences to her family and friends

[@lisavanderpump7475]

I wonder what she said to him that triggered him to go into a rage and stab her that many times what a disgusting man all for what a money deposit to get some cash what a joke

[@Breathtolive]

@@lisavanderpump7475 he wanted to kill her, nothing she said "triggered" him.

[@AzrielGrace]

@@lisavanderpump7475 your comment is also kind of a joke... "wonder what she said" to provoke him? After everything you learned about him, everything he did to her, you think it's her that said some special thing to provoke him to stab a human being over 100 times? He stabbed through her skull with so much force that the knife went into her brain... and that's literally just 1 out if the 100 stabbings

[@lisavanderpump7475]

@@AzrielGrace I mean to stab someone that many times he was in rage so she could of said something while he was attacking her or yelling at her that triggered him an set hit off

[@isabellabirney4039]

120 stab wounds just for money? Like the hell with this guy seriously 🤯 that's just pure evil 😓 R.I.P Samantha🙏🏾 So sorry you fell victim to this rotten soul

[@hightimecrime]

Yeah, I don't think his motive was just financial gain.. Great video Adrian!

[@jamietuggnut3312]

I watched parts of the trial and at the end, after they found him guilty, he still proclaimed his innocence and said that police were just trying to "pin it" on him. The judge would have none of it and said, "For you to be innocent someone would have had to take your car and cellphone, kill the girl--leaving her blood inside the car and in the trunk--place her cell phone in your glove box, then put a knife with the girls blood on it in your house, as well as getting your cellphone and car keys back to you--all with you not noticing!" The dude just stood there like a plank of wood and mumbled, "Well, I didn't do it..."

[@nalon121]

Wow makes me wonder what could possibly be going through his mind to behave like that (to say nothing of the horrific murder itself)….like, was he just living with incomprehensible cognitive dissonance and somehow actually believed his own innocence? In what universe did he think he could possibly win at trial?? And tbh I was surprised he or his lawyer even let this go to trial.

[@BabyGirl-cw6uj]

@@nalon121 He got away with something similar once, why wouldn't he have the audacity to think he can get away with it a second time?

[@jamietuggnut3312]

@@BabyGirl-cw6uj You nailed it...Carjacking, kidnapping, and robbing somebody and all he got was a slap on the wrist. He probably figured he would never be caught if he killed the only witness on the second go-round.

[@esteemedmortal5917]

Some psychopaths lack cognitive as well as emotional empathy; they are unable to see things from the points of view of others or understand how guilty they look. That and/or he’s an extreme narcissist and will protest his innocence even there’s even a snowball’s chance in hell it will save their skin.

[@susu_m]

her blood was found under his fingernails 🤔 can believe the jury took 1 hour

[@coalgg5902]

I went to the college this happened at. This happened at a place called five points which is just a normal college town. It is known to not be the most safe area. You should NEVER be alone there even if you are a guy you should never be alone. This was a complete lack of judgement by her friends. One of my friends knew the people who was with her before this happened. This was a complete tragedy that was all due to alcohol and friends that became a little to comfortable with the area. PLEASE never leave your friends alone while drinking.

[@ChristianAuditore14]

Don't drink

[@starshine94]

@@ChristianAuditore14 drink at home.

[@77moessa]

@@ChristianAuditore14 affects the judgement..!

[@nickyblue4866]

It wasn't really anyone's fault aside from the murderers.

[@zillia6784]

This is not "all due to alcohol and friends that became a little [to] comfortable". This is all due to a man trolling for someone to kidnap and murder. Don't take the blame off of the murderer just to try to push whatever little crusade you think you're on.

[@bobbyz414CML]

Why does everyones smile and personality light up a room after they pass. They are always hardworking individuals loved by many with a thirst for life.

[@berby2068]

This story has stuck with me a lot. I’m close in age to Samantha and also a suburban Jersey girl who went away to school in the south (I even looked at USC). This could be any girl on a drunken night. It definitely could have been me in college. She seemed like such a light. I hope her family can find some healing.

[@WinterHalloweenRose]

I was almost kidnapped once while drunk by someone who claimed to be my Uber driver and kept yelling at me to get in the car. I was saved because I was sober enough to know that neither my friends nor I called an Uber, and drunk me HATES cars due to motion sickness, so I kept screaming at him to leave me alone, and because thank God my male friend showed up at the right time and scared him away.

[@n.e.7316]

@King of The Zinger any brand you recommend

[@Youtuber1045]

@@n.e.7316 a real gun is better.

[@n.e.7316]

@@KZbinr1045 😂

[@Arcange93iam]

Maybe the biggest lesson here for you should be to never drink again, I feel no sympathy for you... Be Responsible for yourself 🙄🤦🏾‍♂️

[@YurFavDva]

@@Arcange93iam dam relax lol

[@Ethan_Alexandur]

I love this channel. Well the circumstances are tragic as can be but you sir make for an entertaining and very insightful watch. Thank you!

[@kiwimitts2]

Nice job on this video. Poor girl. I feel for her family and friends. RIP Samantha

[@xxsoulless_angelxx2328]

This reminded me of when I was about 17 waiting for a bus outside a train station. It was raining but that didn't bother me. A taxi driver pulled up asking where I was going and if I wanted a lift. I said just up the road and no thank you but he insisted and said it wouldn't cost anything. I didn't think much of it then and I am glad I kept saying no seeing as my bus was only few minutes away I did not care for a free lift... But to think whether it was a nice gesture or something more sinister creeps me out to this day. I was young and didn't think of anything bad ever happening to me because you think you're safe but apparently there are just selfish blinded people in this world.

[@glamdawling]

I’ve had guys driving regular cars pull up to my bus stop several times this year asking me if I needed a ride. Even if they’re well-intentioned, I will not risk my safety or put myself in a compromising situation.

[@KoiaKiss]

Something similar happened to me.. Some random car stopping next to me with a dude offering (insisting) to 'bring me home' because it was raining. Please guys, don't do this even if you mean well.. It's terrifying.

[@wilfredfred1214]

@@KoiaKiss Hello

[@multigiant007]

Yea, that didn't happen to me but some older lady asked if I could give her a ride. I'm not an uber driver or anything but at first I was like no no, sorry I gotta go. Then I felt bad since she was waiting for some bus that would take a long ass time to come and I remember taking the bus and the pain it was to wait for that shiz. So I went back around and told her sure, hop on in. Then drove her to her apartment area, but when she got in and we were on our way. I was like shit... what if she has a gun :O?! Oh well im dead now ;_; but she thanked me and went on her merry way. :')

[@ildisiri]

Clever girl! You might have saved your life there!

[@am2382]

Appreciate the level of detail put into this, it takes time to research the correct information and then adding the narration above this all.

[@Sniperboy5551]

This is why you need to always check the license plate. My near OCD attention to detail has always kept me safe!

[@annehersey9895]

Great video Adrian and so informative. I went right to the What's My Name website and was happy to see the 'SAMI' rules for ride sharing! I always check the license plate but will now be asking the driver-What's my name? also! Thanks for your great video. I'm sure it is not easy to tell many or even most of your stories so I do hope you are taking care of your own psyche as well as informing us!

[@ohcocopuff7280]

I had the same mistake by almost getting into a car thinking it was my uber, but I made sure to ask before even jumping in. The man was polite enough to tell me I made a mistake and even that encounter shook me. Now I always make extra precaution when taking uber.

[@karlhans6678]

Need a ride?

[@mybraineatseverything7404]

I gotta hand it to that first cop, and his on-foot pursuit - all the equipment they wear is damn heavy, and not only was he hauling ass in that shit, he wasn't out of breath until the end. That's pretty freakin' awesome; I sure as hell couldn't do that.

[@audreyrose_1979]

i was like ohhh i bet will smith and channing tatum be running after that monster... but then again they are all actors. Good job for that cop running in pursuit.

[@tonyamartin1425]

he got smoked he didnt catch him that dude was gone the back up caught him hiding lol

[@melodyfleck9368]

Awesome! They said he was a dog handler so doggie must of kept him in shape.

[@LeLiuOfficial]

Yet another example of someone who was already known to have committed a violent crime, and was never charged/imprisoned for it. Allowing them to remain free to target more victims. A common theme around cases of assault and murder.

[@insidebeast1]

This is so heartbroken, this man is beyond heartless R.I.P Samantha. I cried when the families hugged and cry

[@maddiecompton9436]

I went to UofSC and remember when this happened just the year after I graduated. It's kind of surreal to hear it described in the true crime community. I've hung out downtown in Five Points often and I've been to Bird Dog. As a student I never wanted to think that something like this can happen so easily. I didn't know Samantha personally, but she and her family are never forgotten in our college community. We are glad to see justice, but it would obviously be much better if Samantha were still here. Please look into her parents' foundation, and stay safe!

[@Mixmastermonk80]

This is a horrific case, I remember it all over the news. I’m so sad for her & her family. Maybe because I was born & bred in NYC, but I’d never get into a car (Uber) with anyone w out confirming who they are & check the plates first. So sad, & completely unjustified.

[@wilfredfred1214]

Hello 👋

[@jeanetten.s.8557]

Hi, Indonesian here, I don't know if it is related but around the same time as Samantha's death, there were a lot of "Ride share safety procedures" being shared through ads of ride share apps. The two main services used in Indonesia is "Grab" and "Gojek", and the safety procedures involves things like, "Checking the license plate before getting in." and "Matching the driver's face to the provided picture" (both of which are made available to you when ordering the ride) and one I read about on Whatsapp through a broadcasted message from a friend is to ask the driver who they are picking up. DO NOT ask "Are you here to pick up_____" but ask "Who are you here to pick up?"

[@PersonaNonGrata666]

I haven't used a service like Uber or Grab or Lyft in years but if they haven't started doing this, I'd be surprised. I can't handle the anxiety when my ex would take a Lyft ride to work. Just scary.

[@yoditc7097]

So so very sad! RIP beautiful Angel and my deepest sympathy to her family. I heard about this when it first happened but watching this is so heartbreaking.

[@FrozenWolf893]

This is terrifying and heartbreaking. One time my gf got into the taxi of a driver who was acting extremely weird, and didn't even know what he was supposed to be doing. Lots of miscommunication. But she got in anyway, and didn't answer the phone or texts the entire drive there. My heart was racing, I thought something was wrong. Turns out, she just didn't hear her phone in her pocket. But it's cases like these that really put my mind in the worst places. May Samantha rest in peace.

[@KingJojoB]

the way he tells stories just gives me chills

[@francelinamommyof3204]

Yes….indeed! I lust love him and That Chapter 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@5minuteanime506]

Jojo

[@electraheart7745]

How are you verified with zero videos?

[@5minuteanime506]

@@electraheart7745 jojo

[@hiobi1172]

@@francelinamommyof3204 Yep, I love this narrator and I enjoy listening to his stories. What is his name?

[@leotag2298]

Wishing you every success Gregg in what you have chosen to pursue. RIP Samantha xx Thank you Adrian for the extended versions of these cases. Also cases ,which all of them have interested me greatly.

[@kevingil1817]

It's pretty insane that there was some guy prowling around that night looking to kidnap and murder someone.