The "Wrong" Uber | Samantha Josephson

[@Knicole927]

This is so horrifying, and is exactly why friends need to be 100% sure their friend has a safe way home and are on their way before they leave. I got left at a bar once, absolutely trashed, and went to walk back to our hostel. A couple of guys told me it wouldn’t be safe to walk and offered to drive me. I (stupidly) left with them, and out of sheer luck, they were good people and made sure I made it safely back. It’s so easy to end up in that situation, but it shouldn’t be something that friends let happen, ever.

[@Msrainbowzebras98]

Just came from another video you made a few months ago that came up on my recommended, went to subscribe & shocked you don’t have a very large following yet. Amazing quality & story telling ❤

[@BJ-yy6ei]

Shes so watchable :)

[@sheilaaba]

Me too, spent the whole day on her page today 😊😊😊😍

[@em_06]

Exactly what I did

[@ZaraV]

Aww you guys!! I love you all so much. I still can't believe how supportive you all are - I couldn't ask for better people to be around ❤️❤️🥰🥰

[@tigerkitten8352]

Riiiiiight! Found her a few weeks ago on my rec and was like "she is amazing why is everyone not following her!"

[@jlp1322]

Back then when this happened to Samantha, Uber drivers did not have to provide information about their car and stuff like that to the people requesting a ride. So that’s what made it so easy for this monster!!

[@sharenee143]

This is just another reason why friends should stick together when going out, especially when alcohol is involved! Condolences to Samantha's family and friends. Thank you for another well told case!

[@janicediaz7921]

My main concern, is what was the reason she got separated from her friends.? One time I went out with my friends and they left me at the bar all by myself. I was very intoxicated and I ended up going home with a complete stranger. Something did happen to me, but luckily he didn’t kill me. My friends later apologized to me and I forgave them. This is the reason why I mentioned her friends, because is so important in my point of view, not to get separated from your friends.

[@sapphirecamui6447]

I'm sorry for what happened to you. i wouldn't have forgiven them, if i were in your shoes. You're stronger than i am, and in my opinion your friends don't deserve you in their lives. Stay strong, and i'm happy that you're alive.

[@jlp1322]

Oh my goodness!! You are the first true crime channel I have seen cover her case! I live in Columbia and have since 2017. When this happened, we all were so shocked, so devastated and so terrified. This impacted our city in ways that I can’t even explain. You don’t see things like this happening around here. Thank you for covering Samantha’s case.

[@ashleydailey7844]

She got into that car real fast like hardly even looked at it. Uber has the picture and license plate of the car for a reason. This is so insane like someone accidentally gets into your car and instead of being like um who are you ,you just pretend to go along with being their Uber then just stab the person to death for no reason ?! What the actual hell. This is one of the most unnecessary murders ever. This is so sad.

[@bails6454]

I was a freshman at UofSC and worked in 5pts when this happened and it rocked us. So many people victim blamed and trashed girls who just want to have fun. SC passed laws in the same year requiring ride share drivers to display company and license # in windshield at all times while driving. It was (and still is) a terrifying time.

[@kyleeh7733]

As soon as I saw the title I was like I know this had to be in 5 points. I lived in Irmo at the time😣 I haven’t listened to the story yet but I feel like the title is misleading about the actual case

[@sofialovinglife597]

The victim is blamed never the perpetrator

[@nayahrodriguez6225]

This is so crazy! I feel terrible for her. In high school I was waiting for my dad to pick me up from school and my eyes aren’t so great so when I saw his car I said bye to my friends opened the back door and put my stuff in and jumped in the front seat. As I was putting my seatbelt on I realized this man’s with dreads was NOT my dad! I ran out like crazy and he looked shocked like this who tf is this weird little Mexican! It’s funny now but it scared me that day!

[@ZaraV]

Weird little Mexican 😂😂 that cracked me up. Yeah I can imagine it was scary at the time. It kinda shakes you a bit. Thanks for your comment and hope to see you around more ✌️☺️❤️

[@shitneyb5562]

Eh easy mistake. Was he cool about it? When I was a kid ig I was sleepwalking at the airport and got a ride on a man's foot. Y'know like when little children sit wrapped around your leg? Yeah I woke up doing that. A loud man's voice saying, "oh, I love you, too," and everybody laughed, I sobbed, very traumatic. So at least it was a car.... not a.. shoe? Idk where I was going with this 😂

[@taylorfloyd2396]

I went to school with Nate. I never would've guessed he would do something like this. He was a good guy in school. Very good at basketball, polite, just an all around good guy. I've love to know what happened to the guy I knew.

[@sofialovinglife597]

You never knew him

[@LifeWithAllOfUs]

Seeing her empty cap and gown on the chair made me cry. Poor baby ❤

[@ZaraV]

I know, sometimes looking up pics to share in the story get to me, and that particular one really did.

[@rsaw7122]

Rule number one when going out-You go together, you leave together

[@llanes6287]

So happy I found your channel last week, it's good to hear cases that are not covered so much. You can tell u have so much compassion for all the victims u talk about.

[@amazinday3715]

Smh , he literally had no reason to do some thing like that 😢.. I just kno her bf felt so bad too

[@arianabish5229]

This is insane I feel so bad for her Uber has always seemed so crazy to me like you are getting into a car with a stranger you have no idea how they are on a day to day and if they have any issues and stuff like that and just how fast they could snap

[@Crafty_Susie]

I literally cringed at this, like just say um why are you getting in my car, why are you lurking trying to find someone to hurt WHY, now this family has to bury their daughter and the guilt her boyfriend must have felt. so sorry for the young ladies family. and his family has to go through the shame of knowing he would do such a terrible thing.

[@AndreaMelissa]

I remember when this happened, I’m about an hour away from Columbia, SC and this is what spiked females watching their surrounds and being very aware of whose around in my opinion. I remember my mom gave me this long speech about safety and now I understand why as I’m now in college. Rest In Peace Samantha ❤️

[@happygamer0757]

I’m so glad your Chanel is growing Zara I watched all Bailey and Danielle’s and now your my new fav ❤️❤️❤️

[@ZaraV]

I can't believe that I'm compared to them! I'm glad you found me too and are enjoying it! ❤️

[@shitneyb5562]

Zara isn't in the same universe as Danielle. There's no comparison, Zara>Danielle

[@90sDRgirl]

I have had some scares with Ubers....one of the reason I panic in regular cabs/taxi. That is scary I am always on the phone in the uber specially if my destination is not as close by. Also, did her Uber app show the car model and color and the drivers picture. I know there are hackers but it really did seem she didn't know what the uber car looked like

[@7vernessa]

I got into the wrong taxi after work driver drove past my home and was heading to the cane fields if I was not raped before I would not have had the ability to jump out of that car because I did not want to go through another rape I jumped . Still have marks on my leg hip and neck . I lived

[@charlizeball7717]

I cannot understand why you do not have more followers and likes. Everything is chefs kiss

[@ZaraV]

Wow thanks girl ♥️♥️♥️

[@elizabethsparkman4182]

I found your channel about a week ago and have been binge watching your channel! 💗 adore you! I am in the US and it's interesting to hear your perspective from Australia and I have learned a little bit about Australian law which is super cool!

[@cottoneyedzo]

Zara! I came across your channel on my recommended videos because all I watch is true crime content 😬 and I just wanted to comment to say how much you’ve grown from when you first started posting to now. I’m sure it’s difficult being a true crime creator for many reasons, but especially since there are so many popular content creators out there. I’m so glad I found your channel! Your sarcasm towards some of these vile predators makes me laugh and your empathy towards the victims and their families warms my heart. You can tell that you’re making content for the “right” reasons. I don’t usually comment but I just wanted to let you know how great of a job you’re doing and how far you’ve come ❤️

[@MarcellusTorres]

1st time here. Heard this case before but very sad. R.I.P. Samantha

[@GetSicRiCH]

i was living in Aiken, South Carolina and often was in the Five Points area of Columbia, when and where this murder took place. i Remember when Samantha Josephson went missing, and i Remember her dad pleading for answers on the local news. Listening to your report on this case, it filled in so many questions and unknowns. It is remarkable and heart touching how much positive change has occurred in the name of “Sammy”. Her loved ones are so strong, and the love is so big, stretching out to everyone everywhere, with safety laws enacted, grants for safety awareness created, and scholarships ta’boot. Seeing the empty chair at Graduation is absolutely tragic and commands tears of sadness for the loss of this beautiful soul. Sammy’s presence is deeply missed, yet her spirit lives on forever, in memory, action, and conscientious gifts of safety education to the whole world.

[@bigkel1901]

WOW!!! You go girl!!! Your subscribers are going up quickly!!! Xxx 👏😘✌️❤️

[@ZaraV]

Yup!! I still can't believe it, I almost don't want to check haha! Thanks for being an OG ✌️🙏❤️

[@shafagalshafee723]

The note from your husband at the end is so cute

[@ZaraV]

🥰🥰 he's alright I guess 😂

[@angelagonsalves165]

I just came across your video and I am so glad I did!!☺️....I love the fact that your content is not the same as a lot of channels. 💜Thank you

[@ZaraV]

Aw thank you so much! I'm so glad you did too 🥰 I hope you continue to stick around ☺️

[@ItsAlwaysSummer]

So sad! Ubers freak me out. I know he wasn't actually an uber driver but it's still scary. RIP Samantha :(

[@janetadams7259]

I know you made this video 2 years ago, so I don't know if you'll see this or not, but! My husband did this back in the 80's. He was going to be riding to the coast guard base with a guy who just got stationed there. The best way to learn your way around in a new place is to actually do the driving. So my husband offered to show him how to get everywhere on base that the guy would need to get to, but new guy had to drive. So at 6am the next day a pickup pulled up in front of our house, Steven said"oh, that must be him. He's here on time! " so Steven walked out and hopped into the truck. Steven looked up to say good morning, and there was someone starting at him that Steven had never met before! This wasn't Steven's friend.... it was the paper boy's dad!!! Needless to say, they were both surprised, and his friend was late! Lol!!! Great fully all was well!

[@sarahkenny3053]

Hey there Zara 👋🏻 Hope you’re doing well. Hey to everyone else who’s here for this. I’ve heard this story on another channel a while ago so can’t remember much about it. Looking forward to hearing you tell it , you have a great way of delivering it. I hope Samantha is resting in peace now. Much love to all her family, I don’t know how they deal with this.

[@roseannes6761]

Zara, it sounds like your Uber driver planned to rip you off. One of their tactics has been to drive-off with your stuff. The rideshare company may attempt to get it back, but all the driver has to do is lie. I experienced this firsthand, and so did a friend of mine. I've had so many negative experiences with Uber and Lyft, I'm going to have to have counseling on it. Using rideshares, in reality, is pretty risky. I now plan on having my own car again. My recent experience with an Uber driver was too off the wall. My friend and I had done nothing weird to him. I asked him to back-up the car, since he'd stopped at the wrong apartment building. Instead, he moved the car further from our home and stopped. When we opened the doors to get out, he moved the car forward again, thus stopping our exiting. He repeated this scenario several times! Finally, we jumped-out while the car was moving! I complained to Uber, and my account was frozen. Obviously, the driver lied about us to avoid losing his job; and Uber believed him. While this incident was taking place, what came to my mind was an interview I'd seen with Winston Mosley who murdered Kitty Genovese (a very well-known murder case you might want to vlog about) and how similar this driver seemed to him, bright and organized and very capable of hurting and doing harm without seeming so.🌹🌹🌹

[@freebird-dana8829]

I just found your channel!! I absolutely love true crime!! Makeup is a bonus for me, too! I can't wait to watch more of your videos!!

[@ZaraV]

Welcome sweetie! I hope you enjoy and see you around here soon 😊

[@MonicaMorillon21]

I need to share this with all of my friends & family ... it is so important to share this story with people you know. I don't get order Uber Drive unless i am with a group of people. Because of watching true crime videos, i am literally more aware of my surroundings and i always question things before i do it lol

[@sapphirecamui6447]

I don't get in the uber/taxi unless the license plate/taxi number matches up with what i was shown in the app, or told by the operator. Well, we don't use taxis for quite some time now because uber has the advantage of charging a fixed amount, no matter the route the driver takes. The taxi charges by the distance, and more distance=more money for the driver/company.

[@christenm3200]

I've never used Uber, but I thought there was a profile of sorts on the app that describes the make and model of the car etc? Also, a tip if the app gives the driver's name- when you come up to the car, make up a name and ask. If they don't correct you, it's obviously not your car. This is terrifying and so, so sad.

[@ad2521]

Now there is, but only because of cases like this. Back when Uber first came out it wasn’t like that at all

[@christenm3200]

@@ad2521 Oh okay, makes sense. That's awful that the safety precautions only came about because of tragedies.

[@patriciacollins2902]

I like your style and how you put it down and explained

[@Dreamzyo]

Best time of the week ❤ 🎉

[@jessicashanel7577]

Would you also please cover the case of Emily Garcia’s murder? The movie The Killing Secret was based on it and is said to not match the actual case at all

[@Missam3l]

I was once waiting for my uber to get to work and a car came that matched the desc on the uber app, so I got in and sat at the back. And the dude looks back and says “I’m not ur driver” and I was like OH SORRY bye.

[@ZaraV]

Well at least he was straight up!

[@brownsuga16117]

I did that with my own vehicle before I got the one I have now. There were so many black Nissan Rogues at the time, I was trying to get into one that wasn't mine...oops I have an orange Qashqai now 🤦‍♀🤦‍♀

[@diamondtucker5979]

I hadn't heard of this one, thanks for covering it

[@xowitchbladexo5042]

There's cameras all around 5 points so I don't know how he thought he would get away with it. I almost got abducted over there but my story is different. I got roofied at that same bar on st Patrick's day. There's cops all around 5 points. It looked suspicious when my abductors we're carrying me suitcase style to a trunk. Luckily I woke up in a hospital bed.

[@rondilynn2306]

Omg, I am so sorry this happened to you. Thank god your alive though.

[@lilynumber9510]

when i was 16 there was a car right next to my friends car in pizza hut parking lot that looked the same. i opened the passenger door and and got in and shut the door. the guy in the car was as startled as i was when i turned and looked at him. i apologized and we both had a laugh. was just lucky he wasn't a creep!

[@chocolateprincess5612]

This makes me so angry! Why did he do that to her, so now his trifling, evil asz is in prison for life👏🏾👏🏾

[@brendarigotti843]

I've just discovered your channel. I love true crime & I am an Aussie 🇦🇺👍🤗

[@stephieshappymadness]

Great video but a really sad story.

[@annaleebermudo584]

This incident angers me! 😩 Such a beautiful life lost for nothing! I really feel sorry for her loved ones. Can't imagine how they feel. I don't know how Uber works in other countries, but where I am at, the app shows the name of the driver, car brand, model, color and PLATE no. so you don't just jump into random cars thinking it MIGHT be your Uber. Is it the same in the US? Then why did she keep on jumping on different cars? - legit questions

[@RikkieMonster]

Yay first comment! Thanks for being here while I get ready today 😊

[@sommerraine3082]

Zara, can you do the Savanna LaFontaine-GreyWind case. It will blow your mind.

[@ZaraV]

Thank you I'll note it down! I'm still on a short break after having a baby, but once I get back into researching I'll check it out. Thanks!

[@sommerraine3082]

@@ZaraV congrats lovely 💕💕✨

[@igmugleska966]

I would not order an Uber or similar if I was alone. My friends were urging me to be a driver at one point…no thanks. Too many dangers at both ends.

[@sofialovinglife597]

I'm always scared of uber drivers this confirms why!

[@carmenrowey4432]

Really enjoying your channel Zara ❤ xxxxxx

[@jessicashanel7577]

Love your videos. Would you please cover the case or Kirsten Costas? The movie Death of a Cheerleader was done about it and unfairly paints the killer in a sympathetic light and the victim as a monster. Also please cover the murder of Adrianne Jones who was murdered by Diane Zamora and her boyfriend. The movie Love’s Deadly Triangle aka The Texas Cadet Murder is based on it. Please cover the murder or Dennis Yaklich. The movie Cries Unheard is based on it. From my research some accounts believe the claims his wife was battered are false. Also, please cover the case on the murder of Amy Carnevale. The movie No one Would Tell was based on it. I’m a therapist obsessed with true crime and Lifetime movies

[@tiabeaniesemotionalsupportdmon]

Once I was out shopping with my mom. We went back out to where I was parked and I unlocked my minivan with my key fob from several feet away. I opened the driver’s side door and hopped in. I looked around and was like *wait a second… this doesn’t look right* and then I hear something in one of the back seats. It’s a kid, about 10-12 years old, with headphones on, playing a handheld video game. We just stared at each other for a second… shocked. I realized I had somehow jumped in someone else’s minivan that was the same color and make as mine, which was parked two cars further away. I made that poor kid shit his pants, I think. I apologized PROFUSELY. I still feel bad about it to this day. Scared us both. Also, either my fob unlocked that minivan, or they left that poor kiddo in there with the doors unlocked. 😬😬😱😱 If my kids come with me shopping, they come WITH ME SHOPPING. I don’t ever leave them in the car on their own. Something WAY WORSE could’ve happened to that kid. I think this happens more frequently than we realize.

[@qsita]

Yes! In Sydney I got in the wrong Uber. It was someone else’s ride 😅

[@ZaraV]

At least it was a real uber hey!

[@qsita]

Oh yes! Honest mistake 😂 Eres latina? Yo soy Mexicana

[@Victoria-co5er]

Guys. You need to check make and model of the car, plate number AND before you get into the car you need to ask them for their name and your name. DO NOT SAY “Uber for Ashley?” Say “name?” And wait for them to give you their name and then yours.

[@ajileshay8012]

love that your channel is growing🥹🫶🏿

[@ZaraV]

Oh thanks so much! I'll admit it's a bit overwhelming! Like, people actually want to watch my stuff?? Haha

[@maiamclaughlin2875]

In taxis I never wear my seatbelt cos I’ve heard stories about the locks being jammed and the people not being able to get out. And I alway put the window all the way down and put my arm there to stop it easily being closed

[@koikaze6916]

Hey Zara ..love your videos and the way you tell the story..i watched sooo many true crime KZbinrs you are one of the best i just wanted to say hello i am following you from the middle east..my name is Sara and i wish you all the best .. peace,😘😘😘

[@ZaraV]

Wow really!? Thanks so much for your beautiful words. It means the world to me that lovely people like you enjoy the content I create. And hello from Australia! All the best to you too ❤️✌️

[@chelsea-t]

Rest in Peace Samantha!! A horrific case! Truly needs more attention so young people going out will stick with a group for their own safety. Good thing Nathaniel was stupid and got caught quickly!

[@abigailxmary]

this is why you always ask the uber driver "who are you here for?" before getting in the car

[@stellamary204]

I used to just hop into any car thar just pulled up. I'm so fortunate i didn't run into a monster. I once hopped into a car and the poor guy was just pulled over minding his business and heres me hopping in expecting him to take me to my destination 😮😂. Ever since then i always check the licence plate number. Thank you for this video and RIP Samantha ❤🙏🏾😢

[@crybaby871]

Thank you for your new videos! Also can you please bring awareness to Nadia Kira Kersh.

[@evetthawk6899]

You're getting more subscribers! Awesome!

[@ZaraV]

Haha I get scared to even check 😂

[@evetthawk6899]

You're almost at 10,000 already! Yaay

[@austin.vanessa]

Can you do a video on Dennis nilsen, i refuse to watch anyone else’s true crime vids 😭

[@ZaraV]

Aw you are so sweet! I will note it down for when I get back into researching - I am taking a bit of a break at the moment after having my baby! Thanks again, I'm flattered! Haha 🥰❤️

[@Marcyy65]

Always rmr to check the plates before entering a uber/lyft !!!!!

[@LifeWithAllOfUs]

Wow you got a lot of new subscribers in the past couple weeks. Way to go. You deserve it

[@ZaraV]

Hey!! Yeah it's been crazy! A little overwhelming and scary but awesome at the same time 😊

[@ZaraV]

And thank you so much 🥹

[@aviela305]

I literally got in the wrong car thinking it was an Uber with my cousin and he really played it off until we drove a few blocks away thank God he dropped us off and didn’t do anything to us

[@banditpoon714]

How scary to be able to see that your girlfriend is heading the wrong direction 😬

[@TheMelinaIbarra]

Can you do the case of Brandon Lawson out of Texas in the United States

[@carrieon16]

New sub i love your videos!

[@leslieann4992]

Sometime over this past winter a similar story happened in Pennsylvania the driver picked up a guy and he ended up murdering her and taking her car

[@ruggedcross1163]

@ Zara V , my wife came across your channel she loves watching you she was wondering what nationality are you , she also wants you to know you do great videos thank you .

[@ZaraV]

Aw that's awesome! Tell her I say hello! I'm from Australia 😁

[@ruggedcross1163]

Oh wow thank you very much for responding I’m at work right now I’ll let her know in the morning , she watches your videos every morning now drinking her coffee . She’s watched several mystery and make up KZbinrs , she says you’re the best . She likes how you tell the story and how you do your make up , you’re very detailed and accurate and she says that she totally agrees with what you say so thank you from both of us .

[@ZaraV]

How awesome is she!!! Coffee and true crime - definitely a good combo! Hope you have a good work day too 😊

[@ruggedcross1163]

@@ZaraV thank you so much , when I get home I’m gonna show her these messages she’s going to be so thrilled. she is subscribed to your channel .

[@terridemaio7334]

This is so scary I take uber

[@thesageromero]

Ok so my thoughts on this. This is so sad. Could have been any of us. And to you.. LA is wild. I'm from there so I'm bias but I'm telling you is gotten worse. Haven't lived there in 7yrs and I don't miss anything anymore cause everytime I visit its worse. Especially since they started building the stadium (though it's technically in Inglewood) and everyone had to move cause their rent went up $1000. The gentrification, it really sucks because everywhere I grew up spending time at and staples in my childhood.. it doesn't look the same. Or it looks even worse because now everybody lives there and it's just terrible. It's just so terrible. Streets were being improved but the traffic was bad cause they were blocked off.. This was 2yrs ago maybe 3.. But ALWAYS rent a car when visiting. Always! I do and I'm from there! I'm not relying on family/friends or public transportation of any kind. But anyway back to this case. 1. The child locks are activated prior to getting into the vehicle, so whenever you're getting into an Uber or a Lyft or ride share of any kind, you always want to double check the door and make sure your child locks are not activated. Unlock them yourself if they are before you get in, (or don't get in) but you cannot do that from the driver side. As far as I know. Maybe in fancier cars but check your door cause most times the lock is connected to the door. It's an actual button on the door that you press or click up/down like a switch. Many times friends/family get in my back seat and I have my child lock on because I have a 3 year old and yeah, so... That's just one of the things. 2. Also, those apps literally give you a picture and description of what the car looks like and the license plate number, what the driver looks like and everything. Like you said.. So PLEASE pay attention to that and video record that info if you can from your phone. It'll upload to Google almost immediately incase anything happens.

[@chocolateprincess5612]

I almost got in the wrong car waiting for my co worker to pick me up, it was 6am .The driver didn't say anything I guess he was confused as me...

[@bnlatin23]

Poor girl , she seemed like she had a bright future but this loser was out for blood that night . What a selfish man like why kill her ? This is why I double check the plates on the Uber App , the color and the make of the car .

[@Saintdeheron]

What a terrible “boyfriend”

[@beabandarii4817]

Yay new video.. Tnx🤩🤗

[@jasminewashington6728]

I won't ever get into a Uber if a black male is driving!!! If I do best believe I'm going to have something on me like a hammer if I have to break the window to escape

[@jnunya1805]

That's locals here, no doubt. And yup, all the parents refuse to believe it. It's all racial

[@sneakyheathen4164]

I’m heeeeeereeeeeeee!

[@TweetyMinie11]

Your title is very misleading. She didn’t get in the Wrong Uber. She just got into some random guys car who was not an Uber at all.

[@heathernikki5734]

Don’t be pedantic

[@TheREALycorona559]

Why would she just get into random cars?! Ughhh.

[@dalerumball5379]

Loss the makeup artist side of your channel. There are already to many girls doing the makeup thing. You are at this point a day late and a dollar short. Plus it would be better if you concentrate on your task at hand.

[@alisondytor4683]

I think she's brilliant and love watching her put her make up on

[@ZaraV]

Thanks for your input on what content I should create, although I don't agree with you on any of it. There are plenty of other true crime channels that don't put on makeup, so I hope you find them and enjoy 👍

[@elizabethsparkman4182]

I found your channel about a week ago and have been binge watching your channel! 💗 adore you! I am in the US and it's interesting to hear your perspective from Australia and I have learned a little bit about Australian law which is super cool!

[@ZaraV]

Aw that's so cool! Thanks so much for your support ❤️