Summary

• Popular YouTuber Corey Pritchett is charged with aggravated kidnapping and has fled to the Middle East.
• Pritchett posted a video from Dubai, making light of the charges and his fugitive status.
• His potential return to the US and the case's resolution remain unknown.

YouTube personality Corey Pritchett faces serious allegations: two counts of aggravated kidnapping. The news shocked many fans after his departure from the US following the charges.

Pritchett, a relatively well-known US-based content creator, launched his YouTube career in 2016, producing family vlogs, challenges, and pranks. While not a top-tier YouTuber, his channels, "CoreySSG" (approximately 4 million subscribers) and "CoreySSG Live" (over 1 million subscribers), have garnered a substantial following. A video titled "LET’S HAVE A BABY PRANK" boasts over 12 million views.

The alleged kidnapping incident occurred on November 24, 2024, in southwest Houston. According to ABC13, two women (ages 19 and 20) spent the day with Pritchett, participating in activities such as ATV riding and bowling. The situation escalated when Pritchett allegedly threatened them at gunpoint, sped away on I-10, confiscated their phones, and threatened to kill them. The women reported Pritchett expressed anxiety about being pursued and mentioned accusations of arson.

Pritchett's Flight and Mocking Video

After stopping his vehicle, Pritchett allegedly allowed the women to escape. Charged on December 26, 2024, with two counts of aggravated kidnapping, Pritchett had already fled the country. Authorities confirmed his December 9th departure to Doha, Qatar, on a one-way ticket, with his current location believed to be Dubai. From there, he released a video mocking the warrants, declaring himself "on the run" and joking about the situation. This contrasts with the serious situation faced by another former streamer, Johnny Somali, who faces potential new charges in South Korea.

The outcome of Pritchett's case is uncertain, and his potential surrender to US authorities remains unknown. The incident recalls the 2023 kidnapping of YouTuber YourFellowArab in Haiti, who was eventually released and later shared his harrowing experience.