Social Media Influencer Accused of Kidnapping and Fleeing the Country
Introduction
A Houston-based social media influencer, Corey Pritchett Jr., has been accused of fleeing the country after threatening to assault and kill two women. Pritchett, who has a massive following on Instagram and a personal YouTube channel, has been charged with aggravated kidnapping.
Background
Pritchett has garnered a massive following on Instagram and a personal YouTube channel, where he’s garnered nearly 4 million subscribers. He accumulated more than 1 million subscribers on another YouTube channel shared with his wife and touted his musical career on social media.
The Incident
A warrant for Pritchett’s arrest was issued following a Nov. 22 incident when he allegedly drove the two women – who told police they feared for their lives – to a remote area west of Houston and forced them out of his vehicle.
Fleeing the Country
Pritchett posted on TikTok and Instagram that he was leaving the country to start a new life in Dubai. Authorities confirmed with the FBI that Pritchett flew to Doha Airport, which is located in Qatar, with a one-way ticket Dec. 9.
Recent Developments
He has since appeared in Dubai in several photos posted on social media accounts associated with his name. A person claiming to be Pritchett on Instagram alleged in a post that he was flying back to Houston for a meeting on Sunday, but court records indicated that a warrant was still out for his arrest. Records did not list any defense attorneys for Pritchett, but he asserted in another social media post that he “got the best lawyer in Houston.”
Extradition
The U.S. has an extradition treaty with the United Arab Emirates, meaning Pritchett could be returned to the U.S. to be arrested on the two charges of aggravated kidnapping.
The Incident Unfolded
On the day of the alleged kidnapping, Pritchett and the two women had met at a gym in southwest Houston before the three drove to an ATV off-road park located in Crosby, according to court documents. The group then went to a bowling alley, where the women said he began to act suspicious by constantly looking around and apparently had an issue with another group at the alley, court records show.
Pritchett allegedly left the bowling alley and told the women to later meet him in an H-E-B parking lot to collect belongings they left in his vehicle. After they were dropped off by another person in the parking lot, Pritchett allegedly offered to give the women a ride home, court records show.
The Change in Behavior
“Both complainants stated by this point they noticed there was a complete change in behavior in [Pritchett] where he was not the same person as he was earlier that day,” court records state.
The Drive
After leaving the parking lot, Pritchett allegedly drove in the wrong direction of the women’s home, eventually speeding up to 100 miles per hour after getting on Interstate 10. During the drive, he made several phone calls to unknown people, allegedly responding that he was “on his way.”
Threats and Demands
At one point, Pritchett made a phone call to an unknown woman saved as “Future Wife” on his cell phone, court records show. Pritchett allegedly told the woman on the phone that he had the perfect opportunity driving toward a remote area where no one could hear the other women scream and no one could ever find them, then asking the woman on the phone if he should “just go ahead and do it,” according to court documents, which show the woman on the phone responded by saying “yes.”
When one of the women in the vehicle began texting on her cell phone during the drive, Pritchett allegedly pointed a gun at her and demanded she turn over her phone, court records state. After passing a restaurant in Sealy, he pulled over the vehicle and allegedly told the women to step out, warning it would be their last opportunity, according to court documents.
Conclusion
Pritchett’s actions are a stark reminder of the importance of staying safe online and being aware of potential threats. As a society, we must work together to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
FAQs
Q: Who is Corey Pritchett Jr.?
A: Corey Pritchett Jr. is a Houston-based social media influencer who has been accused of fleeing the country after threatening to assault and kill two women.
Q: What are the charges against Pritchett?
A: Pritchett is facing two charges of aggravated kidnapping.
Q: Why did Pritchett flee the country?
A: Pritchett posted on social media that he was leaving the country to start a new life in Dubai.
Q: Is Pritchett likely to be extradited back to the U.S.?
A: Yes, the U.S. has an extradition treaty with the United Arab Emirates, meaning Pritchett could be returned to the U.S. to be arrested on the two charges of aggravated kidnapping.
