Savage & Brutal Murder of Sorority Girl | Surveillance Video of Uber | Samantha Josephson Case
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Savage & Brutal Murder of Sorority Girl | Surveillance Video of Uber | Samantha Josephson Case
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Forgive me, but listening to her friend call 911 was the most irritating thing I've heard all day. I can't believe people unironically talk like that.
Came here to say the same thing. CRINGE.
I literally came here hoping I wasn't the only one who thought that sounded like a prank.
My thoughts exactly
Let’s not judge her because we all wouldn’t know what to do if we’re in her situation
SAME... "our friend is MISSANGK". I was cringing hard.
That 911 call…. Wtf. That was the most annoying thing I’ve ever heard. Her voice irritates my soul. “Our friend is missssing so if we could like go ahead and do thaaaaat it’d be like really nice”
I agree she had an annoying voice for sure
😱 yeah absolutely
Yeah and I heard someone laughing in the background. Like what a weirdo ass broad fr. “Friends tho” smfh.
Seriously 😅
Why concentrate on how this person speaks. At least they reported their friend missing.
Those friends out knocking on doors and asking businesses to see surveillance videos, those are true friends. That poor girl. Prayers for her family & friends.
Really? They noticed that she stopped sharing her location and they went home to see she wasn’t there and just went to bed. Yeah great friends.
@@SmichGthese are kids. They also assumed she lost her phone. Maybe they thought she hooked up with someone. The most important thing is that they called to report. Only person people should be pissed at is the monster who killed her.
@@MarieReyes-co1qn you’re right. I guess I didn’t think know that. But you are spot on. The killer is the only monster here.
I guess it’s just so frustrating & sad thinking back to coulda woulda shoulda, but it’s easy to think that after the fact. I shouldn’t have said that about the friends. I apologize.
“Her death was my death” my God, that part broke me 😭 I’m so sorry Sammy and I’m so sorry to your family.
I involuntarily started crying. I think about my own children. It’s just so heartbreaking
I agree with your line of thinking about the delay on the app. Just yesterday, I was in an Uber, and we got stopped by a very long, slow train. I received a message from Uber asking if everything is ok or do I need help because they noticed we hadn't moved in a while.
I was shocked and relieved to learn, first hand, of them doing this.
I've taken a taxicab alternative a grand total of once in my life. That was in May. I was nervous getting in. Had no way to get home after my car died & got towed, & the repair shop woman said she'd track me on some app to make sure I got home alright. I thought, ok, cool, someone knows where I am with this stranger.
The guy didn't really speak English. The ride should have taken 7 minutes tops. But he passed too close to a cop that had pulled a car over. Sure enough, the cop got in his car, turned on his lights, & got right behind us. Long story short, we spend at least 20 minutes as the cop checked this guy's record out-- it was his 3rd Uber ticket in a couple months, & this driver couldn't comprehend what he'd done wrong. Cop & I *repeatedly* tried to explain the damn ticket's reason, OMG, as the guy got emotional about possibly losing his job. I eventually got home. Next day repair shop woman said yeah, I noticed you were stopped for a long time & thought it was weird 🤦.
Just like the ppl in this story, why bother tracking, if you see something weird then do nothing about it? Anyway, no more Ubers for me. I did tip the driver really well 👼 felt bad for him. All the way from India, which has real different rules of the road 🙈
@dubaiedge how scary for you!
I would've asked the PoPo to give me a lift home at that point. 😂
But yeah, so much on that lady doing anything about trying to help. I guess in her defense, she only said she would track you. She failed to mention what she would do if she noticed something odd. 🙈
@sandiehernandez8917 the Uber driver did nothing wrong in the story u commented on. Why was that scary for her? He got pulled over which obviously he did something wrong driving but not when it comes to the safety of his passenger. He did his job correctly. A to B safely.
@jakejohnson7388 I never said the driver did anything wrong, nor that it was scary for the passenger.
My comment was directed at @dubaiedge, and her experience.
I replied to her comment with the @and her name, so I'm uncertain of your confusion. 🤷♀️
@@sandiehernandez8917 😂 good point. Yeah, maybe I should have asked the cop for a ride. He was really nice & went way out of his way with this guy. I don't think police give rides though, in those circumstances. Yeah, that was something else.
My husband graduated from USC the same year this happened. The graduation ceremony was so sad, as they honored her. She is the reason we will always ask, "what's my name," before we get into a ride share service. I think of her every time I take an Uber ride. This was so horrible and could've happened to anyone.
Typical of the modern black American to predate white women
Sadddddd 😢😢😢
Yes, “Say my name” for Sami. Watching her get in that car is so haunting.
I am glad I read these comments because I would have never thought of asking the driver that to confirm. Thank you for sharing that.
No, it couldn't happen to ANYONE. It could happen to anyone in COLUMBIA. Or Baltimore. Or Memphis. Or New Orleans. Or Detroit. And so on..
But let's not recognize THAT pattern. Heavan forbid.
Having the opportunity to go to school with Sami out in NJ was such a blessing. She was literally one of the kindest, and most hilarious individuals you could ever come in contact with, and the impact that her murder had on the community in 2019 was just so intense... It's such a shame that someone would take away another individual with so much potential...
It must be devastating for you to have known Sami and lived near this happening!!
So sad. I remember what this happened. I live in Charleston and my husband graduated from USC. So tragic
❤
It’s always the same it’s always the kindest most loving person. :( the story rocked our entire state I’m from Columbia. It’s so shameful how often stuff like this happens
"Survivors"? LMFAO- I think you mean "victims!"
What a heartbreaking story. I am so sorry for her family. I took a self defense class which focused primarily on Ubers. 1. ALWAYS sit behind the driver. Most think behind the passenger is the safest. It’s not. A driver can easily reach for you. Sitting behind the driver give you leverage with his/her seatbelt to use against them. It goes around the neck. Use your imagination. 2. Make sure the child lock is not on !! Open the door yourself from the inside before the driver takes off. If the child lock is on, demand the driver unlocks the door immediately. If he/she does not, use their seatbelt to your advantage. 3. SHARE your location with a friend or family member !! 4. Your phone can be used as a self defense device. 5. You can buy self defense items that attach to your keychain that’s not pepper spray or a pocket knife. Forgot what it’s called but it’s long and has a pointy end to it.
And PLEASE take a self defense class !! A real one with someone who knows what they’re doing. In our class, we were even made to get in a trunk and get ourselves out. It was intense but I feel so much better I took it.
Remember she was drinking
😅😅😊
Ni hate to tell you that most of those classes are bullshit because when it comes to the moment many of those techniques will not work. It's good knowledge, don't get me wrong, but, they're really just taking your money.
He was a MONSTER
So so sad 😢
I’m hesitant to share this here, in a UA-cam comments section, but it is so surreal to watch Annie cover Sami’s story. I grew up with Sami in Robbinsville (k-12). I first met her in our 1st grade class. She became a good friend of mine over the years, we did dance classes together and sleepover parties, beach trips, rec sports, etc., and eventually grew apart somewhere in our high school years. It is so true-Sami’s energy goes unmatched. She was a kind and thoughtful soul who was always so much fun to be around, there were always laughs to be had with her. Sami was such a perceptive and genuine individual, always making others smile and feel welcome and included.
Sami pops up in my dreams once in a while, and the dreams are about her coming back and her death being this huge misunderstanding, that she was never gone, and her friends and family are all so relieved and we throw a big party; and then at the end she appears to me, asking that I tell her parents she’s okay now. I know this is my brain processing the situation, but still, these dreams feel so real. Years later, my heart continues to break knowing that this happened to her. Sami had so much to accomplish and look forward to. Rest in peace, Sami. Thank you for covering this, Annie.
Lovely comment. Take care.
Mahalo for sharing. And my deepest condolences. So incredibly sad...especially when our society loses such a great person and so young who had so much more to give. May she rest in love. Much Aloha to you Lexi.
Hopefully you learned from her mistake of blindly choosing a college without checking the racial demographics of the city in which it's located. The second I heard "Columbia" I could have described her murderer. I know the demographics of that city and I know the violent crime stats and who commits the majority of it. Your chances of ending up like your friend are exponentially greater in South Carolina than someplace like Utah or Montana, or even at UT here in my city of Austin.
Like I always say, you can either choose oblivious wokeness or based survival. You can't do both. Sorry you lost your friend. I wish she'd been more educated about the world she lived in.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend. 🙏🏽🥺
Thank you for sharing. It is heartbreaking that this happened to her but great to know she had/has people that love her so very much.
Annie - there’s currently a safety option in the Uber app (you have to turn it on in the settings) that automatically sends your ride + location to whoever you designate (for me it’s my sister and my husband) and you can require that every time you call a ride, you are given a (randomized) 4 digit code that you have to give to the driver and they have to enter it into their phone’s Uber app before the ride will be able to start. I never get into the car until I see them enter the 4 digits and then the ride begins (can be seen in my phone app as well once the code is entered and matched). Dunno if this change was a result of this case, but I have been using these safety options in Uber for a long time now.
I was just about o comment about this. Über have actually had the PIN feature since 2020, tho not sure about the sharing ride option. Have felt so much better about taking Ubers by myself since finding out about both!
HEY EINSTEIN, SHE WAS ALSO UNDER THE INFLUENCE. YOUR COMMENT MAKES NO SENSE SINCE SHE GOT MURDERED AND COULD NOT ESCAPE.
This is a very sad, disgusting and horrible tragedy. Some people fail to realize that a bad situation like this can literally happen to anyone. My prayers are with Samantha and her family.
I was SUMMONED to Joe Biden's BEDCHAMBER 😯 I was NINE 😱 He told me i was a lucky child for i would soon experience his "PASSION"🤬
The robbery/murders always make me sick. Like her mother said, she was killed for the $32 bucks she had in her account...it makes no sense. My uncle was murdered by a kid he met at rehab and offered to help when he got out. He killed him for his $400 paycheck. My uncle was the type that would have given it to him if just asked the right way, but instead he killed him while he was sleeping. I have no sympathy for these selfish people who would take a life for a short term amount of money.
im sorry for ur loss ): he’s resting in peace 🙏🏻🕊
@@mementomori2809 thank you 💕
I am so so sorry that is just terrible 😢 your uncle sounds like he was such a genuine compassionate and awesome dude 🙏 ❤
So much evil and selfish ppl in this world. MY 75year old mom,met a homeless man, asked for help around the house odd chores etc and she would pay him a little, he's a narcissistic selfish manipulating bastard, he learned moms weaknesses quick (widowed and lonely) she never ever ever dated another man after our father passed its been 17yrs now, well anyway he started playing on her heart strings saying he got beat up and threatened at the park he usually sleeps at etc he just needs a place to stay for the night, so she let him have a pillow and blanket and let him stay in her garage. That was a year ago. He now has the master bedroom/bath keeps moms car keys in his pocket, all her savings are gone ...its a mess.
Wow that’s so fucked up what the hell! 😢
@@AdrianaHernandez-zr9gd
A very similar situation is going on with my friend's father. I can't even fathom your frustration. So sorry❤
I'm sorry but that phone call of her friend/roommate calling the police made me INSANE!
She sounded so bored and disinterested made worse by her valley girl/Kardashian voice and way of speaking.
I know this isn't the point at all, but man that genuinely rubbed me the wrong way more than I can describe. Ugh.
****Editing to add this****
Just to be clear, I am not trying to humiliate or hate on her. I understand that she had no idea what horrors had really happened in this situation at the time of call. More than anything it made me uncomfortable because it seemed inappropriate for this caliber of phone call.
Not out to crucify her, just sharing my thoughts as that's what comments are for.....commentary.
THANK. 👏🏽 YOU. 👏🏽
What a terrible call.
Same ! I had to get past it cause uhhhhh fingernails on chalkboard
It was hard to hear; she was polite but valley girl/Kardashian is a good description
I genuinely didn’t think people actually spoke like this, I thought it was exaggerated for comedy skits - guess folk actually do. Why is everything a question?
Don’t misunderstand me when I say this, please…this is probably how the girl talks in real life. I doubt she had any idea just how serious the situation truly was, which is why she sounds so nonchalant. Who of us can ever imagine that this type of horror will become real life in our world? How she chooses to speak IMMEDIATELY turned me off and irritated me to no end, and I doubt she realizes how ignorant she sounds.
I live in South Carolina and watched every day of this trial. Judge Newman did a remarkable job during sentencing. You did a beautiful job telling her story. Thanks Annie!!
I have heard this story before, but this is the first time I have heard the 911 call. I cannot unhear it. just wow. That call tells me everything I need to know about her social circle and why they might not have offered the protection and uniform most groups do.
Geez! The girl that reported her missing! Wth?
The girl making the 911 call…..bless her heart. 🤦🏻♀️
I was literally looking to see if I was the only one who thought the same thing😮💨🤦🏽♀️!smh
So weird, she sounds so sarcastic
Omg! Right?! So annoyiiiiiinng
She sounds like a dumb kardashian impersonator..lol
Hellooouh.. our friend is like.. missing buuut it hasn't been 24hrs or whateverr
36 yrs old?!!! Forgive me, but I was under the impression that you were no more than 25 (and even then I was convinced that I was overestimating by a good 3 years)! So incredibly proud of you, Annie! You have built an empire 👸🏼
As for this tragic case, I find myself thinking of Sammy every so often as I too went to school in SC although many years prior to Uber/Lyft. I also fell in love, and had a baby, with a fellow classmate who was from NJ and ended up moving here at 21 when our baby boy was born. Hope you heal quickly ♥️
I said the exact same thing I thought 23
I guess time is just easier on some of us LOL
I second this comment! I thought Annie was much younger 😊 Sending prayers and good thoughts to Annie as she's getting help for her jaw~ that sounds really rough 😢
Caring for your body inside and out will slow down the aging process. Sleep and hydration should be top priority. Genes play a part too.
36 is young. Not everybody has bad genes or living a crappy lifestyle that wrecked their skins 😂
Annie as someone who also has major TMJ issues I’ve recently has an MRI. I’m also a nurse and based on what I’ve heard, I highly recommend avoiding surgery at all costs. Artificial joints only last between 10-20 years and typically you can only get two replacements total in a lifetime. You mentioned you’ve tried steroid injections. Have you been told about Botox injections to relax the masseter muscle? Make sure to always get a second opinion from another doctor whenever possible. My orthodontist friend recommended I get my overbite fixed and then get a night guard (which it seems you have) and then see how it goes. Best of luck! TMJ stuff is the worst!!!
Edit: just had a conversation with my specialist who is recommending I see a dental specialist to make a dental splint for me to correct my bite. Dental splints can do wonders apparently so I’m stoked to get one (minus the enormous costs)
Surgery also leaves scar tissue. If you can avoid it don't do it.
It’s so common anymore these days also. Too much stress!!
Yes Annie please check into Botox injections before getting surgery!!!!!
Yes! Botox for TMJ is life changing. I second your suggestion@@angelabiery-jones5556
I’m about to get two discs in my spine replaced at age 22 bro I’m kinda terrified 😳. There aren’t any other options at this point and replacements are apparently much longer lasting and better in general than fusions so I hope I will be okay. This will be the 7th major surgery in 3 years. Hopefully the last for a very long time.
A devastating tragedy. Her mother’s speech was so moving. Rip to this beautiful woman.
This is one more reason why I am a Judge Clifton Newman fan. I hope you listened to his sentencing of this piece of trash. Sammy did not deserve this praying for her family.
As a mother myself I felt Sammy mom's PAIN I'm so sorry this happened to your beautiful daughter 😢 🙏😇
RIP SWEET GIRL
I have a 10 year old daughter and know the depth of love her mother felt for Sami. I practically sobbed while she spoke in court. My heart aches each time I hear another story like this one. I don’t think I would be strong enough to continue living but am grateful that her parents did and helped decrease the chances of this happening to someone else. Im sure there are no words that could describe the level of her loved one’s pain.
There are three safety settings in Uber you can turn on to help a bit.
1. There is an option to request a PIN code be generated every ride that you can ask the Uber driver for.
2. You can share your location with a (or more than one) ‘trusted contact’ throughout the duration of the ride once set up it’s just a button to tap when calling for a ride.
3. You can have Uber send you a ‘Ride Check Notification’ that will send an alert to your phone if they notice that things have deviated too much from the planned route that you have to dismiss (behind your phone password) and you has options in case of an emergency.
That 911 call is ridiculous and its extremely telling of her "friend" group.
This case hurts me like no other. A brilliant young woman with such a loving family should still be here living among us.
Taken from us, by another BLACK MAN!!!🤬🤬
@@zoomer9686are you okay…?
@@zoomer9686There have been plenty taken from us by people of ALL races. Please don't troll.
Awareness is key, waiting for my son to come out from his dorm, there was a party next door, a girl came out laughing, opened my door to get in, I said “ I’m not Uber” then she realized it.
Yikes... They really should push awareness of Uber/Lyft safety on campuses.
Right im not blaming her at alll bc she was probably drunk as hell but she was supposed to get into a dodge and got into a chevy😭 i was yelling at the screen " sweetie thats not the right car!! Take a second and look😭"
Yes, be on your guard for Black Americans!
I’ve never heard of this case. So scary. I am a driver, and I start with announcing the name of the rider I’m picking up. “Hi. I’m here for Bob.” I tell my groups of female passengers to look out for each other. A rider can take the time to check the license plate matches, and a driver should freely announce the riders name. Be alert and stay safe out there.
That valley girl 911 call is one of the most obnoxious things I’ve ever heard.
As a mama of a 22 year old young woman, these stories WRECK me. That poor mama. I don’t ever want to even imagine her family’s devastation. My daughter lives with her girlfriend but I still check her location constantly and I immediately text her if I think
Anything MAY be off and blow up her phone until she answers me. I know I drive her crazy once in a while but I also
hope she realizes it’s just because I do NOT trust people but I love her (and her brother) with all my heart❤
the way her friend talks on the 911 call is driving me INSANE lol
Me too! No urgency in her voice at all😢
She sounded very stuck up and annoyed
I thought people only put on that voice as satire, or making fun, I never thought someone did it in everyday life, and especially during such an important phone call. Her tone and even what she said was just utterly pathetic and just awful of her.
I think she was drunk if I’m being honest and maybe not taking it as seriously as it was because when you’re drunk and young you don’t. I could also hear people laughing in the background
@@RachelAnn-lg6ksI agree
Hi Annie, My sincere condolences go to Samantha Family, I live in The UK and the policy here is to wait for the Cab company to text you the drivers name, make and model of their car and the registration number, this was made mandatory after a Cab driver murdered a young girl in the town I live in.
Thanks for all of your hard work ❤
I’m from the UK and didn’t know this! I don’t take Uber or taxi but my brother just started uni so I will tell him! Thank you so much
Here in the America Uber does show you make/model of car, color and drivers name. However she was tired and was out drinking and sadly made a simple mistake got in the wrong car. This man was prowling the area so I’m positive if he didn’t get her he would of gotten another female.
I'm in the UK too, and some smaller/ local companies even send you the drivers phone number
The reason I never get in an Uber is there are no security checks, you wouldn’t know what madman/woman is behind the wheel. We always get a taxi, preferably silver service, at least they have some form of security and background checks. I know it could still happen that a cab driver could do something terrible but I still feel safer with a SS TAXI. Uber, could be anybody. Anyone can stick a sign in their car saying Uber to lure someone. I personally think it’s wrong that taxi drivers have training security checks, pay a license fee, but anyone can decide to be an Uber driver at no cost, security nothing. If they allow ride share they should be treated equally in that they ALL have to have a security check, driving test, and any fee payable should be the same for taxi or Uber. I know a friend of my parents many years ago paid $250,000.00 for a taxi license…. SO WRONG. IMO
I feel for poor Sami, what a monster, glad he got life without parole…..as he should have !
@@shaz8486ride share drivers for Uber etc DO get background checked. But that doesn’t mean anything. Lots of bad people out there have to have a first time and then there’s some that haven’t been caught yet. So yes it helps but doesnt mean anything. And it’s the same for a cab service even if it’s a fancy service. Doesn’t matter.
I live in Columbia South Carolina, this story broke my heart! Thank you for the inside story.
Thank you for this story Annie, and thank you to Sami’s family for bringing these laws. I have a single daughter who lives in LA and uses ride shares all the time. I will be having a talk with her and making sure she is extremely cautious in the future!
I think there should be a coordinated effort to encourage young people to use the buddy system whenever they head out for a night of fun to make sure everyone gets home safe and sound. Thanks for raising awareness, Annie. Such a shame.
Every time I hear of one of these cases I tell my granddaughters to always use the buddy system. To always take a gf with them to the BR and not to leave anyone behind if they are leaving. Even HS games and the like. Parents should always wait for kids, esp girls, if their parents haven’t gotten there yet.
That happened to my kids once. They were cheerleaders and their bus got back earlier than expected. So I went at the time they were expected, never realizing they had been waiting with a parent/coach for at least 30-45 min. This is before everyone had cellphones and they were quite expensive. Even the coach didn’t have one. I asked my daughters why they hadn’t called me, and they said a bunch of boys were crowded up near the payphone. And they were intimidated to walk up there. I was so upset and scared for what could’ve happened, and thanked the coach for staying. They got a cell phone after that!
My whole point is even today with cellphones things can happen. Phones can die. Buses can arrive before the parent can get there. We need to prepare our girls to not do anything alone. Two can fight better than one. And we should never leave a kid who’s waiting for their parent.
Encourage young people to stay away from drugs 👍🏻alcohol is so normalized yet associated with more horrific tragedies than any other drug. As long as young undeveloped minds are taking substances that inhibit common sense, there's risk.
@rhondadavis1483 exactly my kids have to go with someone else even to gym or grocery. I absolutely love the app life360! If my son's phone isn't charged up or on him, he doesn't go anywhere. He's only 17 and we can't be too careful these days!
That’s exactly what I was thinking through this whole case - I have 2 teenage daughters and I do talk to them about the buddy system, never leaving a drink unattended (even a soda) and trusting their gut (better to be the girl overreacting than end up in the morgue!) but I wonder if I stress this to them enough 😣 so hard to raise children to be carefree and happy in the world we live in!
Yes this exactly, so many young people leaving clubs alone and getting hurt or murdered. In my clubbing days, my friends and I always made sure nobody left alone and then we did a group text check in when we all made it home. People need to look after their friends better.
Annie, this story really hit me. I have had medical issues for several years. My family & friends slowly got to busy to take me to the drs and other appointments. Everyone told just take an Uber. When I heard the young lady’s story and what happened to her and hearing her Mom’s impact statement, I started crying. I never thought about something happening like that. Annie, you and the family made valuable information available to people who are really not technical with the new things available.
The way you introduce the victims, always sounds like you were part of their close circle. I know that the families have so much respect for how you detail the amazing qualities of their lost loved one. Keeping their memory alive and remembering that part of them, not just how they were taken from the world. I love that about your videos ❤❤❤❤❤
“Her dreams were my dreams and her death is my death.” My heart breaks for this mother. No matter how many cases I hear about, I am always shocked at the evil that exists in this world. The fact that there are people in this world who view other human beings as expendable..the fact that there are people in this world who can commit such unspeakable acts upon others is truly devastating. God bless Samantha, her family and friends and all others who have dealt with such unimaginable loss.
Such a sad, sad story. sending Sami’s family love, light, strength, and prayers. I cannot even imagine the pain they have had to deal with.
This is such a sad horrifying story . I am at work literally crying especially hearing the mother reading her letter in court. My deepest condolences to Sami family and fiance for ever .😔
It's sooo sad 😢and heart breaking 💔 I'm at work crying right now too. 😢😢😢
May her mother find peace and may Justice be served. 🙏
Friendly suggestion here, unless you work totally solo, don't watch any videos that make you sad or outraged while @ work!
Ask me how I know......
Because, sometimes I get overwhelmed at how horrific people can treat others, and I react the same as you did. I work as wait staff in a fairly busy restaurant.
I have to be honest. It wasn't my finest hour after watching it on my lunch break, just last weekend.
BUT ~ I'd rather be like you & I because we can actually feel deep grief for others. That separates us from all the other monsters. I hope you are feeling better now. I've yet to watch this video. I always jump into the comments first to gauge how well the video was received. Take care, friend😊
You should hear what his mother said, Judge Newman (people know him best from Murdaugh. And the teacher that left her 13 y/o in a hot car to have s*x and make out with her BF) yelled at her during her speech about how he was innocent and a good kid etc.... I watched the trial. If he didn't act so weird after the murder he could have gotten a hung jury or found not guilty. Almost all the DNA in the car had more than 4 contributors. His GF played a huge role in him being convicted (especially proving he always carried that knife), but I do NOT believe she was scared of him. She drove the bloody car to get cigarettes and drove the car with her 2 kids in the bloody backseat. I know doing laundry and buying cigs would be my top priority instead of calling police.
Same 😢😢😢
Praying for safe relief for your jaw pain Annie, you aren’t alone. Thank you for all your dedication to your followers! Love every single video you do!😊
that missing person 911 call is painful to listen too..
This case really hits home because my friends and I always go to 5 points since we live here in Columbia South Carolina. Still can't believe this happened to such a young person with a very bright future ahead of her. My prayers go out to her and her family. 🙏🏿
As a UofSC alumni that was there during this.. thank you for doing an episode on it. Sami was a beautiful soul and her story deserves to be spread around the world. Love your show.
Oh Annie! I’m sorry you are going through this pain. Prayers for a speedy recovery ❤️🩹
Prayers for Sami and her family. God bless 🙏🏻
this is so terrible the poor mother i can’t imagine thank you annie for sharing this story it helps people realize this can happen to anyone
I remember when this happened. That's why I am very aware even in an Uber or Lyft. If I feel uncomfortable I text my daughter and she does the same. We usually have a gut instinct. This is such a sad and devastating case. My daughter and her friends always stay together when out drinking. They always make sure at least one of them is still aware of their surroundings and looks out for the other one. RIP Sammy ❤🙏
I always text my mom if an Uber drive is being weird. My mom calls me and we talk on the phone, I make sure to mention where I’m going, steers were on and even the car.
I always text my husband when I get in and get out of an Uber. I've never had any weirdos (yet) but it makes me feel better. Insane that we women have to feel that way
I Always Press The Share My Ride With My Son. Only Because I’ve Never Had To Use An Uber Or Lyft But My Car Has Been In The Shop For Two Weeks So I Had To Start Using The Rideshare App But Everytime I Use The Service I’m Sure To Use The Extra Security Service As Well
@@FeliciaRaquellI’ve Never had to take an Uber, can you explain to me what’s the extra security service??
I pretend to be on the phone with my dad
This is one of the most heartbreaking cases I’ve heard. A split second decision and she’s in that car with that sociopath. She had such a bright future ahead of her. It’s just devastating.
Thank you for your dedication Annie, you have almost literally talked your jaw off entertaining us. Get better soon.
So terrifying. I never ride on my own, mostly because of my anxiety around unfamiliar people. But the idea that you could do what thousands of people do everyday and end up a victim dying alone and scared is unthinkable. My love to all of her friends and family. Fly high Sammy.
I heard about this from another source. Absolutely horrific what she went through. The law enforcement was amazing and should be commended for solving this so quickly. I pray for her family and the loss they will probably never get over. May God Bless them and heal their hearts. As for the offender he is right where he belongs. Honestly even the death penalty is to good for him. There's a special place in hell for people like him.
Annie you're so good at what you do. Praying you feel better soon. We need you to continue sharing awareness 🙏
I have a hard time believing that was the first time he did something so vile…
They will never get over it. They'll just learn to live with it. What a catastrophic loss 🙏🏽🕊🥺
I’m always so fearful if my daughter says she’s going to take an Uber, if you don’t have protection that want to get into that vehicle you’re helpless there’s nothing you can do it’s so scary. Thank you for covering this case Annie. my heart, thoughts and prayers go out to Sammy’s family ❤️🙏
Amazon has pepper spray for $10. I bought some for my daughter and myself. It would at least give someone time to get away. The ones I bought are small and be put on a key ring, pocket for joggers or in a purse. This case is so disturbing!!
My daughter Carries protection but some places don’t allow it so she has a back up. I still worry and always pray for God’s protection around her.
You could maybe ask her to send a pic of the car,plate, and if possible driver to you or a friend before she gets in an uber. It's scary really, something needs to be done to make women or even men safe when using ubers, I appreciate not all drivers are dodgy though.
I keep a tazor...its not totally legal but idc
Read my comment. Robin McGraw has an App available for DM violence victims. It connects to the police and starts recording if unavailable to talk. It's available for Android and iPhone. I think all young people should have it installed . It's disguised as a different app..not a " help me app" like a calendar or something benign.. I had it on my phone when in a rough relationship. My son's won't install it. One is " a big bad marine" who is married and thinks he is invincible..( my daughter in law 🙄, I believe is emotionally abusive.. he is afraid of her.. but that is an entirely different topic..sigh) and my youngest.. regardless of my telling him you choose your consequences in life, good or bad.. make good choices.. bc you will be held accountable if you make bad ones.. sigh.. They think they know everything and we all know they don't. We as mom's just have to pray.. put things in their ear.. about choices.. I also tell both how proud of them I am and I will always love them unconditionally.. I just put in the conversations, choices made today, will effect your tomorrow.. think twice... and think about your safety and safety of others.. " OK MOM!" or " I know".. rolling my eyes... I think boys make dumb decisions with driving cars . Showing off.. taking risks like that.. my boys know better than to ever hit a woman, take advantage. No means no.. Yes when a woman has been drinking is a NO.. I have been preaching this to them since they have had hormones. Some moms think they shouldn't have to have hard conversations. I think it's my responsibility to even though they might be uncomfortable. I have 2 respectful sons . Especially to women.. so much so.. my oldest gets walked all over.. and I'm not just saying that.. I didn't cover that apparently.. that your wife should respect your feelings to . Sigh . Anyway I can't imagine having a daughter. The kind of worries you must have.. My oldest son who is 24 just had his first daughter!?!?. And no one can see her.. They say
Maybe spring?!. See? My son took FMLA..3 MONTHS off to help.. PFSST.. MY ex husband.. went to work same day both my boys were born.. and my first son.. I had 2 stepsons under 4 living with us.. so I'm surprised he was able to take off 3 months.. seeing how he is active duty.. IDK .I worry myself sick. See.. my son's treat their women well and they certainly didn't learn it from their narcissistic Dad. Sorry I vented to you.. if u need to vent back feel free. I pray for all the young people today.. the shit I have seen some do on UA-cam. I think WTF.. and I certainly would not defend them as their parent.. their ass would sit in jail and they both know it.. they will be loved always.. but I certainly would not like them .. anyway.. have your dau download that app.
This one got me. Bless her mother and family in this terrible situation, also her friends are OGs for IMMEDIATELY starting their own investigation and not stopping. RIP Sami
So sad, thank you to Samantha’s family for fighting so hard to help make us all more safe. My heart breaks for you all. May God give you peace and glimpses of Sam through the love of others.❤
I am a ride share driver and there is an option for the driver to confirm a pin that only the rider has, if they choose that option. That might be a way to confirm that you are in the right vehicle. If the driver doesn't ask for that, something is wrong. There is an option to record for safety. Be safe, everyone!
so glad to see how invested her friends were in trying to find her. when i was in college back in 1987, looking back at things can see how basically sorry my choice of friends was. often leaving me to fend for self.
im so sorry that her friends cared and tried to find and help her but were unfortunate in their attempts .
I never appreciated the huge support system I had around me at the time when I was at university. Everyone on campus / in your class, kinda looks out for everyone. (If it's a nice uni.)
@@neilsun2521 I have an older sister who, imo, is narcissistic and tried to pimp me out on 3separate occassions (last being my 16th bday) so, to me, I wasnt used to anyone of my age being concerned w/ my wellbeing so was numb to fellow classmates behavior.
W/ age, I can now see my mistakes in accepting their behavior. And can appreciate how lucky some are.
I'm sorry she had to go through what she did, and sorry for loss of her friends n family.
This man is a monster. My heart breaks for Sami’s family and friends. She was a beautiful girl meant for greatness. I pray her family heals day by day.
This case has always been incredibly upsetting. Thank you for covering it so well ❤
I live in five points, exactly .3 miles from the parking lot that mural is in and that bar. This story is so scary.
What makes it especially sad is that this is a very honest mistake that any of us could have made 😢
My thoughts exactly
I exclusively use Lyft because they have the bright signs on their dashboards. I know people could get one on the black market, but if this car matches the description and it has the sign, I feel safe getting in.
The problem is that as women we need to be vigilant. I went to a party city, Ybor in Tampa Bay, with people I barely knew. They were all friends and we were bar hopping with a limo to carry us all over town. After many drinks one young lady walked outside by herself and I went to catch her. She was young and teary, so I walked her around until we made it back to the group. Later two of her friends thanked me for keeping an eye on her. She could have been a victim that night. Be vigilant. If you want to drink to excess then stay home where you should be safe. Women are more vulnerable in this situation.
@twatts1523 right I do food delivery thru apps and the fact that no cash is involved. It feels a little safer but nothing 😕 is guaranteed
@@FINDSUMMERWELLS Yes, please be careful out there. I heard about a delivery driver who was attacked in Tampa. Really sad. I have stuff delivered all the time and often there will be 2 people in the car, which is really smart.
I live in a college town, where partying and clubbing is a nightly thing. The amount of times I’ve seen drunk people attempting to get into random cars that are just parked thinking that they are their Uber or Lyft is ridiculous. I’m so glad her family is speaking out and trying to inform everyone on the right way to go about these things! I’ve even had people try to get in MY car, and being like “you’re my Uber right????” It’s so sick to think that there are people who would prey on these vulnerable individuals that are just trying to have a good time. When I was in college in this same town, I took it upon myself to be the “mom friend” and make sure all of my friends got where they needed to be. I would even take pictures of the men they were going home with just in case! I feel so terrible for Samantha’s family and friends, this is such a tragedy.
thankyou so much for doing this 🖤.
it may not seem very important but it truly was SO important, especially the pictures.
i live in Tempe, Arizona which is literally where the biggest college campus in AZ is (Arizona State University) so i truly understand what you mean.
This seams like American thing tbh, coz from where i am, when we go drinking with uni we ussualy have few beers And then go home. We dont get waisted wast majority of time, and if we do, there Is Always someone sober that drives
Read my comment about the app currently available that Robin McGraw, Dr. McGraw created for DM violence.. download that.. it's available for all devices.. I can't remember the name of it..
@elisluksik2704 An American thing? I think all over the world people drink too much. That's not the issue here. She got into the wrong car but the real issue is actually that sick predator just waiting for an opportunity to hurt someone. Does that happen in your country?
@@elisluksik2704I'm an American and yes, our culture really tends to overdo on alcohol. Getting out of control and doing crazy things while under the influence is glamorized and seen as normal and funny. I really would like to see our culture celebrate and promote sobriety as a better way to have fun and be much safer. Sobriety like what you're talking about - a few beers, some wine, whatever in moderation - but not having this huge party culture where it's normal to see people wasted after hanging out with friends, especially on college campuses. A lot of lives could be saved!
So sorry for the loss of this beautiful young lady.
Condolences to the family.
I feel like there should also be some sort of pin code that can be put in to an ATM when you’re being forced to pull money out, so that it calls authorities to that location, at that very moment. Then maybe also takes pictures of the car, or persons at the ATM, etc….
Maybe this is just a myth? But I was always told if you enter your ATM pin backwards, then you can still withdraw but it'll send off all the alarms? Thankfully never have needed to do this so not sure
This is just so incredibly heartbreaking. But listening to her mom with her Victim Impact statement actually has me in tears. Because as she said this could have been anyone's child. I couldn't even imagine living a life without my son and just knowing that this family lost their precious daughter in such a vicious and disgusting way is just something that is just something no parent or family should ever have to go through. My heart goes out to her mom and her dad and her family. But again listening to her mom's Victim Impact statement just has me in tears because it is just so incredibly heartbreaking. Thank you for bringing this case to us. Met this beautiful angel rest in peace and I hope that devil and flesh rots in hell
Thanks for always spreading awareness and giving all victims a voice. I look forward to every upload and podcast as I always learn something. You have done so well and I can't wait to see what the future holds for you. I hope you feel better soon. Love from Wyoming ❤
Thank you, Annie, for all you do❤ I know you have saved many lives, giving us tips and reminding us to be aware of our surroundings❤❤
Prayers for the family!
Two things I have to say about this horrible case:
1. This monster should have been convicted of kidnapping in his previous case and imprisoned for a very long time. If the justice system had handled his first offense correctly, he wouldn’t have been free to murder this poor young woman.
2. This criminal is incredibly stupid and his actions after the murder helped get him caught quickly. Thank God and the police for his speedy arrest.
I agree. What the HELL do we have to do to make sure our justice system does BETTER?? I just don't get it. It makes me so angry. 🤯🤬😤😤😤
You would think a good lawyer would be able to get compensation for that possibly.
I agree to both points! To think he drove around the very next night prowling for another victim is horrific! I dread to think how there could have been another victim when he should have been off the streets after that first crime!
@@starlingswallow non corrupt judges and non corrupt police officers
Yep. In Australia too. Monsters let out on bail etc
. have a good day
Thank you for covering this case. I live about an hour from USC in SC & this case terrified me to my core. I had 2 teen daughters at the time this happened and this protocol to verify the driver was added to the mountain of safety tips I taught to them & their friends. Such a sad & senseless act. I hope her family & friends find some peace. 💜
This happened to my son in Uptown Charlotte, NC after he attended a friend’s 21st birthday party at a popular club in Charlotte. This also happened before Sam…He drank too much, his friends helped him order a LYFT, but they did not make sure the car he got into was the actual driver. By the Grace of God these two men returned him home but not before they drained his bank account.
I will say when I think about what happened to Sam and how it can happen to so many other people it is beyond frightening.
I am fortunate my son only lost money and not his life. We had a very serious sit down with him and his friends about safety of using a service that is SUPPOSED to be about safety.
My heart absolutely hurts for Sam’s family, boyfriend & friends. I am beyond grateful they fought so hard to protect others while their hearts are in pieces and their lives forever changed. There are no words of how deep my gratitude goes.
Thank you Annie for bringing light to Sam’s beautiful life.
This trial was one of the first I watched every minute of and when I truly fell in love with this Judge! Prayers for beautiful Sammy, her family and friends.. ❤️🙏🏼
Annie as much as wel all love your videos and can appreciate your hard work please take time to heal . Ive had this and its extremely painful and uncomfortable . You are truly a rock star for pushing through and speaking up for the victims . Literally you are the hardest working woman on you tube and your respect and compassion for the victims and loved ones made me love your channel even more.
Hi Annie! I’m from South Carolina. Thanks for covering this story.
I was visiting family in Tennessee when 2 people were murdered in 2015 and it was disturbing. If you find it interesting would you consider making a video about the case involving Whitney Gray and Brandon Griswold? Nobody has really covered it much from what I can find. Either way, I love your channel! ❤
That case was horrific!!! 😢😢😢
Annie, I am only 23 and have been dealing with TMJ for the last 7 years. I highly recommend seeing a neurologist rather than seeing a dentist or surgeon! I have received medical botox and steroid injections for my TMJ in the jaw, which has been a lifesaver. I go in every 3 months for the botox, which is covered under my insurance as my neurologist codes it for chronic migraines! As you have already tried many other options, your neurologist can probably get it covered for your TMJ so that you won't have to test treatments for migraines that are unnecessary if you don't experience them as well! Hope this helps!
Rest in Peace, Sami. Wishing healing for her family and friends. It is impossible to understand how such a horrible, sociopathic monster comes to be.
Thank you, Annie! You're able to bring justice to these families and for the victims. You work so hard, it is inspirational and admirable!! We love you and appreciate you for who you are and for everything you do!! You have the best channel! ❤️
Columbia SC is a dangerous place lots of violence and gangs . I feel so bad for this girl's family and what she went through such a horrific unjust crime for someone to commit it's just sick . It makes me wonder why their is so many soulless people in this world . RIP Sammy . Watching him in the courtroom is just nuts how someone can feel absolutely nothing is just crazy to me . What a monster . I hope the other sicko was cought and not just roaming around SC .
A lot of places are dangerous places with violence and gangs etc. This is a very sad situation!
And his mama claiming his innocence despite the literal mountains of evidence 🙄
I've lived in Columbia all my life. About a mild from five points. It is no more dangerous here than any place else that has people living there. This could happen anywhere.
Such a sad story! My thoughts and prayers to Sami and her family and friends! Thank you Annie!
The uninterested demeanour, choice of words and VOCAL FRY on the friend that called 9-1-1. Atrocious!!
What wonderful friends she had. RIP Young Lady. Blessings and Peace to your Family 🎉🎉🎉
Omg that girl that called 911… sounds half asleep or something. Her voice.. omg
She sounds like she’s on something, or she’s very inarticulate!
It’s nails to chalkboard my goodness
They were out partying till 5am and it's now 1pm. They slept for like 5 hours. She's probably still half drunk. Be understanding.
@@froggielady3204be understanding? Something like your friend not being found would sober anyone up!
She not only had a voice like fingernails on a chalkboard, she sounded completely detached and nonchalant. So it was both her voice and her demeanor that got on my nerves.
Omg the comment I was looking for ! Her voice irritated me sooo badly ! Like why are you talking like that !
This case is exactly why I was so nervous on my recent work trip. Luckily, I had wonderful Uber drivers and made sure to share my location with my husband. I had an AirTag in my bag as well for an extra way to track my movements. Such a brutal and senseless crime. I hate that such innocent people are taken in such a horrible manner.
She shared too. Remember S.A.M.I. Stop. ASK "WHAT'S MY NAME?". MATCH the tag and driver description. INFORM someone about the driver and vehicle tag and where you are going. Be safe!!
Saddened to hear of this...heart goes out to the family and friends of Sami. Well done on getting Samantha's law! ❤
I completely agree with you. It has to be safer for everyone, including the driver. May God bless her family.
Thank you for the coverage Annie.
This story brought my stranger danger to a whole new level. How completely senseless and tragic. The pain in her mother's voice was heart wrenching. 😢
And to the people criticizing her friend's 911 call : I hope you're never in a situation where you unwittingly become subjected to the criticism a 100k strangers on the internet, just for trying to do the right thing. She was very young, and had likely never made that type of call before. It caught my attention too, but geez people can be cruel.
A black person killing somebody? No way.
But she sounds annoying!!! Clearly she doesn't give a shit about her friend!! She's probably a sociopath and she clearly just wants attention because she does the vocal fry thing! I bet she had something to do with it because she sounds emotionally detached! /s
Seriously those commenters are awful people. I hope they're young and still have the capacity to develop empathy at some point.
“Stranger” danger. Yeah that’s one way to look at it
I remember this story :( I live in cola and USC students were in fear after this happened. I’m glad they changed Uber to be even safer. And there is a safety number on Uber that allows you to have a special code number that you have to give to your Uber driver before driving off. My husband has it and always uses it
Her mother made me cry. I cannot imagine. This is so senseless. Women can never just live life and be happy. We can never afford to be vulnerable.
We can never make a mistake. There is always a predator lurking.
This is so awful I hate it.
This is one of the only reasons that is terrifying with having daughters... I mean to be honest it is with any kids growing up in this world. Not only do I have to be cautious for them and also myself and is exhausted. Then you are so right about that we can't even make one slip up don't know what could happen. But sadly some people do everything correctly and take every precaution and things still happen our world is terrible.😢 but I also know many people will live a fine life and nothing will happen. But I try not to ever just go out feeling like nothing could either.🤷♀️
What are the days I just wanted to say that I definitely agree with your comment and like the way you worded it.
Have great day/ evening!❤
This is the case that made me decide to NEVER take an uber. Two years ago, I had to go somewhere and my daughter said, "Mom, just take an uber". My reply, "No ma'am"! We've all heard the advice: If a stranger attempts to get you into their car, don't do it. Once you're in, you'll never get out. Uber, Lyft, hell even a taxi, you are getting into a stranger's car! For me, it's a firm NO.
Great job Annie!! 👏
I remember when i first heard of this case and thinking how terrified Sami must have been when she realized what was happening. RIP Samantha ❤
What a horrific, tragic case, but it is amazing that laws were made to make people safe…Sami didn’t die in vain! I think your idea also Annie is a great idea!!
That was a great suggestion! An extra step could mean the difference between a safe ride home and something like this happening. Especially for lone female passengers.
To Sammy's family... my heart and prayers go out to you. I hope your tireless work campaigning for better laws helps, even one person being safe would make all the difference.
Annie thank you for covering all these cases.
Hi Annie, thank you. Prayers for her family and friends.🙏❤️
This trial was heart breaking. LOVE what the judge says at sentencing ‼️💔💔💔💔
As horrific and brutal what this beautiful girl went through and as heavy as my heart is whenever I watch these stories I have to say that it really warms my heart when good decent people like this finally gather their strength to go out and help create new laws. New laws that can help save others children from sadly the evil that live amongst us that have nothing but cruel intentions towards others but at least they have a chance of being able to go out with their friends or jogging and make it home safely at the end of the day. I wish the world was just full of people like Sammy's mum, dad family friends that take something evil and turn it into positive actions.
It's awful what happened to this young woman who deserved so much better!
In response to the rideshare apps and things in place to prevent stuff like this, the sad thing is that there are and she didn't follow them. Like you said, you're supposed to check the car and the license plate. She didn't. It's important for people to take those procedures very seriously for this very reason. I was an Uber driver for several years and it shocked me how trusting people were. As women especially, we need to be so so so careful and not assume that we will be safe. This world is not safe.
You and Christina Randall are my favorite true crime girls ❤. And I love that you both are different but are both rock stars at story telling in your own ways ❤️. Thank you for being you ❤
I want an Annie and Christina show!😭
Theyre the two youtubers who frequently read straight from incorrect news articles 🙄
Mine too. They are both so beautiful and real.
My heart goes out to the families of the victims.😢
Thank you for covering this. This hit everyone at the school hard and she was such a sweet girl. I have a lot of thoughts and opinions about this situation
How very sad. Prayers to the family and may this MONSTER NEVER REST IN PEACE when he dies!
R.I.P Sammi. That must've been horrible to deal with in her final moments of life. May God be with you and your loved one's!!! ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏