Honk News (Houston, TX) – A prominent figure from Texas is now confronting serious charges related to the abduction of two women. The incident involved a chaotic, high-speed journey along Interstate 10, where the individual allegedly brandished a firearm and engaged in prayer with the victims. Ultimately, he abandoned them on the roadside, issuing a chilling warning: “This is your only opportunity.”
Corey Pritchett Jr., 26, from Houston, is facing accusations of escaping to Qatar following an alleged kidnapping event that took place on November 24, as detailed in his criminal complaint filed in Harris County and reviewed by Law&Crime on Monday. Deputies from the Waller County Sheriff’s Office discovered the victims near a weigh station along I-10 in the Brookshire area, following a local resident’s report after spotting the women on the roadside and contacting 911.
Pritchett, boasting more than 5 million subscribers on his two YouTube channels — one dedicated to personal content, @CoreySSG31, and the other featuring family moments with his wife and two kids, @Pritchettfamily — reportedly left the couple at that location after encountering them at a gym in the Houston area earlier that day for a workout. They enjoyed an ATV adventure with some of his friends and had a good time at a nearby bowling alley, as stated in the complaint, before events took a troubling turn.
“The individuals filing the complaint observed that the accused and his companions started behaving oddly, frequently glancing around, and discovered that they were involved in a conflict with another group present at the bowling alley,” the complaint states.
Pritchett departed from the bowling alley for an extended period, and the women reportedly accompanied a friend of his to meet him in order to collect some items they had left in his vehicle, as stated in the complaint. Following a chance encounter at a nearby supermarket, Pritchett extended an offer to drive the women home — yet there seemed to be something unusual about him.
Pritchett reportedly chose to drive “in the opposite direction” instead of taking the women home, heading westbound on I-10 toward San Antonio. Reports indicate that he was traveling at an excessive speed. “The two individuals expressed that [Pritchett] appeared to be exceeding 100 mph,” the complaint states. Pritchett reportedly brandished a “gold colored handgun” while driving, waving it out of the sunroof and discharging it. The women persistently requested to be returned home, yet Pritchett purportedly declined.
Pritchett reportedly contacted a female friend while driving, identified in his contacts as “Future Wife,” through video chat, during which he allegedly expressed a desire to kill the couple and dispose of their bodies.
At one moment, Pritchett reportedly threatened the women, saying, “I’m going to f— y’all and then kill y’all,” but later decided against it and released them, according to the complaint. Reports indicate that he was heading east on I-10 toward Houston when he left the women on the shoulder.
Pritchett has gained popularity on YouTube for sharing humorous videos, music, and lifestyle VLOGs featuring his family. He has expressed his thoughts openly regarding his recent circumstances and allegations since his arrest last week, sharing updates on social media.
On January 5, Pritchett shared on Instagram: “United States … I’m en route. I’m scheduled for a meeting with Houston. On Monday, he stated: “See you all when I’m out … It’s unbelievable that so many people want to see me imprisoned for things I didn’t commit… I have faith that I am supported. I appreciate each and every one of my supporters. “I won’t be held back!”