Funeral plans were announced Sunday for a college student from New Jersey, who was murdered after getting into a vehicle that she mistook for an Uber ride in SC, according to police there, who also shared more details about the arrest of the murder suspect.
Around 8:45 p.m. on Friday: Columbia Police Department tweeted a picture of Josephson and asked for the public's help locating her. Officers worked through the evening to find out what happened to Josephson before she got into the vehicle.
Nathaniel David Rowland, 24, faces charges of murder and kidnapping in the death of Samantha Josephson, according to Columbia police.
Police say a college student from New Jersey who disappeared after a night out with friends was murdered.
Chief Holbrook said Ms Josephson's blood had been found in the boot of Mr Rowland's vehicle, along with her mobile phone, some bleach, window cleaning products and cleaning wipes.
Police in SC say the man had activated the child locks in his backseat so the doors could only be opened from the outside.
Police said Rowland is not a driver for ride-share companies Uber or Lyft.
It is with the heaviest of hearts that I write these words this morning. Samantha is no longer with us but she will not be for gotten. He is being held in jail in Columbia.
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Chief Holbrook said police had spoken with Ms Josephson's family and would support them as the case continued.
Rowland was stopped by Columbia police at 3 a.m. Saturday and ran off after being asked to step out of the auto, according to police. There is nothing tougher than to stand before a family and explain how a loved one was murdered,"he said". Officials say she was killed by a man she believed was her Uber driver. Our prayers are with the family and friends of Samantha Josephson following the devastating news of her death.
Around 3 a.m. Saturday: A Columbia police officer observed a matching Impala just blocks away from Five Points, Holbrook said. "It stays with you.' That positive energy is going to help me go on living the rest of my life".
USC was planning a Sunday evening vigil for Josephson on the field behind the school's main recreation center, according to WLTX-19 in SC.
"Peggy and I are devastated and crushed over the Josephson family losing their attractive daughter Samantha", Mr McMaster said.
Josephson was a senior political science major from Robbinsville, New Jersey.
"What we have learned is. you guys have to travel together at night", he said.
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