Funeral Set for College Student Killed in Mistaken Uber Case
Final goodbyes will be said Wednesday for the New Jersey college student who was killed when she mistook a car for her Uber ride.
The funeral for Samantha Josephson, 21, of Robbinsville Township, will be held at 12 p.m.
Investigators said Josephson was killed after a night out with friends when she accidentally climbed into a car thinking it was the Uber she had been waiting for in the 5 Points section of Columbia, South Carolina.
Nathaniel David Rowland, 25, has been charged with kidnapping and murder in connection with Josephson's death, officials said.
Josephson was killed by multiple sharp force injuries in the early hours of March 29 and her body was dumped in a rural area outside Columbia. Her body was later discovered by a group of hunters.
Large amounts of Josephson's blood and her cell phone were found inside Rowland's car, according to investigators. Authorities also found a container of liquid bleach, window cleaner and sanitizing wipes.
Josephson was a senior at the University of South Carolina with hopes of continuing her education at Drexel University, according to her family.
Seymour Josephson, Samantha's father, said he is dedicating his life to improving the safety of ride sharing services.
Hundreds of people came together Tuesday for a candle light vigil to remember and mourn Josephson.
Photo Credit: Columbia Police Department
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