John A. Carlos II/Special to The Post and Courier February 8, 2022 by Juliane Cunha. During re-direct, he said she might have hit items in the car such as the door or window. His language is often obscure. The sentencing hearing was held immediately after the verdict. The details of the horrifying December assault come days after police in South Carolina announced that 21-year-old Samantha Josephson was found dead after getting into a car she may have thought was an Uber she ordered. [37], Josephsons murder prompted lawmakers in North Carolina to propose the Passenger Protection Act. WYFF4 reports Josephson was reported missing at approximately 1 p.m. by her roommates at The Hub apartment complex, as she never returned home and nobody could reach her by telephone. 'Zero. New Jersey native Samantha Josephson, 21, was killed by Nathaniel Rowland after she mistakenly got into his car after a night of drinking in Columbia in 2019, prosecutors told the jury, according . Miss Howard drove while Mr. Rowland sat in the passenger seat, cleaning a multi-tool that had two knife blades. There was an envelope in the trash, with Josephsons blood on it, and these words, in Mr. Rowlands handwriting: Duck tape tape whole body/gloves/All black/Flip phone/Gasoline/Matches.. [44] It requires ride-share vehicles to have front license plates and illuminated windshield signs along with scannable or quick-response codes on the sides. Nathaniel Rowland used childproof locks to prevent Josephson from leaving the vehicle and kidnapped and murdered her, leaving her body near New Zion, South Carolina 65 miles (105km) from Columbia, where she had entered Rowland's car. The comments below have been moderated in advance. Why did Nathaniel Rowland kill Samantha Josephson? The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Wife is shocked after husband of 15 years asks for permission to have an affair: 'I don't know what to do', My Daily Horoscope: What does March 2nd hold for MY star sign? He sentenced Nathaniel Rowland to life in prison. Rowland is accused of kidnapping and killing University of South Carolina student Samantha Josephson in March of 2019. Rowland also stabbed Josephson in her head with enough force that the knife went through her skull to her brain. Her boyfriend Greg Corbishly was not with her that night, but she kept in touch by calling and texting. . They reportedly found Samantha Josephson's cell phone, towels, cleaning products, and "a large amount" of what was later confirmed to be Samantha Josephson's blood. She had been dumped not far from the home of the parents of the 27-year-old black man Nathaniel Rowland who would be charged with her murder. Williams said Rowland wouldnt take $125 for the phone because he wanted more money. Prosecutors admitted they never identified a motive for the gruesome attack and believe "it was absolutely a random act of violence.". A 21-year-old University of South Carolina student killed after mistaking a man's car for an Uber was stabbed up to 120 times, the pathologist who testified Monday in court said.. Those performing Samantha Josephson's autopsy found even a routine test challenging, as there was so little blood left in her body during the examination, said Dr. Thomas Beaver. The young and ambitious woman was a senior at the University of South Carolina pursuing a degree in Political Science. [2], Josephson, a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, studied abroad in Barcelona and visited Madrid and Paris during her time at USC. Markings on her face were consistent with being dragged. Emailus. The investigator then pulled Josephsons shirt out of the evidence bag and held it up. . Cameras also caught a sheet tied to the drivers side headrest. Samantha Josephsons blood and DNA were found all over the car: the rear seat, the rear center console, the drivers side headrest, the gearshift, the seat backs, and the roof. He said, Mind your business.. The Council would report to the Secretary of Transportation and work to advance safety standards in the rideshare industry. The murder weapon being shown to the jury. This bone sits at the back of the tongue. [25] In addition to Josephsons murder, Rowland is alleged to have sold items that were stolen from a woman during a kidnapping in Columbia. Dr. Thomas Beaverdetailed the many injuries the victim sustained, allegedly at the hands ofNathaniel David Rowland, 27. On Monday, the fifth . [41] The act, which is currently in the Transportation Committee,[42] requires ride-share drivers to display visible, consistent, and distinctive signage clearly identifying the rideshare service provider at all times when the driver is active on the service platform or providing rideshare service. These signs must be readable from a distance of 50 feet during daylight hours and should be illuminated at night so that the logo is patently visible. The doctor testified that a pattern of close stab wounds showed she had been stabbed very rapidly. What are you, crazy?. I just wish the state would have done more in finding out who the actual person was, instead of being satisfied with detaining me and proving my guilt., Mr. Rowlands mother tried to tell Judge Newman that her son was innocent, but he cut her off. Then why do we do it? As reported by Insurance Journal, the act requires rideshare service drivers, including Lyft and Uber, to clearly display their license plate numbers on the front of their vehicle so riders can confirm they are getting into the correct vehicle. Samantha Josephson, a 21-year-old University of South Carolina from Robbinsville, New Jersey who was set to graduate and go to law school, was found dead in March of 2019 in South Carolina . It was largely ignored by national media; the New York Times never mentioned it, though the Washington Post and New York Post wrote about the trials conclusion. [15][7][16], Using a two-bladed knife, Rowland proceeded to inflict roughly 120 stab wounds upon Josephson. We've seen crime scene and autopsy pictures. She continued: Why do we take swabs and submit them to analysts if were going to stand here and try to convince yall that it doesnt matter what they say? [32] Josephson's parents have worked with lawmakers to advocate for policies that enhance safety for ride-share passengers Several laws have been enacted since Josephson's death. The childs shoes had blood on them when they got home, and Miss Howard texted her mother about that. Left to die alone like an animal: Parents who left 23-stone disabled daughter to die in her own filth are Holiday home owners in Scotland face new SNP tax hike under plans from front-runner to be new First Scotland should just self-identify as an independent country, one SNP member proposed. Mr. Rowland faced three charges: Murder; kidnapping; and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. If he liked lit places, he could have found one with young blacks. Following his arrest, authorities reportedly made a number of gruesome discoveries inside the vehicle. Among a number of stab wounds in her flank area, one actually went into the lung, he said. If convicted Beaver said that Josephson also sustained wounds to her head, and had defensive-type injuries to a palmnamely, two parallel stab wounds that went through her hand. He detailed Josephsons horrifying wounds, noting those that those would have been delivered when she was alive. Judge Newman also said he was convinced of the defendants guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Samantha Josephson, a 21-year-old University of South Carolina from Robbinsville, New Jersey who was set to graduate and go to law school, was found dead in March of 2019 in South Carolina, Defendant Nathaniel Rowland speaks with his attorney, Alicia Goode, right, during his trial in Richland County Court on July 20. Murdaugh Opioid Use: Is $40K-$60K Per Week a Ridiculous Number? One of my hardest, saddest and distraught days! [3][9], Samantha Lee Josephson was born in Princeton, New Jersey, and grew up in Robbinsville, New Jersey. She had gotten into a car thinking it was her Uber, police said. He took 170 photos and 13 X-rays. The presiding judge, Clifton Newman, was black, and several of the jurors were black. Probably, we are not supposed to know. She was last seen getting into a car at approximately 2 a.m. on March 29. Miss Howards McDonalds visor was found in the trunk; it also had Josephsons blood on it. Jazic said there were no scratches at all anywhere on Rowlands body. Samantha Josephsons parents established the #WHATSMYNAME Foundation in honor of their daughter, to promote rideshare safety. [43] The bill, which is also titled "Sami's Law," was introduced on June 13, 2019. Click or tap here to report it. When examining the victim's back, she observed six puncture marks and explains why she feels the victim was stabbed at least twice, if not three times. The murder of Samantha Josephson, a student at University of South Carolina, in Columbia, South Carolina, occurred on March 29, 2019. 'Zero: that's the amount of DNA on Samantha Josephsons body that matches Nathaniel's,' Goode said. Forensic pathologist Thomas Beaver testified in the trial of Nathaniel Rowland, the man charged with murder in the death of University of South Carolina stud. That changed on March 29, 2019, when Samantha Josephson mistook Rowland's black 2017 Chevy Impala for her Uber ride. Samantha Josephson's body was found in a field in a secluded, wooded area about 90 miles from Columbia about 4 p.m. Friday. I close my eyes and I feel what she endured at his hands, 120 times, over and over and over, fighting for her life, locked in his car . The U.S. Sun reports authorities later found a knife, which possibly belonged to Rowland, covered in Samantha Josephson's blood. also brought up the owner of the cell phone store who says Rowland tried to sell him a cell phone the day after Samantha Josephson's . I have had to look for motives myself. A forensic pathologist goes over the autopsy report of Amy Mullis. He has been convicted by the jury.. Im almost confused. After she came home from work, Miss Howard saw Mr. Rowland wearing blue surgical gloves and cleaning his car with wipes. Salant, Jonathan D. (December 23, 2022). He was not willing to pay $300, so he gave it back. Similar laws were passed in New York and North Carolina, and federal legislation to protect rideshare passengers has also been proposed. Prosecutors said during opening statements that Rowland kept Josephson in his car for hours as he drove more than 65 miles, before killing her and dumping her body in the woods near his family's home. Following Samantha's death, South Carolina lawmakers introduced legislation that requires drivers to display license plates. A forensic pathologist goes over the autopsy report of Amy Mullis. STEPHEN 'What sentimental tosh!' In addition to identification markers in the front and rear windows, the State of New Jersey reports rideshare drivers must display a barcode, which riders can scan to identify the correct vehicle. Phil Murphy also signed legislation, which is referred to as "Sami's Law," that requires rideshare drivers to provide and display identification information. Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. Wasn't an issue for my friend who I saw get stabbed to death before a punch was thrown either. . Police searched the backyard of Mr. Rowlands and Miss Howards apartment and found the murder weapon inside a plastic shopping bag left in a trash can. As reported by WYFF4, Josephson got separated from her friends, and reportedly contacted Uber for a ride back to . Decide for yourself what the target means. #FakeUberMurderTrial The defendants DNA was not found under the victims fingernails HOWEVER we just learned that the victims DNA was found under the defendants fingernails. . [24] Inside the car, police found a container of liquid bleach, germicidal wipes, and window cleaner. February 27, 2023 . Samantha Josephson. Mr. Rowland started running but was caught two blocks away. Nathaniel Rowland, the man accused of killing Josephson, is in the second week of his trial, charged with the murder and kidnapping of Josephson. Murder victim Samantha Josephson, 21, was stabbed around 120 times in her horrific March 2019 death, according to Monday testimony from a forensic pathologist. As reported by WYFF4, Josephson got separated from her friends, and reportedly contacted Uber for a ride back to her apartment. Williams also said Rowland arrived in a dark Chevy Impala. When examining the victim's back, she observed six puncture marks and explains why she feels the victim was stabbed at least twice, if not three times. For what? As reported by The U.S. Sun, Rowland maintained his innocence and has never accepted any responsibility for Josephson's kidnapping or death. 5. My heart goes out to you and your family. In South Carolina a life sentence means there can never be parole. "Her dream was my dream and her death was my death," Samantha's mom Marci Josephson told the judge . The crossed-arms image in this post is the Wakanda Forever salute. According to authorities, Rowland activated the child locks so that the doors could only be opened from the outside, thereby trapping Josephson inside the vehicle. Although she had contacted Uber for a ride, asThe U.S. Sunreported, authorities determined Josephson got into the wrong car. As the night ended, she ordered an Uber to take her home . Claycomb also showed pictures of the pants Josephson was wearing, which had several defects from alleged knife wounds. After less than two hours of deliberation, the jury found Nathaniel Rowland guilty of all three charges. TIMELINE: The death of UofSC student Samantha Josephson. University of South Carolina student Samantha Josephson's death was caused by "multiple sharp force injuries," law enforcement officials said Monday. A man was arrested on murder and kidnapping charges, and an autopsy showed that she died from multiple sharp injuries. Nathaniel Rowland appeared in court Tuesday on charges of kidnapping and murder more than two years after the killing of Samantha Josephson, a University of South Carolina student from Robbinsville, New Jersey. 'It's those intentional deliberate, heinous, cruel and malicious acts that Nathaniel David Rowland has been indicted for kidnapping Samantha Josephson. Slain University of South Carolina student Samantha Josephson "was the love of my life," her boyfriend said at an emotional vigil on Tuesday night days after police said the college senior was . [5] On July 27, the jury found Rowland guilty of Josephson's kidnapping and murder and the judge sentenced him to life in prison. The 21-year-old college senior was trapped by the vehicle's child safety locks. A murder trial is currently underway following the tragic death of Samantha Josephson. Samantha Josephson was born in Princeton, but grew up in Robbinsville, New Jersey. She tried to sow doubt by saying that Mr. Rowland had run from the police because the officer shouted, Are you crazy? and not because he was guilty. The bladed multi-tool resembling a double-handled knife was exhibited on the fourth day of trial for Nathaniel Rowland, who faces murder and kidnapping charges in the death of 21-year-old Samantha . Mr. Rowlands girlfriend and the mother of his child, Monica Howard, testified that Mr. Rowland came home the night before the killing, but when she woke up the next morning to go to work, he was gone. 2023 Court TV Media LLC, part of The E.W. In April 2019, Senator Anna Kaplan introduced the Samantha L. Josephson Ridesharing Safety Act, to the New York Senate. There was also a spotted sheet in the bag with Josephsons DNA on it. She attended the University of South Carolina (USC), where she majored in political science.Josephson, who was a senior in college at the time of her death, planned on graduating in 2019, and attending Drexel University School of Law. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. The state also called Jack Jamison to testify. [14] Josephson is buried at the Perrineville Jewish Cemetery in Perrineville, New Jersey. All of the evidence, each speck of the evidence not simply beyond a reasonable doubt, but as the highest standard the law requires all points to your guilt. Fourteen hours later, her body was found by hunters in a wooded area in Clarendon County. [51] Her diploma and college possessions were given to her mother. He testified that Rowland came into his shop the morning that Josephson was reported missing and tried to sell her cellphone. Miss Josephsons iPhone was in the car and child safety locks were turned on. The act creates a new criminal penalty for impersonating a ride-share driver and makes assaulting a ride-share driver a misdemeanor. Additionally, companies must give ride-share drivers two barcodes that passengers can scan to confirm the driver's identity. Fifth Circuit Solicitor Byron Gipson said cameras in the entertainment district captured Rowland circling the block multiple times in his black Chevrolet Impala before pulling up to Josephson, who was waiting alone. The sheet over the front seat was surely there to catch blood. First to testify Wednesday was a turkey . The carjackers allegedly physically assaulted the victim and then forced her to drive to an ATM where they robbed her of money,[24] before forcing her to drive to her home where they again robbed her of items including a Playstation 4. Her body was then found in a field[17] in the town of New Zion in Clarendon County by turkey hunters[21] fourteen hours after the kidnapping. His face was not clear because he pulled his jacket up to cover his nose and mouth. This post, about the need for blacks to support black businesses shows that Mr. Rowland was race conscious. Miss Howard noticed that Mr. Rowland had a rose-gold iPhone, in perfect condition, which she assumed was a womans phone. An Uber customer gets a photo of his driver, but Josephsons driver that night was a black man of the same build as the killer. On the evening of March 28, 2019, 21-year-old University of South Carolina student Samantha Josephson was out with her friends in the Five Points village in Columbia, South Carolina. Inside Frogmore Cottage: Plush home Harry and Meghan have been 'evicted' from by King Charles boasts a roomy A royal princess at Eton? Victim. 120. The prosecution rested their case on Monday. According to surveillance footage, at 2:09, a black Chevrolet Impala, driven by Rowland, pulled up beside her. She bled profusely, ultimately dying within 1020 minutes, according to the pathologist who conducted an autopsy on her body. He noticed that she was going in the wrong direction, and that the app stopped tracking her. Note the emojis in this photo: a snowflake, a white bunny, and a target. Prosecutors allege that Josephson, a University of South Carolina senior from New Jersey, stepped into the defendants black Chevy Impala outside of a bar on March 29, 2019 thinking the vehicle was her Uber. A comment since removed that was posted to Mr. Rowlands Facebook page after his arrest, says as much. The Josephson family hugged each other and cried. Josephson was out with her friends in Columbia's Five Points entertainment district onMarch 29, 2019, when she allegedly entered Rowland's car thinking he was an Uber driver. KTLA 5 reports said the wounds were so serious that only 1.3 tablespoons of blood were left in her body when she was found. She and the boyfriend went to the Bird Dog, where staff let them look at security camera footage that showed Josephson getting into a black Chevrolet Impala, which she appeared to think was her Uber ride. The human body typically has at least a gallon of blood, according to Dr. Thomas Beaver, who examined Josephson's body after death. Mr. Rowland said, I know Im innocent, but I guess what I know, what I think really doesnt matter. During cross-examination, the defense suggested Josephson had what they described as offensive wounds on her knuckles. 9/18/19 Graphic Warning: Autopsy report shows victim stabbed twice, if not three times. All Rights Reserved. Then Claycomb pulled out a lace bralette Josephson had on over her bra, that was also covered with a large amount of blood. samantha josephson autopsy. He could not say for certain that she was not strangled, however, he said. [41], Josephson's parents have worked with lawmakers in the United States Congress to craft a federal law to enhance ride-share safety. Howard was Rowlands girlfriend at the time of the Josephsons murder. I visualize the blood flowing from her body. [13], Josephson spent the night before her death in the Five Points district in downtown Columbia with friends. . Columbia Police Department via AP Josephson's blood and cellphone were found in Rowland's vehicle after her body was discovered in woods off a dirt road in Clarendon County . About four hours later, at 2 a.m. on Saturday, police saw a black Chevrolet Impala matching the description of the car in the Five Points area, near where Samantha's disappeared. Cause of death revealed: A chilling video also shows when Samantha Josephson of New Jersey entered the car. She earned a full scholarship to Drexel University, as . Rowland was ultimately charged with murder, kidnapping, and possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a crime. A University of South Carolina student who was killed by a man who allegedly attacked her after she mistook his car for her Uber ride had more than 100 stab wounds, a pathologist testified Monday. Beaver spent an hour fleshing out the 120 separate stab wounds on Josephson's body, but said that the exact number is unknown because of the quantity of the injuries. I try to move forward each day, but forever will be broken.. Four hours later, authorities received a call from hunters, who found a body in a secluded area nearly 65 miles away from where Josephson was last seen. So far as I can tell, Mr. Rowland had only one former felony arrest, for obtaining a signature or property under false pretenses. A brutal killer might well have had a long record of violent crimes. Police say Josephson, a 21-year-old senior at . "It gets to a point where it really doesn't add much to the report," said Beaver, a pathologist at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Beaver found three wounds he considered lethal: Josephsons bloody underwear is shown to the jury. Drivers must show ID and say the names of passengers before they travel. When she asked why, he said, Mind your business.. In addition to facing fines, one guilty of misrepresenting themselves as an authorized TNC driver may be incarcerated for up to 30 days while one who uses ride-sharing in the furtherance of criminal activity may face up to 2 years of incarceration. 21-year-old University of South Carolina student Samantha Josephson was out with friends in Columbia's Five Points on March 29, 2019. "For whoever asked me for leniency, that's not part of my DNA," said Judge Newman. When a reporter asked prosecutor Byron Gipson, he said, It was absolutely a random act of violence. She asked him where he got it, and he said he had found it. Josephson's death in 2019 drew national attention to safety concerns about ride-hailing services and prompted changes. In the year 2015, while studying Political Science, she met her boyfriend . No one mentioned his motive during the trial. My prayers are with you now and in the coming days. The images are of black women, but there are suggestions that Mr. Rowland was interested in white women. Her killer got to her first. The murder led to the passage of Samis Law in New Jersey, which enhances protections for drivers and passengers using ride share services. Nathaniel Rowland (center) leaves a Richland County courtroom during his murder trial in the death of USC senior Samantha Josephson on July 21, 2021. 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