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Samantha Josephson’s funeral to be in New Jersey this week

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Funeral plans have been announced for Samantha Josephson. Her father took to Facebook Sunday for the announcment. “Funeral will be held on Wednesday April 3rd at 12PM with services at Congregation Beth Chaim 329 Village Road East Princeton Jct. NJ 08550 The burial will follow at Perrineville Cemetery 755 Perrineville Road Perrineville NJ.” Samantha’s father said in the…

Rapper Nipsey Hussle killed, 2 others wounded in shooting at LA store

Hussle received a Grammy nomination for his debut studio album this year.

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Nipsey Hussle was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting at the Los Angeles store owned by the rapper, according to multiple media reports. The shooting was reported around 3:20 p.m. in the 3400 block of Slauson Avenue in Hyde Park. Hussle owns a store called Marathon Clothing at 3420 W. Slauson. The Los Angeles…

Hundreds attend vigil for Samantha Josephson at USC

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Hundreds of University of South Carolina students came out to honor Samantha Josephson at a candle light vigil Sunday. People shared personal stories that brought some to laughter and tears. Samantha’s boyfriend and father spoke at the vigil in front of the large crowd of mourners. “She was the love of my life,” Samantha’s boyfriend said at the…

Samantha Josephson had wounds to her head, face, neck, leg, and foot according to arrest warrant

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- An arrest warrant released to ABC gives more details about what happened to Samantha Josephson the night she was kidnapped and murdered. According to the arrest warrant, surveillance video captures Josephson getting inside of Nathaniel Rowland’s Chevrolet Impala in front of The Bird Dog bar on Harden street in Five Points. Josephson was found dead in a rural…

USC to hold vigil for Samantha Josephson Sunday night

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The University of South Carolina is holding a vigil for the slain student, Samantha Josephson Sunday evening. The vigil will take place in the fields behind at the Strom Thurmond Athletic Center at 7:30 p.m. Samantha Josephson decided to call an Uber around 2 a.m. Friday after being separated from her roommates during a night out in Five…

Man charged for the Murder and Kidnapping of Samantha Josephson waives hearing

  COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The man who police say kidnapped and killed Samantha Josephson did not show up to a scheduled court appearance Sunday afternoon. Nathaniel Rowland, 24, is being charged for the murder and kidnapping of Samantha Josephson, police announced Saturday during a press conference. Josephson’s family was in court today, but did not want to comment. They asked for…

Police:Deadly shooting at Columbia apartment complex

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Columbia police are investigating a deadly apartment shooting. The incident happened Saturday after 7:00p.m. in the 7600 block of Garners Ferry Road at te Lakeshore Village apartments. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified the victim as Stacy Windell Rhodes, 29, of Hopkins. An autopsy indicated that the cause of death was due to gunshot wounds to…

Suspect in murder of missing USC student set to appear in bond court

Nathaniel Rowland mug courtesy Columbia Police COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– The suspect accused in the murder of a missing University of South Carolina student is set to appear in court Sunday afternoon. Columbia Police have charged a suspect in connection with  the death of a missing University of South Carolina student. According to a CPD report : “The investigation regarding USC…

Columbia Police Chief: “Our Hearts are broken” on death of USC student

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police are extending their condolences to the family of University of South Carolina student Samantha Josephson. Columbia police said  “In speaking w/Josephson’s parents, Chief Holbrook said during the news conference, “Our hearts are broken. There is nothing tougher than to stand before a family and explain how a loved one was murdered. It was gut-wrenching. This…