It wasn't her Uber - University of South Carolina student murdered

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Securely Travel - Samantha Josephson — Samantha Josephson Courtesy Columbia Police

Samantha Josephson, a USC student got into a vehicle she thought was her Uber ride, it wasn’t and she’s dead.

According to TVS11, Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook announced Saturday night that 24-year-old Nathaniel David Rowland is charged with murder in the death of 21-year-old Samantha Josephson.

Uber and Lyft Safety:

📌Before you get in the car, check that #license plate, driver #photo, driver #name all match what’s listed in the app

📌Samantha Josephson was killed after getting into car she mistook for an Uber#RIP

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— Laurel Coons 🧬🧬🧬 (@LaurelCoons) March 30, 2019

Tips to stay safe when using Uber:

Research prior to using Uber the in-app safety application.
Does the image of the car match that which is provided within the app’s screen?
Check the license plate of the vehicle and make sure it matches the plate number that is being displayed on the app’s screen.
Ask the driver their name for a match with the app’s data.
Does the driver’s photo match that which the app provides.
Check to make sure the child safely locks lever is up (unlocked) before getting in. (remember the driver can lock it from their seat)
Send a message to a “trusted contact” that you are in the vehicle (you can do this in-app with Uber)
In your Uber - open the app to the “emergency 911″ button.

Safety and University of South Carolina

The President of South Carolina sent a letter of condolence to Samantha Josephson’s family:

It is with the heaviest of hearts that I write these words this morning. Our prayers are with the family and friends of Samantha Josephson following the devastating news of her death. Times like these leave me searching for words of wisdom and comfort. However, I take solace that the Carolina Family is here to embrace those who are hurting.
If you have not already done so, download the RAVE Guardian safety app, set up your profile and learn how to use it.
As you make plans for the weekend, remember the tenets of Stand Up Carolina: look out for one another, be active bystanders. Travel in groups and stay together.
~ Harris Pastides

What is RAVE?

USC has a university safety app which is called RAVE. A mobile app that turns any cell phone into a personalized protection network. It connects you directly with USCPD during an emergency and provides important information instantly.