COLUMBIA, SC. (THECOUNT) — Samantha Josephson, the University of South Carolina student whose body was found in a wooded area over the weekend, died or “multiple sharp force injuries,” according to a coroner’s report.
WLTX reported that Clarendon County Coroner Bucky Mock released his findings Monday, reports MyFox8.
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Authorities arrested a man in connection to the death of 21-year-old University of South Carolina student Samantha Josephson, who was found dead after being reported missing.
Nathaniel David Rowland faces charges of murder and kidnapping in the death of Josephson, according to Columbia police, reports MyFox8.
The University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides confirmed Saturday morning that Samantha Josephson, 21, is dead.
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I write these words this morning,” the message says. “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.
Josephson had been identified by the Special Victims Unit Investigators with the Columbia Police Department as the missing USC student.
Josephson, 21, was last seen by friends between 1:30 a.m. and 2 a.m. this morning on the 700 block of Harden Street, in Columbia, SC.
Josephson’s friends became concerned when she didn’t show up at her downtown residence or repeated phone calls.
CPD investigators are currently reviewing video to determine the last location she was seen, reports Live5News.
Shortly after 2:00 a.m., Josephson was seen on surveillance video getting into a dark vehicle, possibly a newer model Chevy Impala.
Police haven’t provided a cause of death for Josephson and they have not released much information about Rowland, except to say he used to live in Clarendon County and knew the area where the body was found.
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Geo quick facts: Columbia is the capital city of South Carolina. It’s home to the South Carolina State House, a Greek Revival building set in gardens dotted with monuments. Riverbanks Zoo & Garden is a huge park with animal enclosures and botanical gardens. A diverse collection spanning centuries is on display at the Columbia Museum of Art. Dating to 1823, the Robert Mills House is a mansion and museum surrounded by ornate gardens – wikipedia.