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#CPDSCInvestigates | Missing Person Alert: 21-year-old Samantha Josephson was last seen by friends at 715 Harden St. b/w 1:30 & 2:00 this morning. Loved ones have not been able to make contact with her since. They’re worried about her well-being & safety. pic.twitter.com/PITpUh1eUh

— Columbia Police Dept (@ColumbiaPDSC) March 30, 2019

Her body was found in a wooded area near where suspect Nathaniel Rowland recently lived, police said. The college student's phone was found in Rowland's car, according to police. Rowland was arrested and charged with murder and kidnapping, said police.

Hundreds gathered at Sunday night's vigil, sharing stories, laughs and tears as the sun set.

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PHOTO: People gather for a candlelight vigil at the University of South Carolina for student Samantha Josephson, whose body was found on March 30, 2019.
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\"I saw such a clear future with her,\" her boyfriend, Greg Corbishley, said through tears at the vigil. \"The last words she said to me over FaceTime on Thursday were that I was her person and she loved me and that she could truly be herself around me. And I'm just thankful she brought that out of me, too.\"

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PHOTO: People gather for a candlelight vigil at the University of South Carolina for student Samantha Josephson, whose body was found on March 30, 2019.
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PHOTO: People gather for a candlelight vigil at the University of South Carolina for student Samantha Josephson, whose body was found on March 30, 2019.
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University of South Carolina president Harris Pastides said in a statement, \"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.\"

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin tweeted, \"We are praying for the Josephson family and Samantha’s friends in this incredibly sad time. Nothing mitigates the pain of the loss of a child but I have full faith & confidence in the men & women of the Columbia Police Department & SLED as they ably investigate this tragedy.\"

Her funeral is set for Wednesday in New Jersey.

Rowland waived his right to appear at his bond hearing on Sunday. It was unclear if he had retained a lawyer.

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