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Cooper Noriega‘s story returns tonight on Investigation Discovery’s Deadly Influence: The Social Media Murders Season 2 premiere, revisiting the case of the TikTok creator who died in June 2022 from accidental fentanyl poisoning.
Quick Facts
- Cooper Noriega was 19 years old when he died on June 9, 2022, in Burbank
- Cause of death: accidental overdose from fentanyl, disguised as a prescription pill
- Deadly Influence Season 2 premieres tonight at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT on Investigation Discovery
- The episode is titled “Waiting for the Darkness” and part of a seven-episode season
How Cooper Noriega Died
Cooper Noriega was a rising social media personality with a significant following on TikTok. On June 9, 2022, the 19-year-old went to a mall in Burbank to purchase what he believed was an oxycodone or Xanax pill. The pill he obtained, however, was laced with fentanyl—a potent synthetic opioid that caused his death. His body was discovered in a parking lot hours after the transaction, marking a tragic end to a young life building an online presence.
The Investigation Discovery Special
Investigation Discovery’s “Deadly Influence: The Social Media Murders” has documented this case as part of its examination of crimes connected to social media culture and online fame. The show’s Season 2 premiere, airing tonight, features the Cooper Noriega story in an episode titled “Waiting for the Darkness.” According to the network, the episode unfolds how Noriega’s friends attempted to track his location after he stopped answering calls and texts, eventually leading to the discovery of his body and the investigation into the source of the fatal pill.
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Watching the Episode Tonight
Deadly Influence: The Social Media Murders Season 2 premieres tonight at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT on Investigation Discovery. The network is broadcasting a seven-episode season, with new episodes airing on subsequent Mondays. Viewers can watch live on their cable provider, or stream the episode on platforms including DirecTV, Philo, and HBO Max, with some offering free trial options for new subscribers.
Sources
- Syracuse.com — How to watch Deadly Influence Season 2 premiere details and air times
- AL.com — Coverage of the Season 2 premiere episode and TikTok content house angle
- AOL — Cooper Noriega’s death details and circumstances
- Investigation Discovery (social media) — Episode information and plot summary
- IMDB — Season 2 premiere date, episode title, and episode count information
