Their Teens Received Drugs Through Social Media

Summary

The video script shares the heartbreaking stories of two parents, Amanda and Jerry, who lost their children to fentanyl poisoning. Amanda’s son, Luca, died after unknowingly taking a counterfeit pill laced with fentanyl, while Jerry’s daughter, Hannah, died from a similar mistake. Both children were victims of drug dealers on Snapchat, who sold what they thought were prescription pills. The parents emphasize the dangers of fentanyl, calling it murder, and stress that one pill can kill. The story highlights the urgent need for awareness around fentanyl’s deadly consequences and the deceptive nature of online drug dealers.

Takeaways

• 😀 A 13-year-old boy, Luca, died from a fentanyl overdose after unknowingly consuming a counterfeit pill he obtained from Snapchat.
• 😀 Luca had been struggling with depression and had recently lost both his grandfather and grandmother.
• 😀 Luca had been using marijuana to cope with his anxiety and insomnia, which he was buying via Snapchat.
• 😀 Luca's death was ruled an accidental overdose, with fentanyl as the cause of death, and the drug dealer was charged with first-degree murder.
• 😀 A 20-year-old woman, Hannah, also died from fentanyl poisoning after taking a counterfeit percocet, not realizing it contained fentanyl.
• 😀 Hannah had no history of drug use and made a choice to buy the pill after seeing an ad on Snapchat, believing it was a percocet.
• 😀 The toxicology report for Hannah showed fentanyl as the only substance in her system, disproving the assumption she had been using drugs.
• 😀 Both families emphasize that the drugs involved were counterfeit and represented an intentional poisoning, not a typical overdose.
• 😀 The fentanyl epidemic is highlighted by how one pill can be deadly, with no warning signs that it could be pure fentanyl.
• 😀 Both families express frustration over how social media platforms like Snapchat are used to distribute dangerous drugs to minors and young adults.
• 😀 The video ends with a call to action, urging people to share their stories and highlight the dangers of counterfeit drugs being sold online.

Q & A

What happened to Luca, and what was the cause of his death?

Luca, who was just shy of his 14th birthday, died in August 2020 after taking a counterfeit Percocet pill that contained pure fentanyl. The cause of death was an accidental overdose from the fentanyl-laced pill.

How did Luca get access to the fentanyl-laced pill?

Luca had been communicating with a dealer on Snapchat, where he obtained marijuana. The dealer offered him the counterfeit Percocet, which was actually a pill laced with fentanyl, leading to his death.

What role did social media play in Luca's tragic death?

Social media, specifically Snapchat, played a crucial role in Luca's death. He was using Snapchat to buy drugs, including marijuana, and unknowingly received a deadly fentanyl pill through the platform.

What were the circumstances surrounding Luca's last day?

Luca spent his last day playing video games in his room. After about two hours, he was found unresponsive. It was later discovered that he had ingested a counterfeit Percocet pill that contained fentanyl.

What did the toxicology report reveal about Luca's cause of death?

The toxicology report revealed that Luca's system contained pure fentanyl, and the cause of death was ruled as an accidental overdose due to the fentanyl-laced pill.

What happened to the drug dealer who sold Luca the fentanyl-laced pill?

The 19-year-old drug dealer who sold Luca the fentanyl-laced pill was charged with first-degree murder. The authorities held him responsible for the death because fentanyl is considered a poison.

What happened to Hannah, and how did she die?

Hannah, who was 20 years old, died from taking a counterfeit Percocet pill that was 100% fentanyl. Despite having no history of drug use, she made a single decision one night that led to her death.

How did Hannah's parents discover what happened to her?

Hannah's parents discovered what had happened when they found her unresponsive in her bedroom. Her toxicology report showed only fentanyl in her system, not Percocet, which was what she believed she had purchased.

What is the key message conveyed by the parents of Luca and Hannah regarding drug use and fentanyl?

The parents emphasize that fentanyl is extremely dangerous, and one pill can be fatal. They stress that children and young adults often do not realize the risks involved in taking drugs that may be laced with fentanyl.

How did the authorities initially perceive Hannah's death, and why was this problematic for her family?

Initially, the authorities perceived Hannah's death as the result of drug use, assuming she was a drug addict. This was problematic for her family because Hannah had no history of drug use and had been unknowingly poisoned by fentanyl.