Investigation Discovery’s new true crime series Deadly Influence: The Social Media Murders dives into the world of online influencers and the targets popular social media personalities put on their backs while building followers online. The six-episode docuseries premieres on June 3, 2024, with new episodes airing on Mondays at 9pm ET/PT.
The promo for the new series explores the dark side of online communities and how influencers never know exactly who they’re dealing with on the internet.
“Deadly Influence: The Social Media Murders tackles a wide range of cases from all corners of the digital landscape. From individuals seeking community who end up being targeted by toxic forums patrolled by angry, misogynistic rhetoric to popular social media personalities who have heartbreaking, hidden lives, Deadly Influence will pull back the curtain on the dark intricacies of social media and the dangers that lurk within,” reads ID’s synopsis. “While social media may appear as the key to opportunity and validation – the ability to build a career as an influencer and access wealth, celebrity, power and find communities that offer connectivity – involvement in these digital environments can breed a dangerous type of reality.”
SEASON 1 EPISODES
Sin City Clickbait – Premiering Monday, June 3 at 9pm ET/PT
Ash, a self-styled Instagram “sex and fitness guru,” began his career as a male escort and built a life in the glitz, glamour, and excess of the Las Vegas party scene. But the envious lifestyle he presented to his countless followers took a deadly turn when his break-up with another high-profile influencer catapulted him into a twisted, drug-infused downward spiral that culminated in a violent, senseless act.
TikTok Terror – Premiering Monday, June 10th
As 28-year-old Sania battles through divorce, her passionate and searingly honest TikToks attract tens of thousands of followers. But she soon discovers that members of her community want to silence her – and will stop at nothing to do it.
RIP Bianca – Premiering Monday, June 17th
Anime-obsessed teenager Bianca becomes an inspiring mental health advocate online and changes lives. But on forums and social media accounts, she discovers a horrifying and violent side: young men primed to threaten, harm, and attack.
Killer Content – Premiering Monday, June 24th
Successful teenage film reviewer Trey is building an online empire on YouTube, attracting hundreds of thousands of views. But it can’t last, and soon, he finds himself dragged into a shocking world of guns and revenge.
Hashtag Halloween Horror – Premiering Monday, July 1st
Stephanie, a feisty, lovable younger woman from New Jersey, is building a brand as a bespoke makeup and Special Effects artist. But offline, her life becomes complicated and spirals into mystery when she vanishes into thin air on the eve of Halloween.
Control, Alt, Delete – Premiering Monday, July 8th
A vibrant and inspiring group from Denver’s creative community spreads messages of love and inclusion, attracting many online followers. Soon they become the target of a hateful and violent member of the online manosphere with shocking consequences.
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