Cooper Noriega U.S. Department of Justice Case Update & Schedule

The following is the current status of the six people who have been arrested, indicted and the status regarding their various pending cases.

The two defendants with specific charges directly related to Cooper’s death from fentanyl poisoning:

Arian Alani - Guilty Plea - Sentencing date to be scheduled

Erick Estrada - Guilty Plea - 6/22/2026 - Sentencing Hearing

The four remaining defendants:

Tomas Marques-Ruis - Trial Date - 6/23/2026

Zoila Michele Estrada - Trial Date - 7/21/2026

Caseya Chanel Brown - Guilty Plea - 8/10/2026 Sentencing hearing

Cases Competed

Gilberto Marquez - Sentenced by the court - Incarcerated at the federal prison located in Lewisberg, Pennsylvania. The court ordered the defendant/inmate to serve the following term of imprisonment: 5 year(s) 8 month(s). Scheduled release date 09/18/2028 (which includes time served). Not eligible for for parole.