Robert De Niro's Grandson Dies from Accidental Overdose; Five Arrested in Drug Ring Probe
Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez, 19, died from an accidental drug overdose in his Manhattan apartment on July 2, 2023, leading to five arrests linked to a drug ring.
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Overview
- Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez, the 19-year-old grandson of actor Robert De Niro, tragically died from an accidental drug overdose in his Manhattan apartment.
- The incident occurred on July 2, 2023, prompting an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding the young man's untimely death.
- Investigators quickly linked Leandro's fatal overdose to a suspected drug ring operating in the area, indicating a criminal element.
- As a result of the ongoing investigation, law enforcement officials successfully apprehended and arrested five individuals connected to the drug ring.
- These arrests were made in direct connection with the fentanyl overdose death of Robert De Niro's grandson, highlighting efforts to dismantle the illicit drug operation.
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Law enforcement officials used evidence from social media sales and digital communications to connect the defendants to the distribution of fentanyl-laced pills, which led to the overdose deaths of three 19-year-olds, including Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez, during a three-month period in the summer of 2023.
The overdoses were caused by counterfeit prescription pills laced with fentanyl, which were distributed by the defendants to young adults and teenagers in New York City.
Drena De Niro, Leandro’s mother and Robert De Niro’s daughter, stated that someone sold her son fentanyl-laced pills knowing they were dangerous. The family expressed gratitude for condolences and requested privacy to grieve[1].
One of the other victims has been identified publicly as Akira Stein; the third victim remains identified only as
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