A suspected drug dealer linked to Robert de Niro’s late teenage grandson, Leandro De Niro, allegedly warned him about the dangers of fentanyl-laced pills.
Leandro, who tragically lost his life from a suspected fentanyl overdose this month, was found with drugs and paraphernalia — including cocaine, a straw with residue and two different types of pills.
Read on to learn more.
Drug Dealer Leandro De Niro Warns About Fentanyl-Laced Pills
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follow Page SixAn ongoing investigation by police revealed that a suspected drug dealer, identified as Sophia Marks, reportedly warned Leandro of the dangers associated with fentanyl before selling it to him.
Marks claims to have consistently emphasized the life-threatening risks posed by fentanyl-laced pills, urging the teenager to be careful and avoid taking too much of the substance.
Investigators recovered Leandro’s phone from the scene of his death, where it was revealed he had purchased oxycodone and counterfeit Xanax just days before his death.
In one message, Marks asked her, “Do you really need them … me [don’t] want to kill you,” and then added, “I don’t like treating you because they’re not scripted.”
He also asked her not to “overdo it” after they struck a $105 deal for over-the-counter oxycodone pills and two Xanax tablets.
Leandro De Niro’s Toxicology Report Reveals Presence of Cocaine, Fentanyl, & Benzodiazepine
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Following the young actor’s death, recent toxicology reports revealed the presence of cocaine, fentanyl, and benzodiazepines in his system, per Page Six. Toxicology findings shed light on the substances that contributed to his tragic death and raise further questions about the circumstances surrounding his drug use.
According to the investigation, Marks, who has been arrested in connection with Leandro’s death, allegedly drove the drug to his home on July 1 at about 9:15 pm after warning him of its dangers.
He reportedly texted her, “are you okay?” after sending the drug, but he never got a response.
The next day, authorities found Leandro’s lifeless body with drugs in his New York City apartment.
Marks reportedly continued business as usual, selling 50 identical pills to undercover agents and asking them to “please be careful with this … don’t do more than one at a time … my friend just died.”
Drena De Niro Mourns His Son’s Death
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After her son’s death, Leandro’s mother, Drena, spoke out for the second time on Instagram, expressing shock and deep sadness. The grieving mother shared her emotional feelings and the devastating impact her son’s death had on their family.
“It is with immense shock and sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved son Leo,” he wrote.
The “Furlough” actress added, “We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support and ask that we be granted privacy at this time to process this inconsolable grief.”
Drena previously used the popular media sharing app to deliver the sad news of Leandro’s death.
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She shared a photo of the two of them and wrote, “I have loved you without words or description since I felt you in my belly.”
He added, “You have been the joy of my heart and everything that has ever been pure and real in my life. I wish I was with you now. I wish I was with you.”
Drena stated that she did not “know how to live without” her son but promised to “try to continue and spread the love and light” she felt for him in “being [his] mom.”
Roberto De Niro ‘Deeply Depressed’ By His Grandson’s Death
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Leandro’s tragic loss had a profound effect on his grandfather, the famous actor Robert De Niro. The legendary actor is grappling with untold agony following the death of his “beloved” grandson.
“I am very depressed by the passing of my beloved grandson Leo. We appreciate everyone’s condolences. We ask that we be given the privacy to mourn the loss of Leo,” Robert said in a statement.
Despite his young age, Leandro has shown great promise in pursuing his passions with determination. He starred in several films, including “A Star is Born,” 2018’s “Cabaret Maxime,” and 2005’s “The Collection.”
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