Hollywood veteran actor Robert De Niro's grandson Leonardo De Niro's death took a legal turn recently after a 20-year-old woman named Sofia Haley Marks was arrested by the Police. Robert De Niro's grandson Leonardo De Niro was found dead in his Manhattan apartment on July 2. Leonardo De Niro's death shocked the world as he was only 19 years old and it garnered global attention due to the fact that his grandfather Robert De Niro is a widely known actor. Now, the question arises who is Sofia Haley Marks and why she has been arrested by the Police in Leonardo De Niro's death case? To know the answer continue reading-
Why Sofia Haley Marks has been arrested?
As per reports, Sofia Haley Marks was arrested over the suspected fentanyl overdose death of Robert De Niro's grandson Leandro De Niro Rodriguez. Sofia Haley Marks allegedly sold Leandro drugs before he was found dead in his Manhattan apartment on July 2. Sofia Haley Marks was arrested on Thursday around 6 PM. Although the New York Police Department (NYPD) has not confirmed her arrest, but reports suggest that the NYPD raided her home during an undercover sting by police, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and Homeland Security. Investigators were said to have been searching the suspect's home late into Thursday night. For those who are unaware, a white, powdery substance and drug paraphernalia were discovered near Leandro's body.
Leonardo De Niro's death
Leandro De Niro's death reason: What happened to Robert De Niro's grandson?
Drena, De Niro's 51-year-old adopted daughter, shared the news of her son's passing on Instagram on Sunday. According to the outlet's police source, Leandro's body showed no signs of trauma. According to the police source quoted by another portal, his friend was checking on him after not hearing from the teen for a few days. Leandro's father Carlos Rodriguez wrote on Instagram on Sunday, "Words aren't adequate to explain the joy he provided us or the sadness we now endure alongside our families and friends. He is now a child of God. His energy illuminates what could not be seen in the dark under this full moon."
In a statement to a portal, Robert De Niro expressed his deep sorrow and begged for discretion as he and his family struggled to cope with the overwhelming pain. The actor expressed his sadness over the loss of his beloved grandson Leo on Monday through a representative. "Thank you very much for your condolences from everyone. We kindly request space to process our loss of Leo in private.