A famous actor's grandson died of drug overdose...5 suspects arrested for distribution
Oct 31, 2025
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According to NBC and other U.S. media, police are investigating five people who distributed thousands of counterfeit drugs across New York.
The drugs they supplied are known to be associated with the deaths of three teenagers.
Among them was Liandro de Niro Rodriguez, the grandson of actor Robert De Niro.
Liandro, then 19, was found dead in a luxury apartment on Wall Street in Manhattan, New York, in July 2023.
A plate of white powder was placed next to him, and police determined that the cause of death was an accident caused by a toxic mixture of various drugs such as fentanyl and ketamine.
According to investigative data, Liandro purchased the drug from a female distributor the week before he died.
Knowing the dangers of the drug, she reportedly warned her to be careful about taking it, saying, `I don't want to kill you.'
Liandro was found dead in a friend's apartment the next morning after purchasing and taking five drugs.
Liandro was the only son of Robert De Niro's adopted daughter, Drena De Niro.
De Niro was deeply saddened by the loss of his beloved grandson, Rio"Thank you for everyone's condolences."
Meanwhile, another victim was identified as Akira Stein (19 years old at the time), the daughter of a famous band guitarist.
She had a history of three drug overdoses and died after the last dose.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
