De Niro Grandson’s Dealers Linked to Other Overdoses, Indictment Alleges

The demise of Robert De Niro‘s 19-year-old grandson Leandro Anthony De Niro-Rodriguez is allegedly linked to a criminal community that focused teenagers and adults residing in New York City … this based on federal prosecutors.

Five alleged drug suppliers arrested within the case — Bruce “Tea” Epperson, Eddie Barreto, Grant “Dizzy” McIver, John “John John” Nicolas and Roy Nicolas — had been purportedly wrapped up in a drug distribution ring that additionally concerned 2 different unnamed drug sellers who helped distribute their provides. One of the unnamed sellers allegedly bought Leandro the deadly batch of medication that took his life.

The unnamed supplier allegedly DM’d forwards and backwards with somebody the paperwork discuss with as “Victim 3” — reportedly Leandro — about offering him with fentanyl drugs after the overdose demise of one other alleged sufferer.

An excerpt from an trade between them exhibits the supplier asking if Leandro “really need[s]” the drugs, writing, “Ion wanna kill u.”

When, presumably, Leandro asks for clarification, the supplier allegedly explains they had been cautious in regards to the drugs as a result of they weren’t prescription.

Despite the warnings, prosecutors say Leandro continued to pursue the medication. Leandro was finally bought “pressies” — a time period used to explain counterfeit opioid drugs laced with fentanyl.

The 5 males allegedly additionally bought medication to 19-year-old Akira Stein, daughter of Blondie lead guitarist Chris Stein, based on the New York Post.

A sixth suspect — a girl recognized as Sofia H. Marks — was arrested simply weeks after Leandro’s demise … she’s going through accusations she bought medication to the younger man. According to the indictment, Leandro’s supplier was provided fentanyl from Epperson and Barreto main as much as Leandro’s demise.

Leandro was discovered useless on July 2, 2023 from what was reportedly decided to be an unintended drug overdose.