Woman Reportedly Arrested in Connection With Death of Robert De Niro's Grandson
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An arrest has been made in connection with the death of Robert De Niro's 19-year-old grandson, Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez.
A 20-year-old woman named Sofia Haley Marks, allegedly known on the streets as the "Percocet Princess," was arrested in New York City on Thursday night, July 13, as part of a drug investigation linked to the possible overdose of De Niro-Rodriguez, according to law enforcement.
As Parade previously reported, the teen died on July 2, after being sold fentanyl-laced pills, according to his mother, Drena De Niro. An official cause of death has yet to be determined in the case.
Marks, who is believed to have sold narcotics to the 19-year-old, was taken into custody on federal drug distribution charges and is expected to appear in a Manhattan federal court on Friday.
The arrest is part of an ongoing probe by the New York City Police Department, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
On the evening of June 2, the Taxi Driver star's daughter shared the disheartening news of Leandro's tragic death via social media.
"My beautiful sweet angel. I have loved you beyond words or description from the moment I felt you in my belly. You have been my joy my heart and all that was ever pure and real in my life. I wish I was with you right now. I wish I was with you," she wrote in an Instagram post at the time.
"It is with immeasurable shock and sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved son Leo," the Showtime actress announced in the statement, adding, "We thank you for the outpouring of love and support and ask that we are given privacy at this time to process this inconsolable grief."
Following the news, the legendary Goodfellas star later shared, "I'm deeply distressed by the passing of my beloved grandson Leo. We're greatly appreciative of the condolences from everyone. We ask that we please be given privacy to grieve our loss of Leo."
