Five people have been arrested in the investigation into the overdose death of Robert De Niro’s grandson Leandro

Two years after his death Robert De NiroHis 19-year-old grandson, Leandro Anthony De Niro RodriguezThe family is still searching for answers… and now authorities have arrested 5 more people in this case, TMZ has learned.

Leandro was found dead on July 2, 2023 from what was said to be an accidental drug overdose. according to the peopleA Drug Enforcement Administration official told the outlet that the suspects taken into custody in New York are charged with death resulting from drug sales.

The five men are charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances resulting in death. NBC4 New York Reports.

Sixth person – a woman identified as Sophia H. Marx — He was arrested Just weeks after the tragic death, she faced charges of selling drugs to the young man.

At the time, we reported that Leandro had been found by a friend he hadn’t heard from in a few days and was checking on him.

his mother, Drena De NiroShe confirmed the death of her only son on Instagram.

“My beautiful beautiful angel,” she wrote. “I have loved you beyond words or description from the moment I felt you in my belly. You were the joy of my heart and everything that was pure and true in my life. I wish I was with you now. I wish I was with you. I don’t know how to live without you but I will try to carry on and spread the love and light you made me feel when I became your mother. You were so loved and appreciated and I hope only love can save you. 😞 Rest in peace and eternal heaven my dear boy.”

Leandro appeared in the 2018 film “A Star is Born”. He played the role of a son Bradley CooperThe character’s best friend, George “Noodles” Stone, is played by him Dave Chappelle. Leandro also appeared in “Cabaret Maxime” in 2018.

He was 19 years old.