In a tragic turn of events, three individuals have been charged in connection with the death of Liam Payne, the former One Direction star, who died on October 16 after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Argentinian officials announced that one person who was with the singer has been charged with abandonment followed by death, along with the supply and facilitation of drugs. A hotel employee and another individual are also facing charges of providing drugs.
Liam Payne, aged 31, was a prominent figure in pop music, gaining fame through the reality TV show The X Factor and later as a member of the boyband One Direction during the 2010s. As part of their inquiry, Argentinian authorities have been examining Payne’s final hours at the CasaSur hotel. Toxicology reports indicated the presence of alcohol, cocaine, and a prescription antidepressant in his system. A post-mortem examination revealed that his death resulted from "multiple trauma" stemming from the fall.
Furthermore, officials have conducted nine raids across various residences in Buenos Aires as part of the ongoing investigation. Authorities are also looking into Payne's damaged laptop and other electronic devices that were collected during the process, as they search for answers surrounding his untimely demise. This incident has rocked the music community and raised serious concerns about the safety and wellbeing of artists in social settings.
Liam Payne, aged 31, was a prominent figure in pop music, gaining fame through the reality TV show The X Factor and later as a member of the boyband One Direction during the 2010s. As part of their inquiry, Argentinian authorities have been examining Payne’s final hours at the CasaSur hotel. Toxicology reports indicated the presence of alcohol, cocaine, and a prescription antidepressant in his system. A post-mortem examination revealed that his death resulted from "multiple trauma" stemming from the fall.
Furthermore, officials have conducted nine raids across various residences in Buenos Aires as part of the ongoing investigation. Authorities are also looking into Payne's damaged laptop and other electronic devices that were collected during the process, as they search for answers surrounding his untimely demise. This incident has rocked the music community and raised serious concerns about the safety and wellbeing of artists in social settings.