Three individuals have been charged in connection with Liam Payne’s death on October 16, 2023, after the One Direction star tragically fell from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The charges, announced by Argentina’s National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor’s Office on November 7, include abandonment of a person followed by death and the supply and facilitation of narcotics.
Key Details of the Investigation
The suspects, who have not yet been named, are under investigation for their involvement in Payne’s tragic death. Liam Payne, who was staying at the CasaSur hotel in Buenos Aires, was reportedly in an altered state of consciousness at the time of his fall, according to the authorities. The press release from the prosecutor’s office revealed that Payne was not fully conscious or was experiencing a state of noticeable decrease or loss of consciousness when he fell.
The Charges
One of the suspects is the person who had been with Liam Payne during his stay in the city. A second suspect, a hotel employee, is accused of supplying cocaine to Payne, while a third is allegedly involved as a drug supplier. Authorities have also conducted nine raids in relation to the case.
Prosecutors have emphasized that their investigation has ruled out self-harm or any physical intervention by third parties as factors contributing to the singer’s death.
Drugs Found in Payne’s System
In the moments leading up to Liam Payne’s death, traces of polydrug use were found in his body. The substances include alcohol, cocaine, and a prescription antidepressant, which were all detected in the 72 hours before his tragic fall from the balcony.
Timeline of Events
- October 13 to 16, 2023: Liam Payne was staying at the CasaSur hotel in Buenos Aires, where the fatal incident occurred.
- October 16, 2023: The pop star fell from the balcony of the hotel and later died from the injuries.
- November 7, 2023: Three people were arrested and charged in connection with Payne’s death, including a hotel employee and two others involved in narcotics.
What’s Next?
This remains a developing story, with authorities continuing to piece together the events leading up to Liam Payne’s tragic death. Investigations are ongoing, and further updates are expected in the coming days.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to follow this heartbreaking case.
