Argentine authorities have charged three individuals in connection with the tragic death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne, who fell from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires last month. Payne, 31, was found dead after an incident that raised suspicions and prompted an investigation into the events leading up to his death.
Details of the Incident
Liam Payne’s death shocked the world, and authorities quickly began investigating the circumstances surrounding his fall. A 911 call from a hotel employee reported that Payne had been acting aggressively and may have been under the influence of alcohol and drugs at the time. An autopsy confirmed the presence of alcohol, cocaine, and a prescription antidepressant in Payne’s system, which may have contributed to his erratic behaviour.
Charges Filed in Payne’s Death
The three individuals charged in connection with Payne’s death include a suspected drug dealer, a hotel employee, and a person who was close to the singer. Authorities claim that the hotel employee had provided Payne with cocaine multiple times during his stay, while the drug dealer is suspected of supplying him with cocaine just two days before his fall. The person accompanying Payne at the time is also facing charges of “abandonment of a person followed by death” for their role in the events.
While the names of those charged have not been made public, they have been prohibited from leaving the country as the investigation continues. Prosecutors are also working to access information from Payne’s damaged laptop, which witnesses said he had been seen smashing in the hotel lobby shortly before his death.
Investigation and Ongoing Inquiry
As authorities continue to probe the circumstances surrounding Payne’s final hours, further details are expected to emerge. Payne’s body was returned to his father, Geoff, who had been at the CasaSur Hotel with longtime bodyguard Paul Higgins. The investigation will continue as officials attempt to piece together the events leading to the tragic fall.
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