Argentinian authorities have charged three individuals in connection with the death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne. Payne, 31, died on October 16 after a fall from a third-floor balcony at the CasaSur hotel in Buenos Aires. Toxicology reports show that he had alcohol, cocaine, and a prescription antidepressant in his system at the time of his death.
Among the accused is an individual who accompanied Liam Payne, now facing charges of “abandonment of a person followed by death” and “drug supply.” A hotel employee and a third person are also charged with facilitating drug supply. The authorities have withheld the names of the suspects as they continue investigating Payne’s last hours.
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Emergency Calls and Post-Mortem Findings
Hotel staff reported Payne’s extreme intoxication and property destruction before the fall, prompting emergency calls. The post-mortem examination concluded that Payne died from “multiple trauma” and “internal and external hemorrhage” due to the fall. Medical experts suggested Payne may have been unconscious when he fell.
Extensive Investigation Underway
Investigators have seized electronic devices, including Payne’s laptop, and reviewed over 800 hours of security footage from the hotel. The National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor’s Office in Buenos Aires has also conducted nine raids and collected testimonies from hotel staff, friends, and medical professionals.
Worldwide Tributes and Memorials
Following the news of Payne’s death, his body was released to his family for repatriation to the UK. Tributes from former bandmates Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, his ex-partner Cheryl, and music producer Simon Cowell have poured in. Fans across the globe have also held memorials in his honor, celebrating the singer’s life and legacy.
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