In a shocking turn of events, two hotel employees in Buenos Aires have been charged in connection with the tragic death of Liam Payne. The charges come two months after the One Direction star's fatal fall from a hotel balcony. The case has seen multiple individuals charged, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding Payne's untimely demise.
- Hotel staff are charged in Payne's death
- The investigation is ongoing
- A toxicology reports reveal multiple substances
Investigation Continues
Liam Payne, former One Direction star, tragically died on October 16 in Buenos Aires. He was in Argentina visiting his ex-bandmate Niall Horan, who was touring the country. Payne had shared his excitement on social media, posting about attending Horan's show and enjoying his time with girlfriend Kate Cassidy.
However, Cassidy had left Argentina before Payne's death. The pop star was staying at the Casa Sur hotel, where he spent his last three days before the incident.
On the day of his death, emergency services were called to the hotel around 17:00 local time. The call described Payne as "overwhelmed by drugs and alcohol" and "destroying his room." Hotel staff expressed concern about his safety, noting the room was in "total disorder."
Payne's body was found in the courtyard after he fell from the third-floor balcony, approximately 14 meters high. The autopsy revealed multiple traumas and internal and external hemorrhaging, with 25 injuries consistent with a high fall. Toxicology tests detected alcohol, cocaine, and a prescription antidepressant, leading authorities to rule out self-harm or third-party involvement.
In a significant development in the investigation surrounding Liam Payne's death, two hotel employees in Buenos Aires have been charged, according to 'Rolling Stone' magazine.
The charges come approximately two months after the former One Direction member suffered a fatal fall from a third-story balcony at the CasaSur Palermo hotel. The individuals charged include the hotel manager and the receptionist head who made a critical 911 call on the night of the incident.
The precise charges against the hotel staff remain unclear, as the judge has only requested that they be notified of the charges. The ongoing investigation by local authorities seeks to unravel the events that led to Payne's tragic fall.
"Since there is sufficient reason to suspect that they have participated in the investigated act, we ask that the following people give a statement," reads the filing. The judge has called for all suspects to be questioned, as the case continues to develop.
Previously, three other individuals were charged in connection with the case. Two hotel employees were accused of supplying Payne with drugs, while a friend was charged with abandonment of a person followed by death.
Payne's toxicology reports revealed the presence of multiple substances, including alcohol, cocaine, and prescription antidepressants. This has added complexity to the investigation, as authorities work to determine the role these substances may have played in his death.
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The receptionist head had placed two 911 calls prior to Payne's fall. The first call reported a guest "trashing the entire room," while the second expressed concern that the guest's life "may be in danger."
The receptionist requested emergency medical services without police presence, according to a transcript of the call. This latest update comes three weeks after Payne's private funeral, attended by his bandmates, family, and girlfriend, Cassidy.
