Three Persons of Interest Detained by Police in Liam Payne’s Death Investigation
In a significant development in the investigation surrounding the tragic death of Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer who fell from a third-floor balcony at the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires on October 16, authorities have detained three individuals linked to the case. This update has emerged as the police continue their inquiry into the circumstances leading to his demise.
David Muir reported the latest findings during the November 6, 2024, broadcast of ABC World News Tonight. While the identities of the detainees remain undisclosed, Muir revealed their connection to the hotel where Payne met his untimely end, stating:
“Police detained two hotel workers accused of supplying the drugs and raided the home of a friend, also detailed.”
Analyses from toxicology reports have added crucial insights into the events leading up to Payne’s death. On October 21, ABC News highlighted that early autopsy findings indicated the presence of ‘pink cocaine’ in his system, along with traces of crack cocaine and benzodiazepines. Reports indicate that these substances were suspected to be consumed prior to his fall.
As part of their ongoing investigation, the Argentine authorities revealed that a hotel employee suspected of administering drugs to Payne was under interrogation immediately following the incident.
Latest Updates on Liam Payne’s Investigation
On November 7, 2024, the local prosecutor’s office in Argentina confirmed the detention of the three individuals involved, including a businessman friend, a hotel staff member, and a purported drug dealer, as reported by Rolling Stone. This development follows initial reports from La Nacion on November 6 regarding the execution of nine search warrants in connection with Payne’s death.
The businessman, described as a close associate of Payne during his time in Argentina, faces grave charges, including abandonment of a person and drug-related offenses. Legal experts note that if convicted, he could be sentenced to a prison term ranging from five to fifteen years.
Compounding the investigation’s complexity, it was revealed that this friend failed to inform Payne’s family about the singer’s recent battle with substance abuse. His testimony has been called into question, as discrepancies have emerged regarding his whereabouts on the fateful day. While he claims to have been present at the Palermo hotel, staff reports contradict his statement.
Additionally, the hotel maintenance worker and the alleged drug dealer have been charged with supplying narcotics to Liam Payne, following reports that the employee provided him cocaine on two separate occasions during his stay. The drug dealer reportedly hails from Lomas de Zamora, and both individuals are currently prohibited from leaving Argentina.
During the police’s extensive search operations, law enforcement officials confiscated various items, including a jar of marijuana, nine mobile phones, two portable storage devices, and three computers believed to be linked to the detainees. Notably, one raid took place at the home of a woman who was reportedly with Payne just hours before his death.
These developments come just a day before Liam Payne’s remains were scheduled to be repatriated to the UK via British Airways, marking a poignant moment as his family prepares to honor his life and legacy.
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