Two individuals, including the manager and a receptionist of the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, have been charged in connection with the death of former One Direction member Liam Payne. The singer tragically died on October 16, 2024, after falling from a third-floor balcony at the hotel. Initial investigations suggest that Payne was under the influence of multiple substances, including alcohol and drugs, and was in a diminished state of consciousness at the time of the incident.
The charges against the hotel staff include abandonment of a person leading to death, with allegations that they may have failed to take appropriate actions during the critical moments. Three additional individuals, including another hotel employee and a friend of Payne, have also been implicated. Some are accused of providing Payne with illicit substances and neglecting their duty of care.
Authorities have ruled out self-harm or foul play by others as contributing factors, focusing instead on the circumstances leading up to the fall. Surveillance footage and witness accounts are being scrutinized to reconstruct the events of Payne’s final hours. Prosecutors have highlighted Payne’s impaired state due to polydrug use and are seeking to understand the hotel’s handling of the situation.
This tragedy has deeply impacted Payne’s fans and former bandmates, who attended his funeral in England on November 20. The investigation continues, with further interrogations and legal proceedings underway to clarify the roles of all involved parties.
