Liam Payne’s funeral will take place this week in his hometown of Wolverhampton, but his close associate, Rogelio ‘Roger’ Nores, is reportedly not welcome to attend. This follows Liam’s tragic death just over a month ago after he fell from the balcony of his hotel room in Buenos Aires, Argentina, suffering fatal head injuries.
Liam Payne, 31, who gained worldwide fame as a member of One Direction, passed away while in Argentina, where he had traveled with Roger Nores. Nores, described by some as Payne’s manager, had accompanied the singer to renew his U.S. visa and attend a concert by former bandmate Niall Horan. Nores visited Payne’s hotel, CasaSur, multiple times in the hours leading up to his death.
Following the tragic incident, Liam’s father, Geoff Payne, returned his son’s body to the UK after an extensive investigation by Argentine authorities. Reports now state that the funeral in Wolverhampton will be held without Roger Nores in attendance, as the Payne family has reportedly made it clear that his presence would cause unnecessary tension. Sources suggest that Nores has never been well-liked by Payne’s broader circle, which has only heightened the family’s desire for a smooth and peaceful service.
Argentinian authorities have launched a formal investigation into Liam’s death, with three individuals now under investigation. While the name of the individual involved remains undisclosed, there are strong indications that Roger Nores is one of the people under suspicion. Prosecutors are exploring charges related to the abandonment of a person followed by death and potentially complicity in the supply of drugs. These crimes, if proven, carry sentences of up to 15 years in prison.
Although the authorities have not directly named Nores, a source close to the investigation told The Sun that his involvement in the days leading up to Liam’s death is under scrutiny. The source also noted that there seems to be a discrepancy in the accounts surrounding Nores’ relationship with Payne at the time of the incident. Some suggest that Roger had distanced himself from his professional ties to Liam, while others believe he was pushed out of the singer’s life prior to the fatal trip to Argentina. The ongoing investigation into the circumstances of Liam’s death means Nores’ attendance at the funeral is unwelcome, adding to the tension surrounding the event.
Roger Nores, however, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In a statement, he clarified that he was present at the hotel three times on the day of Liam’s fall but left just 40 minutes before the tragic event occurred. Nores emphasized that when he left, Liam was in the company of over 15 people, chatting and laughing in the hotel lobby, and he had no reason to believe that anything was amiss. He further denied the accusations that he had abandoned his friend, asserting that he was deeply saddened by the tragedy. Nores also confirmed that he had given a statement to Argentine prosecutors on October 17 as a witness, but he has had no further contact with the authorities since then.
Despite these reassurances, the ongoing investigation into Liam’s death has cast a shadow over Roger Nores’ involvement. Reports from Argentina suggest that Nores was one of three individuals charged by the authorities in connection with the singer’s demise. However, Nores has steadfastly refuted these claims and maintained that he was simply a close friend to Liam, not his manager, and that he would never intentionally harm him.
Liam Payne’s passing has left fans and those close to him in deep mourning. Tributes to the late singer have been pouring in from across the world, and a memorial service will be held in Wolverhampton, where Liam grew up. However, with the investigation ongoing and the Payne family’s wishes to avoid further complications, Roger Nores will be notably absent from the service, as tensions continue to rise over the circumstances surrounding
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