Liam Payne’s funeral is scheduled to take place this week in his hometown of Wolverhampton, following his tragic passing just over a month ago. However, his close associate, Rogelio “Roger” Nores, will reportedly not be attending the service, as he is not welcomed by the Payne family. Nores, who is sometimes described as Payne’s manager, was with the former One Direction star in Buenos Aires at the time of his death, which occurred after Payne fell from the balcony of his hotel room. Payne had been in Argentina to renew his U.S. visa and attend a concert by former bandmate Niall Horan.
Liam’s father, Geoff Payne, brought his son’s remains back to the UK two weeks ago after the Argentinian authorities conducted an in-depth investigation into his death. Reports indicate that Nores had visited Liam at the CasaSur Hotel in the hours leading up to the fatal fall. Despite their close relationship, it appears that Nores is not welcome at the funeral due to ongoing tensions surrounding the investigation into Payne’s death. A source close to the family stated that they felt Nores’ presence at the funeral would create tension, as he was reportedly not well-liked by Liam’s wider circle of friends and family.
Argentinian prosecutors have named Nores in connection with the case, accusing him of “abandoning a person followed by death.” This accusation refers to his actions leading up to Payne’s tragic fall. Nores is also being investigated for potential involvement in the supply of drugs, a crime that could result in a prison sentence of up to 15 years if convicted. While Nores has not been formally charged, his involvement in Payne’s final days is under scrutiny.
The Payne family’s decision to exclude Nores from the funeral highlights the strained nature of their relationship, particularly in light of the ongoing legal proceedings. A source told The Sun that there has been significant disagreement about Nores’ role in Payne’s life in the days before his death. While Nores claims he stepped back from managing Liam, others suggest that he was pushed out. In fact, many of Liam’s close friends and associates were unaware that Nores and Payne had reconnected until shortly before the trip to Argentina.
Nores has denied any wrongdoing and strongly refuted the allegations against him. In an emotional statement to MailOnline, he expressed his heartbreak over the loss of his friend, saying that he had never abandoned Liam and had been with him at the hotel just hours before the tragedy occurred. He added that he was devastated by the events and had already provided his statement to prosecutors as a witness. Nores has also rejected claims that his house had been raided by investigators, maintaining that he was not Liam’s manager, but rather a close friend.
The funeral in Wolverhampton will be a difficult and emotional occasion for all who knew Liam Payne, as fans and loved ones continue to mourn the loss of the talented musician. However, with the investigation still ongoing in Argentina and legal complications continuing to unfold, the absence of Nores from the ceremony will undoubtedly add to the already tense atmosphere surrounding Payne
’s death.
