The investigation into Liam Payne’s tragic death has taken a complex and unexpected turn, following significant developments tied to those arrested in connection with the case. Payne, a former member of One Direction, passed away on October 16, 2024, after falling from the balcony of the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Authorities quickly ruled out suicide as a cause of death, citing that Payne appeared to be unconscious or experiencing impaired awareness during the fall. This conclusion was based on medical assessments indicating he lacked reflexive defensive actions when he fell.
Three individuals have been charged with various offenses, including neglect and drug-related crimes. One of the accused, reportedly close to Payne during his time in Buenos Aires, faces allegations of “abandonment of a person followed by death” and facilitating access to narcotics. A hotel staff member and a third individual have also been implicated, accused of repeatedly supplying drugs to Payne during his stay. The charges reflect an intensifying focus on the role that substance use and neglect may have played in the lead-up to the artist’s fatal accident.
Adding intrigue to the investigation is the disappearance of Payne’s gold Rolex watch, valued at $60,000. Surveillance footage captured him wearing the watch hours before his death, but it has since gone missing. Authorities have conducted multiple raids on properties linked to the suspects but have not recovered the watch. Its absence has raised questions about potential theft and its connection to the events leading to Payne’s death.
Authorities continue to review evidence, including video footage, messages, and electronic devices, to piece together a clearer picture of Payne’s final hours. Investigators are also working to unlock Payne’s damaged laptop and other seized devices for further insights. The ongoing investigation underscores a web of complicity and unanswered questions surrounding his tragic death, with the possibility that more arrests or revelations could emerge as evidence is analyzed.
