Three Suspects Arrested In Connection With Liam Payne’s Untimely Death

As fans still mourn the passing of singer Liam Payne, who died on October 16 of this year, a recent announcement reveals that three people have been arrested for his untimely death. Read below for all the details.

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At 31 years of age at the time, the One Direction band member plunged to his death when he fell off the balcony of a three-story hotel room in Argentina. Payne passed away due to injuries sustained from the fall.

It was reported that Payne was under the influence of drugs and was acting destructive before the fall. An autopsy was conducted, and the singer’s body was released to his father, after the fact.

Three Suspects Arrest In Connection With Singer’s Passing

Argentina’s public prosecutor announced on Thursday, November 7 that during an investigation into Payne’s death, “illicit conduct was discovered from which three people were charged with the crimes of abandonment of a person followed by death, supply and facilitation of narcotics.”

As per reports, one individual was someone Payne was with daily while in Argentina, who is charged with abandoning a person following death.

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Meanwhile, the second person charged is a hotel employee who supplied Liam with cocaine two times during his stay, and a third individual is also being charged with supplying the musician with drugs, twice on October 14. The last two individuals are charged with supplying narcotics, two counts each.

It’s important to note that Payne did not have the “reflex” position when he passed away, which indicates he did not attempt to protect himself during the fall. This also means he was unconscious when he fell.

Sadly, while Liam Payne’s passing continues to shock the music industry, the only silver lining in this all is that it sounds like some guilty parties linked to the fall that caused his death are finally receiving justice.

We continue to extend our thoughts and prayers to the singer’s family, fans, and loved ones during this difficult time. Visit CTS regularly for the best celebrity news and updates.

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