Meet the 5 Individuals Charged in Connection with Liam Payne’s Death

On October 16, 2024, former One Direction singer Liam Payne tragically passed away at the age of 31 after falling from a third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Two months later, Argentine authorities have charged five individuals in connection with his death.

Individuals Charged:

• Braian Paiz: A waiter who allegedly supplied cocaine to Payne during his stay. Paiz has been charged with supplying narcotics and is currently in preventive detention.
• Ezequiel Pereyra: A hotel employee accused of providing drugs to Payne. Pereyra faces charges of supplying narcotics and is also under preventive detention.
• Rogelio “Roger” Nores: A businessman and friend of Payne who was reportedly with him prior to the incident. Nores has been charged with manslaughter but has not been detained pre-trial.
• Gilda Martín: The hotel’s manager, charged with manslaughter in connection with Payne’s death. Martín has not been detained pre-trial.
• Esteban Grassi: The head of reception at the hotel, also facing manslaughter charges. Grassi has not been detained pre-trial.

Investigation Findings:

The investigation revealed that Payne had alcohol, cocaine, and a prescribed antidepressant in his system at the time of his death. Authorities have ruled out both suicide and foul play, attributing his death to a tragic accident.

The charges against the five individuals stem from allegations of negligence and failure to provide necessary care and assistance, as well as involvement in drug transactions with Payne. The defendants have the opportunity to appeal the charges. If the appeals are not granted, the case will proceed to trial.

Payne’s untimely death has elicited an outpouring of grief from fans and former bandmates alike. His family has expressed a desire for justice as the legal proceedings continue.

As the case develops, further details are expected to emerge, shedding more light on the circumstances surrounding the singer’s tragic passing.