Waiter Arrested in Connection to Liam Payne's Fatal Fall

Braian Paiz is one of five individuals charged in Argentina with roles linked to the singer's death, including drug supply and negligence.

Liam Payne, 31, died on October 16, 2024, after falling from a third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires.
Braian Paiz, a 24-year-old waiter, has been arrested and charged with supplying cocaine to Payne days before his death; he faces 4 to 15 years in prison if convicted.
Toxicology reports revealed Payne had alcohol, cocaine, and a prescription antidepressant in his system at the time of his death.
Three others, including a hotel manager, receptionist, and Payne's friend, have been charged with manslaughter for alleged negligence in handling Payne's vulnerable state.
Authorities ruled out suicide as a factor, concluding that Payne likely fell while in a state of partial or full unconsciousness.