Overview

• 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.