A close friend of the late Liam Payne has come forward to dispute allegations of abandoning the former One Direction member before his tragic passing. Rogelio ‘Roger’ Nores has denied claims of leaving Liam alone in the hours leading up to his death. It’s been reported that police did not raid Roger’s home in Buenos Aires, and he asserts that he is not a suspect in the ongoing investigation. Three individuals have been arrested in connection with Liam’s death, with one facing charges of “abandonment of a person followed by death,” potentially carrying a 15-year sentence.
Liam Payne tragically passed away after falling from a balcony at the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires last month at the age of 31. The public prosecutor’s office in Argentina has charged one of the individuals present with him at the time. Despite the accusations, Roger has maintained his innocence, stating that he was with Liam until shortly before the incident. He expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, emphasising that he misses his friend every day.
Authorities have charged a hotel employee and another individual with supplying drugs to Liam while he was staying at the hotel. A forensic psychiatric report has ruled out third-party involvement or self-harm in Liam’s death, suggesting he may not have been fully conscious at the time of the fall. Liam’s body has been repatriated for a funeral in his hometown of Wolverhampton, West Midlands, set for Friday, following a post-mortem examination indicating multiple injuries and internal bleeding from the fall.
In Buenos Aires, nine properties have been raided, and Liam’s devices are under scrutiny. Prosecutors are diligently investigating the circumstances surrounding his death to uncover the truth. Following his passing, fans around the world have held vigils, while fellow musicians have paid tribute to the former boy band member. The tragic incident on October 16 has sparked an outpouring of support and condolences for Liam’s family, friends, and fans.