Liam Payne, the One Direction star, did not commit suicide , according to Argentine prosecutors as have now charged three individuals in connection with his death after nine raids. The public prosecutor's office announced that three people are facing charges of "abandonment of a person followed by death" and supplying and facilitating narcotics related to Liam's tragic demise . The beloved singer, only 31 years old, tragically fell from a third-floor balcony at the upscale CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires on October 16.
Ahead of the charges, nine raids were conducted including Patagones Polo Club where Liam stayed before checking into the hotel where he died and three residential homes in Lomas de Zamora, Tigre and La Matanza as well as Liam's friend's place. Liam Payne death investigation: 'Two hotel workers and friend of late star detained' Investigation into Liam Payne's death sees 'homes of a friend and two hotel employees' raided' Liam Payne's return flight becomes most tracked plane in the world as heartbroken fans look on Liam Payne funeral details: Date set as One Direction star's body returns to the UK A comprehensive statement released on Thursday suggests investigators have effectively ruled out suicide, stating that the late star "was not fully conscious or was experiencing a state of noticeable decrease or loss of consciousness at the time of the fall. Liam's heartbroken father Geoff Payne was informed in person of the proceedings and investigations prior to.