Liam Payne’s business mogul friend and two workers at the hotel where the singer plunged to his death have been placed under official investigation, it was reported last night. Respected Argentinian newspaper Clarin said Liam’s close pal, seen with him shortly before he died in his Buenos Aires hotel lobby , is reportedly being probed on suspicion of “abandoning” the 31-year-old. They didn’t name the “friend” they were accusing of “abandoning a person followed by death” in relation to the singer’s demise as well as being complicit in the supply of drugs.
Niall Horan breaks silence on Liam Payne's death after reuniting in Argentina Liam Payne death probe intensifies as 'three arrested' — including his 'friend' They said possible crimes were punishable by a prison sentence of up to 15 years on conviction. They also confirmed the other two suspects included a hotel worker. In their official statement released late last night, only their third since Liam’s October 16 death in a three-story balcony plunge at CasaSur Palermo Hotel where he was staying, the public prosecutors revealed only alcohol, cocaine, and an anti-depressant were found in the former One Direction singer’s system.
Early on police hunting the singer’s “drug dealer” were said to be focusing on hotel staff after pictures emerged of the inside of Liam’s deluxe suite showing the burnt top of what appeared to be a fizzy drinks can, traces of a white powder rumored to be cocaine and pi.