Five people have been formally charged in connection with the death of One Direction singer Liam Payne in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 16. The 31-year-old star tragically died after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel. Authorities have charged several individuals involved, including hotel staff and Payne’s close friend.

Those Charged:

• Hotel Manager Gilda Martin and Receptionist Esteban Grassi, along with Payne’s friend Roger Nores, have been charged with manslaughter.
• Hotel Worker Ezequiel Pereyra and Waiter Braian Paiz have been charged with supplying drugs.

The Charges: According to Argentina’s prosecutor’s office, the charges stem from a series of events leading up to Payne’s death. Judge Laura Bruniard has decided to proceed with the case to the trial phase, though the defendants’ lawyers may appeal.

• Ezequiel Pereyra (EDP) is accused of selling cocaine to Liam Payne on the 15th and 16th of October.
• Braian Paiz (BNP) allegedly sold cocaine to Payne on two occasions on October 14.
• Roger Nores (RLN), Payne’s friend, faces manslaughter charges for allegedly abandoning Payne in a vulnerable state, despite knowing about his struggles with addiction.
• Gilda Martin (GAM), the hotel manager, is charged with manslaughter for failing to prevent Payne from being taken to his hotel room, where the balcony posed a serious risk.
• Esteban Grassi (ERG), the receptionist, is also charged with manslaughter for instructing three people to drag Payne to his room despite his inability to stand or move safely.

Judge Bruniard emphasized that while the actions of the accused did not appear to be intentional, they did create a dangerous situation that led to Payne’s death. If convicted, those charged with manslaughter could face prison sentences ranging from one to five years. The drug suppliers face much harsher penalties, with potential sentences of four to 15 years in prison.

The Investigation: Following a post-mortem, authorities revealed that toxicology tests showed traces of alcohol, cocaine, and a prescription antidepressant in Payne’s system. The cause of death was determined to be “multiple trauma” and “internal and external hemorrhage” from the fall. Medical reports suggest that Payne may have been unconscious or semi-conscious at the time of the fall, ruling out the possibility of a conscious or voluntary act.

Roger Nores’ Account: In a statement to TMZ after Payne’s death, Roger Nores, who was with the singer shortly before his fall, described Payne as “playful and happy” when they parted ways about an hour before the tragic incident.

Events Leading to the Tragedy: Earlier, hotel staff had called emergency services twice, reporting that Payne had consumed excessive drugs and alcohol and was damaging his hotel room. Authorities later found substances and broken furniture in the room.

Liam Payne’s Legacy:Liam Payne rose to fame as a member of the globally successful boy band One Direction, which formed on The X Factor in 2010. After the band went on hiatus in 2016, Payne pursued a solo career. His death has left fans and loved ones devastated, and his funeral in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, was attended by his former bandmates—Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Zayn Malik—as well as his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, and former partner Cheryl, with whom he shared a son.

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Crowds gathered near the park’s Peter Pan statue, where they placed handwritten letters, teddy bears, balloons, photos and flowers, according to photos shared from the memorial. The scene created what looked like a scrapbook of both the singer’s life and the fans whose lives he touched.

Several fans at the memorial told CNN that being able to mourn Payne with other 1D fans gave them a sense of community and a feeling that they were among family.

The mood appeared to be both somber and celebratory. Some fans held each other as they cried. One group of people told CNN they had been collecting notes from other fans in a journal they hoped would one day reach Payne’s family.

At times, attendees would sing some of the band’s best-known songs, including “Story of My Life,” “Night Changes” and “That’s What Makes You Beautiful,” according to footage posted online.

The Hyde Park memorial is one of many fan-organized vigils held throughout the weekend, with Payne’s supporters paying tribute to the singer in London, Japan, Australia and US, among others. In the wake of Payne’s death, One Direction’s supporters, once connected in their youthful appreciation of the band, are coming back together in person and online.

In Paris, mourners gathered around and sang along with a man who played an acoustic version of One Direction’s song “Little Things,” video footage showed.

“If you ever feel alone, don’t. You were never on your own,” read one note, citing the lyrics from 1D’s song “Don’t Forget Where You Belong,” left at the memorial held in Milan on Sunday.

One young woman who attended a tribute in New York City told CNN affiliate WCBS, “It feels nice to know we’re not alone in it, because I think it’s important to surround yourself with people who understand what you’re going through.”

Fans finding support online

While some have gathered at one of the many memorials throughout the UK and the US, others are connecting on social media.

One Direction fan accounts, particularly on X, were popular hubs for news and community engagement during the group’s heyday in the early 2010s.

Joseph Azar, who created @1DAlert on X back when the site was called Twitter, told CNN last week that they slowly stopped using the account after the members of One Direction announced their hiatus in 2015. At its peak, the account had more than 450,000 followers.

When Azar heard the news about Payne’s death last week, he said he didn’t know what to do or who to talk to. Then he remembered thousands of people still followed @1DAlert and “I knew this was the best place for me to be.”

“I knew that not only did I need this account to mourn, but thousands of other people did too,’ he said.

Azar said since restarting the account, many people have reached out to say how happy they were to see that the account was active again but sad given the circumstances. Azar organized a listening party on Thursday night to celebrate Payne’s music and songwriting.

“I hope I have been able to offer some peace for fellow fans,” Azar said.

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