The investigation into the untimely death of former One Direction member Liam Payne has taken a new direction with revelations from a key figure involved.
Braian Paiz, a waiter in Buenos Aires, has come forward with claims that he partied with Payne and used cocaine with him, but insists he never accepted payment for drugs, despite being offered a Rolex by the pop star. This disclosure adds another layer to the complex narrative surrounding Payne's demise on October 16, 2024, at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel.
Liam Payne, who was born on August 29, 1993, in Wolverhampton, England, had been open about his struggles with addiction and mental health. His sudden death at the age of 31 shocked fans and the entertainment world alike.
The singer-songwriter, known for hits like "Night Changes" and "Kiss You," was reportedly celebrating over 100 days of sobriety just months before his passing. However, the circumstances leading up to his death paint a different picture.
According to reports, Paiz spent time with Payne on two occasions in the singer's hotel room, just days before the fatal incident. During these encounters, they consumed whiskey and used drugs, but Paiz maintains he was not acting as a dealer.
Despite refusing monetary compensation, he accepted a keepsake from Payne, the details of which remain undisclosed until the airing of TMZ’s documentary, "TMZ Investigates: Liam Payne: Who's to Blame?"
The investigation has placed Paiz under scrutiny, along with four other individuals, as prosecutors attempt to piece together the events that led to Payne's death.
Among those implicated is Roger Nores, a close friend of Payne, who faces potential charges for abandonment and allegedly supplying drugs to the singer. Eyewitness accounts, including one from Bret Watson, who reportedly witnessed Payne's fall, have been crucial in the ongoing inquiry.
Key details have emerged about the night before Payne's death. Prosecutors outline that the British icon ordered multiple bottles of whiskey and sent text messages to Nores requesting "6 grams," believed to refer to "pink cocaine," which was later detected in his system. Despite hotel staff being aware of Payne's intention to leave via the balcony, questions remain as to why he was left unsupervised.
The documentary set to air on Fox will delve deeper into the broader circumstances surrounding Payne's death, including allegations of neglect and drug supply by those in his inner circle. The investigation continues to unravel the complexities of Payne's final days, shedding light on the challenges he faced and the people who were part of his life during those critical moments.
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