The untimely death of former One Direction member Liam Payne has sparked outrage online about the need for justice. User X is posting with the hashtag #JusticeForLiam, mourning him and demanding accountability.
It was later reported that three people faced initial charges in connection with the death of Payne, who plunged from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on October 16.
Many people have sympathized with Payne’s story, especially with the injuries he endured coming to light.
Online chats reveal bruises and injuries that exist to raise even more questions about what led to his death.
One user mentioned, “The bruises on his arms looked like the fingers of someone grabbing him by force,” and another mentioned more marks on his neck.
This has led some to speculate whether he was actually beaten to death before he died.
Additionally, eyewitness reports and video footage shared via social media have intensified that debate.
In a video Liam uploaded in September, the user recalled an instance when he revealed that “She keeps making me do stunts. Please send help.” This raised concerns about his welfare and that he could be exploited and abused.
This is really heartbreaking. He was screaming for help and the people who NEEDED to hear him weren’t listening ❤️ WE HEAR YOU THO LIAM. We will do anything, literally ANYTHING to get you out of there right now ❤️🩹🫂#FreeLiam pic.twitter.com/WVRKi7sT8M
— 𖤐Mia𖤐 (@uhhidklouis) September 10, 2024
Another also tweeted: “I have a feeling something is wrong since he died and I truly believe someone beat him to the point where he couldn’t call for help.”
Others expressed similar views and called for an investigation into the details surrounding his death.
Also mentioned in the chat with many praising how strong he has been during this time was Liam’s father, Geoff. In his final moments, it is said he remained close to Liam and a candle was lit at the site in memory.
Users flocked to support the cause online, exchanging outrage and condolences with each other. The comments, “So sad, it makes my breath catch in my lungs,” shows how much tragedy has befallen those who keep up with Payne.
As discussions continue on the issues surrounding it, not all questions are answered. Indeed, one user asked why the coroner’s report said the other 25 injuries did not occur as a result of the fall, and people are calling for an investigation into these claims.
Advocates hope their voices will bring justice for Liam and shed light on the issues of abuse and accountability at the heart of this tragic case as the situation continues to unfold.
New development
According to CNN, the suspects in Payne’s death include a hotel employee and a suspected drug trafficker, Argentina’s National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor’s Office said. They are being charged with “abandonment of a person before death, supply and distribution of drugs”.
Payne, 31 years old, fell from the third floor of the CasaSur Palermo hotel and died. At the time of his death, toxicology reports found alcohol, cocaine and prescription antidepressants in his body.
Medical examinations showed that Payne’s injuries were consistent with a fall from a height and ruled out self-inflicted injuries or the involvement of a third party, the prosecutor’s office said.
After reviewing evidence including more than 800 hours of footage, detectives are investigating three suspects.
Hotel staff allegedly provided cocaine to Payne on two occasions and one individual allegedly spent a significant amount of time with Payne during a visit to Buenos Aires.
Police said the third person was the person who supplied drugs to Payne a few days before his death.
They were able to extract Payne’s cell phone, reviewing his calls, text messages and social media communications.
Investigators believe that during his stay at the hotel from October 13 to 16, Payne purchased drugs from various local drug dealers.
Authorities spoke with two female escorts who were with Payne hours before his death. While they said they did not see him using drugs, they said he had been drinking.
Previously, Payne also shared about his problems with drugs and mental health. He publicly celebrated six months of sobriety in the summer of 2023 after starting treatment at a facility in the US. Earlier that year, a kidney infection delayed his scheduled South American tour.
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