Argentina journey influencer Leonel Esteban Borroni was found useless simply hours after getting accused of possessing youngster porn with intent to distribute.
The 40-year-old content material creator’s physique had been found by his brother-in-law at his dwelling on the outskirts of Buenos Aires on Might 17, native media reported.
The influencer’s mom reportedly despatched the relative there to analyze after Borroni failed to answer calls.
In accordance with police reviews, the deceased was discovered hanging from a skylight together with his fingers and legs certain with plastic ties with authorities suspecting that he may’ve restrained himself.
Police suspect that Borroni took his personal life, however are presently ready on outcomes from the post-mortem.
The Youtuber had reportedly left farewell messages on his cellular phone, during which he claimed he was “depressed” in regards to the youngster pornography case in opposition to him.
Authorities had reportedly raided Borroni’s home on Thursday, discovering digital units with express content material that includes minors.
Nonetheless, they didn’t arrest him on the time.
Officers additionally detained six different adults between 20 and 50 years previous, together with a bodily schooling trainer, through the operation, which is a part of an ongoing human trafficking and sexual abuse investigation.
Borroni subsequently appeared earlier than a choose on Friday, however reportedly refused to reply questions pertaining to the costs.
The influencer — often called the “Traveling Lion” on-line — grew to become a fixture on social resulting from his distinctive travelogues, which noticed him journey the globe through motorbike.
Borroni regularly posted these motorbike diaries on his Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok channels, the place he collectively amassed over 300,000 followers earlier than he died.
In his last put up on TikTok every week in the past, Borroni might be seen touring by Suriname on his bike.
