A travel YouTuber , Leonel Esteban Borroni, who was arrested on suspicion of possessing child pornography, was found dead in an apparent suicide just hours later. The Argentinian influencer, known as 'Un Leon Viajero' (A Lion Traveller), had sent farewell messages to his loved ones before police raided his home. After he failed to respond to calls, family members discovered him dead at his residence on the outskirts of Buenos Aires.
While police sources suggest that the 40-year-old took his own life, they are awaiting autopsy results for confirmation. Borroni had been arrested following the alleged discovery of child pornography on his electronic devices and was released on bail just hours after appearing before a judge as part of an ongoing investigation into human trafficking and sexual abuse. The judge informed Borroni that he was under investigation as part of this probe.
READ MORE: Missionary's dad heard horror moment young couple ambushed in Haiti slaying Borroni was known online as 'Un Leon Viajero' (A Lion Traveller) ( Image: Leonel Esteban Borroni/Instagram) Borroni was one of a group arrested as part of the police probe ( Image: Leonel Esteban Borroni/Instagram) According to reports, it is believed that the influencer did not answer any questions about the alleged child pornography. The arrest came after a tip-off from Argentine authorities regarding child exploitation, leading to several search warrants being executed near Buenos Aires. Another five men and a woman.
