Liam Payne’s Death Raises Suspicion Amid Drug and Alcohol Concerns
Liam Payne, former One Direction singer, died under suspicious circumstances in Buenos Aires on Wednesday. Argentine prosecutors revealed Thursday that drugs and alcohol might have played a role in his death, though no third-party involvement was found.
Payne, 31, who rose to fame as a teenager, struggled with the pressures of global stardom. He was found dead after falling from his third-floor hotel room at Casa Sur Hotel in the Palermo neighborhood.
Fans and Media Swarm the Hotel
Fans and media flocked to the hotel after the tragic news spread worldwide. Payne’s former One Direction bandmates, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, and Louis Tomlinson, issued a joint statement expressing their devastation. They wrote, “The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever,” and hinted that more would be said when everyone was ready.
Chaotic Scene Inside the Hotel Room
Buenos Aires police described the scene inside Payne’s hotel room as chaotic. They found broken objects and furniture. Packs of clonazepam, energy supplements, and various medications were scattered around. Police also found evidence of alcohol and narcotics.
In the building’s courtyard, where Payne’s body was found, investigators retrieved a whiskey bottle, a lighter, and his cellphone.
Injuries Consistent With a Fall
The Argentine public prosecutor reported that Payne suffered internal bleeding and 25 traumatic injuries to his skull, limbs, and abdomen. The injuries were consistent with a fall and enough to cause death.
While no signs of foul play were evident, authorities considered Payne’s death suspicious due to his apparent substance use. Forensic experts noted the lack of defensive injuries on Payne’s hands, suggesting he may have lost consciousness before the fall. They believe he might have been experiencing a substance abuse episode at the time of his death.
Investigations and Toxicology Reports
Police have yet to determine if the fall was intentional or accidental. The results of toxicology tests are pending and could take weeks to be released. Medical examiners listed the cause of death as “multiple trauma” and “internal and external bleeding.”
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Investigators have taken statements from three hotel employees and two women who visited Payne’s room earlier that day. The women left the hotel before the fatal incident, and their testimonies are part of efforts to reconstruct Payne’s final moments.
Fans Gather to Mourn
Fans, both local and international, gathered at the Casa Sur Hotel to pay their respects. They sang One Direction hits, lit candles, and created a makeshift memorial outside the hotel. Many fans, overcome with grief, taped photos of Payne and left handwritten notes on a nearby tree.
Fifteen-year-old Melissa Acuña, attending the vigil, said, “It’s very painful that it’s gone so unexpectedly. I came here to honor him, because it would be an ugly way for him to go if we didn’t.”
Emergency Call and Police Response
Police responded to an emergency call from the hotel just after 5 p.m. The call described Payne as intoxicated and acting erratically. A hotel manager on the 911 call said, “He’s destroying the entire room, and we need you to send someone, please.”
Police initially stated Payne jumped from his balcony, but they did not clarify how they reached that conclusion or whether the jump was intentional. As investigations continue, the world mourns the loss of a beloved star gone too soon.
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