The investigation into the tragic death of Liam Payne, former member of One Direction, has uncovered new and shocking details that change what we thought we knew about his final moments.
Payne died on October 16, 2024, after falling from the balcony of his hotel room at Casa Azul in Buenos Aires. While it was initially considered an accident, the case has taken a new turn with three individuals now under investigation for their involvement in the events leading up to his death.
Recently leaked security footage shows Payne being escorted to his room by three people just minutes before the incident. In the video, he appears visibly upset, raising questions about his mental and physical state at the time.
Liam Payne’s final moments retraced, including ex-One Direction star’s disturbing behaviour 30 minutes before he fell 40ft to his death from a hotel balcony https://t.co/M7pPWWegsa pic.twitter.com/zVERqSgN9R
— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) November 23, 2024
One theory being explored suggests that one of the suspects supplied Payne with drugs that impaired his judgment. These substances may have affected his behavior, prompting the others to take him to his room. This matches details from the emergency call, which described Payne as being in an agitated and distressed state.
The video footage suggests that Liam Payne was resisting being taken to his room, according to the police investigation. Once inside, he appeared to lose control, breaking several items and attempting to escape through the balcony—a choice that tragically led to his death.
A post-mortem toxicology report found a combination of alcohol, cocaine, and sertraline, a strong antidepressant, in Payne’s system. Experts believe this mix of substances likely contributed to his distressed state and his decision to try escaping through the balcony. Forensic investigators concluded that Payne was not fully aware of his actions at the time of his fall, ruling out intentional suicide.
Prosecutor Andrés Madrea, who is in charge of the case, explained that the investigation is focused on understanding the roles and responsibilities of those involved in the events leading up to Liam Payne’s death. Authorities have gathered witness accounts and reviewed hours of security footage to piece together the singer’s final moments. Reports show that Payne was taken to his room twice on the day he died, and both times he seemed to be in a visibly agitated state.
The case has attracted significant media attention and deeply affected Payne’s fans around the world. Video of the singer being forcefully escorted to his room by hotel staff has circulated widely, raising serious questions about the circumstances surrounding his death. Investigators are continuing to work on uncovering all the details and determining whether more people might be held accountable.
Teardrops is out now 💧 Lyric video, 6pm (GMT) today.https://t.co/Be0lHTwQSO pic.twitter.com/SmmjCm5SGr
— Liam (@LiamPayne) March 1, 2024
The heartbreaking question remains: Could his death have been prevented if different actions had been taken?
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