Investigation into Liam Payne's Death Continues Amid Toxicology Reports
The tragic death of Liam Payne, the former One Direction member, has sparked a thorough investigation following his fall from the third floor of the Casa Sur hotel in Palermo, Argentina. The incident occurred last Wednesday, and the case is now under the jurisdiction of Andrés Madrea, head of the National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office No. 14. Geoff Payne, the musician's father, has traveled to Buenos Aires to oversee the repatriation of his son's body and has expressed a desire for a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Initial reports indicate that toxicological studies are ongoing, with preliminary findings suggesting that Payne had consumed a cocktail of drugs, including “pink cocaine” (a mixture of methamphetamine, ketamine, and MDMA), crack, and benzodiazepines. The Argentine prosecutor's office confirmed that narcotics and alcoholic beverages were found in his hotel room, alongside evidence of a drug addiction episode. Prosecutor Madrea has assured the family that no definitive conclusions can be drawn until the toxicological and histopathological studies are completed, which are crucial for determining the cause of death and the timeline of events leading to the fall.
Authorities have also been analyzing cell phones, computers, and security camera footage to reconstruct Payne's final hours. Witness statements have been collected from hotel staff and acquaintances, as investigators seek to clarify the circumstances that led to the 31-year-old's tragic demise.
