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Liam Payne: New investigation details final hours in Buenos Aires
New investigative documents and surveillance footage from the Argentine police have provided extensive details regarding the final hours of former One Direction singer Liam Payne before his death in October 2024. The materials, totaling approximately 3,000 documents and photos, reconstruct his time at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires.
Evidence shows Payne was under the influence of multiple substances, including alcohol, cocaine, crack, and “pink cocaine” (a mixture containing ketamine, MDMA, and methamphetamine). Surveillance footage captured him moving unsteadily through the hotel, interacting with staff, and spending time with two sex workers. Reports indicate Payne had requested drugs and alcohol in his room shortly before the incident.
Witnesses and documents suggest a volatile atmosphere; hotel staff described his stay as “complicated,” and reports mention disputes regarding payments. Investigators have ruled out suicide, suggesting the fall from his third-story balcony was an accident occurring while he was in a state of altered consciousness. While several individuals were initially charged with manslaughter or drug supply, some charges were dropped in early 2025, while others await trial.
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Argentina Police · Buenos Aires · CasaSur Palermo Hotel · Geoff Payne · Liam Payne · One Direction
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Surveillance footage showed Payne swinging on a pole outside the hotel at approximately 3:20 AM. pagesix.com · www.fanpage.it · www.voici.fr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Braian Paiz and Ezequiel Pereyra are awaiting trial on charges of supplying drugs to Payne. pagesix.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Payne's toxicology report indicated the presence of crack, cocaine, and a depressant. pagesix.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Liam Payne died after falling from a third-story balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel. pagesix.com · www.voici.fr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Manslaughter charges against hotel manager Gilda Martin and receptionist Esteban Grassi were dropped. pagesix.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Payne was under the influence of 'pink cocaine', which contains ketamine, MDMA, and methamphetamine. pagesix.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Argentine police released over 3,000 pages of documents, photos, and reports regarding the investigation. pagesix.com · www.fanpage.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Investigators suggest the fall may have been an accident caused by loss of balance while attempting to exit the room, rather than suicide. www.voici.fr