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Investigation into Liam Payne death in Buenos Aires

Overview

Investigations into the death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne, who died after falling from a third-story balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires on October 16, 2024, have yielded extensive new details through the release of approximately 3,000 police documents and photographs. Surveillance footage and internal hotel communications reconstruct his final hours, showing Payne walking unsteadily through corridors and interacting with staff. Hotel employees described him as a “complicated” guest, with instructions to handle him carefully due to aggressive behavior. Documents and toxicology reports confirm he had consumed significant amounts of alcohol, including whisky, and various drugs, specifically cocaine, crack cocaine, and ketamine. Recent investigative updates have further clarified his substance use, noting the presence of “pink cocaine” (a mixture containing ketamine, MDMA, and methamphetamine) in his system. Reports indicate Payne had requested drugs and alcohol in his room shortly before the incident and spent time with two sex workers. While initial reports focused on volatile behavior and substance use, investigators have noted that evidence—such as footage of Payne swinging on a pole outside the hotel—suggests the incident was an accidental fall rather than a deliberate act of suicide, noting he appeared to be in a state of semi or total unconsciousness. Regarding legal proceedings, while several individuals were initially facing charges of manslaughter and drug supply, some charges against hotel staff and a friend have since been dropped, while other legal actions await trial. The released files also include emotional testimony from Payne’s father, Geoff, who stated that during his struggles, his son “was not in control” and “was not Liam.” As of February 2025, manslaughter charges against hotel manager Gilda Martin, receptionist Esteban Grassi, and Payne’s friend Rogelio “Roger” Nores have been dropped.

Entities

Liam Payne · One Direction · Argentina Police · CasaSur Palermo Hotel · Buenos Aires

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Surveillance footage showed Payne swinging on a pole outside the hotel at approximately 3:20 AM.
[● 2 SOURCES] Argentine police released over 3,000 pages of documents, photos, and reports regarding the investigation.
[● 2 SOURCES] Liam Payne died after falling from a third-story balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Payne's toxicology report indicated the presence of crack, cocaine, and a depressant.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Payne was under the influence of 'pink cocaine', which contains ketamine, MDMA, and methamphetamine.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Manslaughter charges against hotel manager Gilda Martin and receptionist Esteban Grassi were dropped.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Braian Paiz and Ezequiel Pereyra are awaiting trial on charges of supplying drugs to Payne.
[○ 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.

Timeline

about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Liam Payne investigation: 3,000 police documents released
Argentine police released 3,000 documents and photos detailing Liam Payne’s final moments. Two individuals now face trial for allegedly supplying the drugs that contributed to his death.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 25 sources
Liam Payne: New investigation details final hours in Buenos Aires
New police documents and surveillance footage reveal the final hours of Liam Payne in Buenos Aires, detailing drug use and hotel interactions prior to his fatal fall from a balcony in October 2024.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 14 sources
Liam Payne's final hours detailed by escort witnesses
Liam Payne fell from a Buenos Aires hotel balcony on 16 Oct 2024; escort witnesses say he smashed a Rolex, hit the TV, used drugs and could not pay the $5,000 fee.

Sources

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