Police Intensify Investigation into Liam Payne’s Death, Raiding Homes of Friends and Hotel Staff
Police investigations into Liam Payne's death have intensified, resulting in recent raids on the homes of hotel staff and a friend linked to the former One Direction member. Investigators believe these individuals may have interacted with Payne prior to his fatal fall from a hotel balcony. The ongoing inquiry is exploring allegations of drug involvement leading up to the incident, as hotel records are scrutinized.
Authorities in Argentina are conducting an investigation into the death of former One Direction member Liam Payne. Following the incident at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel, police have executed raids at the homes of two hotel employees and a known associate of the singer, seeking critical evidence related to the case.
Police Conduct Raids in Ongoing Investigation
On Tuesday night, Argentine law enforcement officials searched the residences of two hotel workers and a supposed friend of Liam Payne. The investigation is focused on their interactions with Payne prior to his tragic fall from a third-floor balcony at the hotel last month. According to sources from Buenos Aires cited by TMZ, police believe the hotel employees may have been in contact with the singer before his death.
Examination and Allegations of Drug Use
Following the tragedy, officers had previously raided the same hotel and confiscated various electronic and paper documents. These actions were taken as part of the investigation into allegations that staff members may have provided drugs to Payne shortly before his fall. A post-mortem examination revealed that he suffered fatal head injuries during the incident. Authorities are exploring the possibility that he was in a state of unconsciousness, potentially induced by drug use, at the time of his death.
Emergency Calls and Erratic Behavior
A hotel reception employee made urgent emergency calls as Payne exhibited alarming behavior. In the first call, the worker reported that a guest was under the influence of drugs and causing chaos in his room. The receptionist subsequently made a second call, expressing concern that the guest's life might be in danger due to the presence of a balcony. Eyewitness reports indicated that Payne was acting erratically in the hotel lobby and had to be assisted back to his room by staff.
Tributes and Personal Reflections
Liam Payne was in Argentina to attend a concert by his former bandmate Niall Horan when the incident occurred. His girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, had been accompanying him but departed two days before his fatal fall. Following the tragedy, she expressed her heartbreak and the overwhelming sense of loss she experienced, stating that she felt 'at a complete loss' and requested privacy during this difficult time. Cassidy conveyed her enduring love for Payne, emphasizing the profound impact he had on her life.
