It’s been a tragic end to Liam Payne’s trip to Buenos Aires, and now shocking new details are emerging about the horrific accident.
According to reports, CCTV allegedly captured the moment Payne fell from his hotel balcony on October 16, revealing the devastating final moments of the former One Direction star’s life.
Liam Payne was on vacation in Argentina with his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, earlier this month.
Embed from Getty ImagesThe One Direction singer and influencer was reportedly enjoying the city not long after attending a concert of his former bandmate, Niall Horan.
According to Argentinian journalist Paula Varela, the CCTV footage allegedly shows Payne losing consciousness before his fall from the CasaSur Palermo Hotel’s third floor.
Embed from Getty ImagesAuthorities are reportedly keeping the footage private as investigations continue into what happened that night.
Authorities suspect Payne may have been in a “psychotic episode” brought on by substances when he fell.
Embed from Getty ImagesThe toxicology reports suggest Payne had taken a cocktail of drugs called “pink cocaine,” which includes methamphetamine, ketamine, and MDMA, along with crack cocaine and benzodiazepines.
Due to the mixture of drugs in his system, Payne”did not adopt a reflexive posture to protect himself” during the fall.
Embed from Getty ImagesVarela claims that a night-shift worker at the hotel is under investigation for allegedly supplying Payne with drugs.
This employee, who apparently had a friendly rapport with Payne, reportedly went against orders and delivered the substances to Payne’s room.
According to Varela, the worker even ordered a car through a ride-hailing app as a favor to Payne.
Embed from Getty ImagesShe dubbed this a “massive error” and said authorities are examining what exactly was transported to Payne’s hotel room that evening.
The now-suspended worker, who Varela describes as “cherished” and a “good employee,” allegedly went out of his way to fulfill Payne’s request.
Embed from Getty ImagesNow, unfortunately, he is facing serious scrutiny as the investigation delves deeper into any potential drug distribution connections.
After Payne’s death, his father, Geoff Payne, flew to Buenos Aires to bring his son’s body home.
Embed from Getty ImagesHowever, he met with local prosecutor Andres Madrea, who explained they needed time to complete the toxicology report before allowing him to bring Payne back to the UK.
According to Argentina’s emergency medical officials, Payne fell into the hotel’s inner courtyard, suffering catastrophic injuries on impact.
Embed from Getty ImagesAlberto Crescenti, Buenos Aires’s head of emergency medical services, said that responders arrived swiftly but were faced with a grim scene — Payne’s injuries were just too extensive for any hope of revival, Crescenti explained.
The autopsy revealed details: Payne’s injuries were both massive and widespread, including severe internal and external hemorrhaging.
Embed from Getty ImagesTragically, he sustained more than 25 life-threatening injuries.
As new details about Payne’s passing surface, fans around the world have been in shock and disbelief over the sudden loss.