Liam Payne's Toxicology Report Reveals Drugs in System at Time of Death
A preliminary toxicology report revealed that Liam Payne had substances in his system at the time of his tragic fall from a third-story hotel balcony in Argentina. This incident occurred on October 16, 2024, in Buenos Aires.
Details of the Investigation
According to an official who shared details with the New York Times, the toxicology tests indicated the presence of drugs when the former One Direction member fell. Local authorities in Argentina confirmed that the report has been delivered to prosecutors who are looking into the circumstances surrounding his death. The final toxicology results are still pending.
Findings from the Hotel Room
On October 17, the National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office released a statement indicating that narcotics and alcoholic beverages were found in Payne's hotel room. As part of their investigation, authorities interviewed three hotel staff members and two women who had been with Payne shortly before his death but had left the hotel prior to the incident.
Prosecutors noted, "The investigation aims to establish the events leading to the musician's death and determine any potential involvement of third parties." Furthermore, they found that 25 injuries on Payne’s body were consistent with those typical of a fall from such a height. Forensic experts also reported no defensive wounds, suggesting that Payne may not have had the ability to react to protect himself during the fall.
Payne's Previous Struggles with Sobriety
Although details surrounding his death are still being uncovered, it is known that Liam Payne had previously spoken candidly about his battles with substance use. He referred to a time when he was struggling with addiction, recalling in a 2021 podcast that he felt "bloated out" and described his state during those times as a "pills-and-booze face." In 2023, he underwent a 100-day rehabilitation program in Louisiana as part of his recovery process. In a video he shared on his YouTube channel, Payne mentioned needing time for himself and expressed a desire to reconnect with who he truly was.
As the investigation continues, authorities are working to piece together the events that led to this heartbreaking incident, while fans and loved ones remember the music and moments that Liam Payne brought to their lives.
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