Liam Payne’s Death: Cocaine Found in Preliminary Toxicology Report

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An initial toxicology report for ex-One Direction singer Liam Payne, who died last week after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, revealed the presence of cocaine in his system, an Argentine official disclosed.

Final toxicology results are expected to be released in several weeks. However, the preliminary report, provided to local prosecutors on Monday, indicated evidence of cocaine exposure. The official cautioned that these initial findings do not accurately measure the concentration of the substance in Payne’s blood at the time of his death.


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The official, who requested anonymity due to the lack of authorization to speak to the press, noted that the preliminary report was extensively covered by local media on Monday.

Argentina’s public prosecution is investigating the abrupt and unexpected death, a standard procedure in such cases. Payne’s autopsy confirmed that the injuries causing his death were consistent with a fall from a three-story height. Prosecutors have ruled out any involvement by others.

Investigators discovered narcotics and alcohol amidst broken objects and furniture in Payne’s hotel room. Authorities speculate that the 31-year-old singer experienced a substance abuse-induced breakdown, potentially leading to his fatal fall from the balcony while in a state of “semi or total unconsciousness.”

Photos published in local media displayed powder resembling cocaine on a table and a damaged TV screen. Police also found a blister pack of clonazepam, a central nervous system depressant, along with over-the-counter medications scattered among Payne’s belongings. Shortly before his death, the hotel manager called emergency services to report a guest behaving aggressively under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Investigators are attempting to identify the source of the drugs Payne consumed at the CasaSur Hotel in Palermo, a fashionable district of Buenos Aires. Statements have been collected from at least three hotel staff members and two women who visited Payne’s room a few hours prior to his death.

Fans and prominent figures in the pop music industry have expressed profound grief over Payne’s passing.

Payne’s father, Geoff Payne, remained in Buenos Aires on Monday, meeting with prosecutors and other officials to arrange the repatriation of his son’s remains. Argentine authorities anticipate releasing the body next week, allowing Geoff Payne to return to England for a funeral. On Sunday, hundreds of devoted One Direction fans assembled to mourn the late artist.