POLICE have questioned five people in relation to Liam Payne’s sudden death and suggested criminal charges could be handed out in this probe.
The former One Direction star died after he fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday.
One of Liam Payne’s last posts was a Snapchat video[/caption]
Police have reportedly questioned five people in relation to the ex-One Direction members death[/caption]
Police shared details about their investigation into the musicians shock death[/caption]
Cops reported that Liam’s room was allegedly discovered trashed as various items had been smashed and broken.
Worrying images also appeared to show white powder and burnt aluminium foil in his room after he tragically fell, according to Argentine media.
Police will test these supposed items to see if they were illegal substances.
An autopsy found the star died from severe “internal and external haemorrhaging” from the fall, and added that Liam could have been unconscious at the time.
Prosecutors have reportedly also questioned five people directly after the music star was found.
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These individuals have included two women, thought to have been with Liam, 31, before his death, and three employees at the Casa Sur hotel the musician had stayed at, according to the Argentine outlet Clarin.
Police reportedly added that the two women had left the hotel before Liam’s death.
Hotel staff stated the star reacted “erratically,” in a 911 call, and said he “could be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.”
Cops are reportedly looking to make two criminal charges in relation to Wednesday’s incident.
Local media have claimed these could be in relation to a “supply of narcotics and facilitating a place for their consumption.”
Liam was also allegedly seen arguing with a mystery woman at the hotel just three hours before the fatal incident.
A guest staying at the Casa Sur hotel, Michael Fleischmann, claimed the musician was “very upset” and shouted about money in front of other people.
Fleischmann told the local newspaper The Buenos Aires Herald that the incident occurred around 2pm local time.
Liam was found dead just after 5pm.
White powder and burnt aluminium foil were allegedly found in the pop star’s hotel room[/caption]
Burnt aluminium was also supposedly seen in the bath[/caption]
The American claimed he heard the singer say: “I’ll give you US$20,000 dollars just because I can. I have US$55 million and I like to help people.”
Liam travelled to Argentina with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy, 25, earlier this month to watch his ex-bandmate Niall Horan perform in the country.
The couple extended their stay but the American actress revealed she was ready to go home after two weeks.
“Honestly, love South America but I hate staying in one place for too long. And we were supposed to be there for, like, five days, turned into two weeks,” Kate said in a TikTok video before Liam’s death.
“I was just like, ‘I need to go home’.”
Kate appeared in Liam’s final social media video that he posted minutes before his death.
The singer uploaded a video, which appeared to have been filmed days prior, where the pair were seen eating and talking about their plans for the day.
WORRIED FAMILY
Liam’s friends had become so worried about the star’s drinking and alleged drug use that they were planning an intervention with him this week, a source told The Sun.
His close ones said the singer has been in a dark place for the past few weeks.
They added Liam was struggling with his career and personal life.
This comes as reports suggested the singer was dropped by his record label Universal just days before the tragic incident.
“We are devastated by the tragic passing of Liam Payne,” Universal said in a statement after his death.
“His legacy will live on through his music and the countless fans he inspired and who adored him.
“We send our deepest condolences to Liam’s family and loved ones.”
Liam Payne had visited Argentina with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy[/caption]
Fans paid their tributes to the pop star with a candle lit vigil outside the hotel[/caption]
One Direction statements in full
We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing. In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say.
But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly.
The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever. For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us.
We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam. – Louis, Zayn, Niall and Harry.
Louis Tomlinson wrote: “His experience from a young age, his perfect pitch, his stage presence, his gift for writing. The list goes on.
“Thank you for shaping us Liam.
“I want you to know that if Bear ever needs me I will be the Uncle he needs in his life and tell him stories of how amazing his dad was.
“I wish I got a chance to say goodbye and tell you one more time how much I loved you.”
Zayn Malik said: “Liam I have found myself talking out loud to you, hoping you can hear me, I can’t help but think selfishly that there was so many more conversations for us to have in our lives.
“I never got to thank you for supporting me through some of the most difficult times in my life.
“When I was missing home as a 17-year-old kid, you would always be there with a positive outlook and reassuring smile and let me know you were my friend and that I was loved.”
He added: “When it came to the music, Liam, you were the most qualified in every sense.
“I knew nothing in comparison, I was a novice child with no experience and you were already a professional.
“I lost a brother when you left us and can’t explain to you what I’d give to just give you a hug one last time and say goodbye to you properly.
“I will cherish all the memories I have with you in my heart forever”.
And Harry Styles wrote: “I am truly devastated by Liam’s passing.
“His greatest joy was making other people happy, and it was an honour to be alongside him as he did it.
“Liam lived wide open, with his heart on his sleeve, he had an energy for life that was infectious.
“He was warm, supportive, and incredibly loving.
“The years we spent together will forever remain among the most cherished years of my life. I will miss him always, my lovely friend.
“My heart breaks for Karen, Geoff, Nicola and Ruth, his son Bear, and all those around the world who knew and loved him, as I did.”
