Staff at Buenos Aires Hotel Investigated for Supplying Drugs to Liam Payne Before Fatal Fall

Liam Payne’s tragic death: Clean from drugs, but preyed on by dealers in Buenos Aires hotel. Investigation ongoing

Drug Dealers Exploited Liam Payne in Buenos Aires, Close Friend Reveals: Investigations Ongoing

 

Buenos Aires, Argentina — Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer who tragically died at 31 after falling from a hotel window in Buenos Aires, had been clean from drugs and alcohol in the weeks leading up to his death, but was allegedly targeted by drug dealers at the hotel where he stayed, according to a close friend.

 

Payne’s battle with substance abuse had been long and public. The star had entered rehab multiple times over the years, seeking treatment for alcohol and drug dependency. However, in recent months, Payne had made significant strides toward sobriety, supported by a new psychiatrist in Miami. His friends and family believed he was on a promising path, as he hoped to start a fresh chapter with his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy.

 

But during a trip to Argentina, where Payne was renewing his U.S. visa, local drug dealers reportedly preyed on his vulnerabilities, supplying him with narcotics that may have led to the tragic fall at the Casa Sur Hotel on October 16.

 

Payne’s friend revealed that the singer had been clean for several weeks and was looking forward to starting a new life. "Liam had been doing everything to stay clean. He had gone through rehab more than once, and it looked like he was on the road to recovery,” the friend said. “But when he got to the hotel, people there started offering him drugs.”

 

Police reports suggest that the hotel staff at Casa Sur were involved in smuggling drugs into Payne’s room. Investigators discovered white powder, believed to be cocaine and crack cocaine, as well as other drug-related items, hidden in a Dove soap box in Payne's suite. Authorities are currently analyzing these substances to confirm their nature.

 

The hotel cleaner and another employee are under investigation for their role in smuggling the narcotics. One taxi, ordered in Payne’s name, was traced to the cleaner's home, prompting his dismissal and police questioning. Investigators are also probing the hotel’s alleged connection to a notorious drug supplier from a poverty-stricken neighborhood in Lomas de Zamora, 15 miles away from the hotel.

 

The National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office is treating Payne’s death as "inconclusive" as they await toxicology results, which could take up to 15 days. Lead prosecutor Marcelo Roma is overseeing the investigation, focusing on how Payne’s drug consumption may have contributed to the fatal fall from the hotel window. The postmortem confirmed that Payne died from multiple injuries, but the exact role that narcotics played is yet to be determined.

 

Payne’s family, led by his father Geoff Payne, has been working with Argentine authorities to repatriate the singer’s body to the UK. Geoff Payne arrived in Buenos Aires last week to formally identify his son, and plans for Payne's funeral are underway, with services expected to take place in November.

 

The global response to Payne’s death has been overwhelming, with tributes pouring in from fans and fellow musicians. Vigils and gatherings have been held in various cities, including London, Manchester, and Paris, where fans came together to remember Payne and the music that touched so many lives. As an integral part of One Direction, Payne contributed to shaping the sound and culture of a generation, leaving behind an enduring legacy in pop music.

 

Despite the circumstances surrounding his death, many are choosing to remember Payne for his music, resilience, and dedication to his family, particularly his young son Bear, born in 2017. Payne often spoke lovingly about fatherhood, revealing how his son was a central part of his life and journey toward healing.

 

For Payne’s fans, the tragic end to his life is a stark reminder of the dangers of addiction and the vulnerabilities of those in recovery. As investigations continue, there is hope that the truth will come to light and justice will be served for those responsible for exacerbating Payne’s struggles in his final days.