At least three individuals have reportedly been investigated in connection to the death of Liam Payne.
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More Details On The Three Individuals Investigated
On Thursday, November 7, Clarín, an Argentine news outlet, published an update about the investigation into the singer’s death. Furthermore, the outlet reported that The National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor’s Office of Buenos Aires executed a search on “multiple locations.” This reportedly included the hotel where Payne was found deceased and “other properties located in Retiro, Tigre and Lomas de Zamora.”
Additionally, the outlet shared that police “are now seeing an Argentine friend” of Payne. Payne’s phone was reportedly searched after his death, and police determined the singer’s friend may be the “possible” supplier of the “substances [Payne] ingested before his death.”
Lastly, the outlet notes that two employees of Hotel Casa Sur de Palermo are also being investigated by police. Furthermore, Clarín notes that the homes of each employee have been raided. One of the two employees was reportedly “fired shortly after the incident.”
To note, ABC News reports that all three individuals have been detained by authorities. E! News has reportedly reached out to Buenos Aires authorities for comment.
More Details On The Passing Of Liam Payne
As The Shade Room previously reported, Payne was discovered deceased on October 16. At the time, authorities speculated he had fallen from the balcony of his third-floor hotel room. Additionally, authorities were uncertain if Payne’s fall was intentional or accidental.
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A preliminary autopsy report determined Payne passed away from multiple injuries. This reportedly included internal and external hemorrhaging, per The Shade Room. Additionally, Clarín notes that Payne was found with “pink cocaine” in his body, along with “cocaine, benzodiazepines, and crack.”
Here’s What Has Happened Since The Singer’s Death
According to Clarín, Payne’s body was repatriated to England on Wednesday, November 6. The singer’s father reportedly accompanied the body of his son on a British Airways flight. Furthermore, the outlet reports that the flight landed in London on Thursday morning.
Additionally, the outlet asserts that a date has not been confirmed for Payne’s funeral. However, it is expected to be a private event for “his closest circle to attend so that they can say goodbye for good.”
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