Liam Payne tragically fell to his death from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on October 16 while attempting to escape.
Witnesses and surveillance footage indicate he was intoxicated and resisted hotel staff trying to confine him to his room.
Despite staff warnings to emergency services about his potential danger, he was left alone shortly before the fall124.
A bag containing pills and a whiskey bottle was found on a lower balcony, suggesting he planned to retrieve it after jumping down125. Authorities have ruled out suicide and are investigating the hotel’s responsibility67
Liam Payne’s previous attempts to escape hotel balconies involved a notable incident in September 2024, where he escaped from a Florida rental house using a garden hose while under the influence of drugs.
His bodyguard had tried to keep him inside due to concerns about his behavior
. In October 2024, at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, hotel staff were aware of his intent to escape via the balcony but left him alone after escorting him back to his room, leading to his tragic fall shortly thereafter
Hotel staff at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel were aware of Liam Payne’s intention to use the balcony to escape.
After escorting him back to his room, they left him alone despite concerns for his safety. A 911 call made by a staff member expressed fears that Payne might harm himself due to the open balcony, stating, “I don’t know whether his life may be in danger” 124.
Shortly after this call, Payne tragically fell from the balcony, highlighting the staff’s failure to ensure his safety despite their awareness of the risks involved
Hotel staff at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel were aware of Liam Payne’s intention to escape through the balcony.
After escorting him back to his room, they left him alone despite concerns about his safety. A 911 call made by a staff member indicated fears for Payne’s life due to the open balcony, stating, “I don’t know whether his life may be in danger” 15.
Although they removed a mirror to prevent damage, they did not implement further security measures to ensure he remained safe, ultimately leading to his tragic fall shortly after being left alone
