New details surrounding the tragic death of Liam Payne have surfaced, offering a glimpse into his final hours at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The former One Direction member’s sudden death has raised numerous questions, particularly regarding the events leading up to the fatal fall. Recently released CCTV footage from the hotel shows the 31-year-old being escorted back to his hotel room by three men, believed to be hotel staff. Although Payne appeared to be conscious in the footage, shortly after being returned to his room, he tragically fell to his death.
The timeline of Payne’s last moments has become increasingly concerning. According to the police investigation, Payne was intoxicated, with traces of alcohol, cocaine, and prescription antidepressants in his system at the time of his death. In the video, he is seen being carried by hotel staff, though he is conscious and maintains an upright posture. Investigators suggest that Payne may have been trying to escape from his third-floor room when he fell, pointing to the discovery of a brown duffel bag with a note that read “for Liam” and contained pills and alcohol on a second-floor balcony below his room. The bag was found just moments before his fatal fall, leading to speculation that Payne might have dropped it as he attempted to climb down.
Further details, including reports from eyewitnesses, support the theory that Payne was struggling to remain in his hotel room. Security footage shows him resisting the return to his room, where staff had to use a master key to gain entry. Sources close to the situation have also noted that Payne, who had a history of mental health struggles, often disliked being alone in hotel rooms, a condition he reportedly experienced frequently during his time with One Direction. A troubling pattern of erratic behavior had also been noted in the days leading up to his death, with Payne reportedly causing disturbances in the hotel lobby.
In the days before his passing, Payne’s substance use appeared to escalate. The singer had ordered multiple bottles of whiskey and had been seeking drugs, including a request for “6 grams” of cocaine, which was reportedly fulfilled by his close friend Roger Nores. Despite his visibly impaired state, Nores left Payne alone around 4 p.m., only to later discover that Payne had fallen to his death just hours later. A 911 call made shortly before the incident revealed hotel employees’ concern over Payne’s balcony, specifically mentioning it as they called for help.
The aftermath of Payne’s death has been marked by both sadness and controversy. Following the release of the surveillance footage, Payne’s girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, expressed her heartbreak, feeling that her partner’s life could have been saved had the situation been handled differently. Meanwhile, Payne’s former bandmate, Zayn Malik, who attended the funeral, paid a poignant tribute to the late star during his concert on November 23, dedicating a message to Payne’s memory: “Liam Payne 1993-2024 Love You bro.”
As the investigation continues, questions remain about the involvement of those around Payne, with some individuals arrested in connection to his death. A former hotel employee and an alleged drug dealer have been accused of supplying him with narcotics, and a charge of abandonment has been leveled against Payne’s friend Nores, who left him alone in his final hours. While the investigation is ongoing, the case has already raised serious concerns about the pressures of fame, substance abuse, and the need for greater support for mental health.
