Fans have been feverishly speculating about the moments that preceded formerOne DirectionstarLiam Payne’sfatal45-foot plungefrom his hotel room’s balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 16.
Argentinian authorities have been investigating the incident, with initial findings pointing toward adrug-fueled episodethat forced staffers to contact the police over the singer’s alleged “aggressive” behavior before his demise.
HighlightsLiam Payne fell 45 feet from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on Oct 16.Police suspect a drug-fueled episode before his fatal plunge.Fans believe Payne jumped trying to reach the pool after being denied entry.Evidence of drugs and erratic behavior found in Payne’s hotel room.
A widely shared fan theory suggests that Payne got into an altercation with the hotel’s attendants after being denied entry to the pool due to his state, deciding to leap into the pool from his room in defiance.
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Fans are claiming that Liam Payne had jumped from his 45-foot balcony in a misjudged attempt to dive into the pool after staff denied him entry
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Pictures of Payne’s hotel room and testimony from the CasaSur Palermo Hotel staff lend credence to the theory, as the photos paint a grim picture of his final moments.
Argentinian police discovered the room indisarray, with drugs scattered throughout. It’s believed that Payne had become violent, as his television was dented, and traces of cocaine were found alongside a half-finished glass of champagne.
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In the bathroom, items typically used for heroin administration were also found, including wax and aluminum foil, which lay strewn in the bathtub alongside charred remains of drug paraphernalia.
As the details of theincidentspread online, fans began trying to piece together the reasons behind the singer’s actions, pointing to an infamous trend of tourists jumping from hotel balconies.
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Investigators have declined to confirm or deny any theories regarding the mental or physical state of the singer leading up to the incident, choosing instead to wait for the autopsy and toxicology reports, which are due to be revealed in the coming days.
These findings are expected to be crucial in identifying Payne’s drug dealer and bringing him to justice.
Fans of the singer have begun piecing together a timeline of events that may have negatively affected Payne’s mental state
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The celebrity was known to have struggled with mental health and addiction for years. In a 2021podcast appearance, he opened up about his substance abuse, confessing that he did not know what his “rock bottom” would look like.
Testimony from Payne’s ex-fiancée, Maya Henry, has also provided further evidence of the singer’s erratic behavior, including frequent threats of self-harm, according to her. “People will blame you for this,” he told Henry at one point.
Fans believe a similar situation arose when his girlfriend,Kate Cassidy, decided to leave him alone in Argentina and return to London, admitting she was unable to handle being in the Latin American country any longer.
While it’s unclear whether the couple argued before her departure, Payne posted a series of seemingly happy photos of them together on Snapchat just minutes before his fall.
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His local fans gathered outside the hotel to hold vigils in Payne’s honor. Online, his followers engaged in heated discussions about his passing.
While some believed the singer had jumped in a misjudged attempt at getting into the pool, others pointed out that his room’s balcony did not align with the water, being to its left and above a lounging area instead.
“His room was on the left side, not in front of the pool but in front of the decking and restaurant,” one wrote.
“He probably misjudged the distance needed to land in the water,” another stated.
“Beyond shocking.” Netizens are scrambling to find an explanation for the singer’s actions, taking to social media to mourn his passing
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