Geoff Payne, who came to Argentina to retrieve his son's body, wants a transparent and open investigation into his son's fatal fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.
- October 23, 2024
AceShowbiz - Geoff Payne, the father of late pop star Liam Payne, is assisting Argentine authorities in their investigation into his son's fatal fall from a hotel balcony. Liam Payne, a former One Direction singer, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, after falling from a third-floor balcony. He was 31 years old.
A partial autopsy revealed that Payne had "multiple substances" in his system at the time of his death, including "pink cocaine." Toxicological and histopathological studies are still pending.
Geoff Payne arrived in Buenos Aires on Friday, October 18, and expressed his desire to assist in the investigation. According to the National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office No. 14, he is willing to testify about his son's life and provide any information that may aid the probe.
Authorities are examining Payne's phone, computers, photographs and videos on his camera. They are also gathering testimonies from hotel staff, acquaintances, medical professionals and others connected to him through his work to reconstruct his final hours.
Payne's body will remain in Argentina until the investigation is complete. The United Kingdom government has been informed of the proceedings as Payne was a British citizen.
Geoff Payne's cooperation in the investigation demonstrates his commitment to understanding the circumstances surrounding his son's tragic death. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will likely be provided as more information becomes available.
