AceShowbiz - The untimely death of Liam Payne, who fell from his third-story hotel room balcony in Buenos Aires on October 16, has prompted a thorough investigation by Argentinian police. Payne, who was only 31, suffered "extremely serious injuries" and a fractured skull, as revealed in the post-mortem report.

In recent weeks, the investigation has taken a significant turn. According to TMZ, a second round of raids took place on Tuesday night, November 5 targeting the homes of two hotel employees and an unidentified friend of the fallen star's. Law enforcement sources indicate that these employees had been in contact with Payne shortly before his fall, which has raised suspicions of possible involvement in the tragic incident.

Authorities have been piecing together Payne's final moments through text messages obtained from his cell phone. These messages led to the identification of a friend who may have been responsible for supplying drugs to the late singer. However, this individual was not present during the recent raid.

The CasaSur Palermo Hotel, where Payne's tragic fall occurred, has been a focal point for the investigation. The police have seized documents, security footage, and electronic devices from the hotel in hopes of uncovering more details.

Disturbingly, Payne's hotel room was found littered with drug paraphernalia, including crack, cocaine, and "pink cocaine," along with alcohol. Additionally, an empty Dove soap packet - a potential method for discreetly transferring illegal substances - was discovered in his room.

Prior to his death, Payne had been acting erratically in the hotel lobby, as reported by America TV Buenos Aires. A hotel worker placed a distressing 911 call, stating, "We have a guest who's off his head on drugs and is destroying everything in his room. We need someone to come." This alarming behavior, coupled with the evidence of substance abuse, led to Payne's fatal fall, which authorities believe occurred while he was in a state of semi or total unconsciousness.

Payne had traveled to Argentina to support his bandmate Niall Horan's concert but was accompanied by his girlfriend Kate Cassidy, who left two days before his death. Cassidy expressed her heartbreak in a tribute post, stating, "Liam, my angel. You are everything. I want you to know I loved you unconditionally and completely."

The former One Direction star's body is set to be flown back to the United Kingdom, with his funeral planned at St Paul's Cathedral in Wolverhampton, his hometown. As fans around the world mourn his passing, authorities continue to unravel the circumstances surrounding his tragic demise.

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