The preliminary autopsy report has disclosed the cause of death for Liam Payne.
The Argentine public prosecutor’s office stated that the autopsy revealed internal bleeding and 25 traumatic injuries on Payne’s body, affecting his skull, limbs, and abdomen. These injuries align with the circumstances of his fall and were sufficient to result in his death, as reported by the AP.
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According to the AP, medical examiners classified Payne’s cause of death as “multiple trauma” along with “internal and external bleeding.” There were no signs of defensive wounds, and the public prosecutors indicated that Payne “might have fallen into a state of semi- or total unconsciousness.” Authorities further noted that he was alone at the time of his death.
Payne, 31, was discovered deceased on Wednesday in the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel after falling from his third-floor room.
Prosecutors stated on Thursday that the circumstances surrounding his death appeared suspicious, partly due to the potential that Payne “was experiencing some sort of substance abuse episode.”
The police in Buenos Aires reported that Payne’s hotel room was found “in complete disarray.” Authorities discovered packs of clonazepam, a central nervous system depressant, along with energy supplements and various over-the-counter medications among Payne’s belongings. Forensic teams indicated that a whiskey bottle, a lighter, and a cellphone were located near Payne’s body, per the AP.
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Medical examiners have called for toxicology tests to be conducted.
Payne gained fame as part of the band One Direction, alongside Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Zayn Malik. The group declared an “indefinite hiatus” in 2016.