Liam Payne may have procured drugs from a hotel employee before death, claims source
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA: Liam Payne, who was likely to be under the influence of controlled substances leading to his death, may have procured drugs from a hotel employee, an insider shared with People.
The former member of the boy band One Direction fell to his death from the third floor of the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, October 16, at the age of 31. Investigation into his death is currently underway.
Source points at hotel employee for getting Liam Payne drugs
A source in the prosecutor's office reportedly told People on the condition of anonymity that prosecutors believe that the drugs that were discovered in the singer's room after his death were brought in by an employee at the hotel.
"There appears to be evidence that a hotel employee sourced the drugs for Payne," they stated. "An indictment for drugs distribution could follow shortly."
The prosecutor has shared in a public statement that all avenues of investigation are being kept open regarding the death of the singer, including foul play. He is focusing on how Payne got access to drugs in his room hours prior to his death, and the potential involvement of third parties in the event.
Substances found in Liam Payne's hotel room
The law enforcement officials of Buenos Aires revealed that they found Liam Payne's hotel room "in total disorder."
The prescription drug clonazepam, energy supplements, and other drugs available over the counter lay scattered across the room along with other broken items. Photographs from the site obtained by the Daily Mail also revealed what appeared to be drug paraphernalia and a smashed television.
Authorities also discovered a whiskey bottle, lighter, and cellphone in the internal courtyard of the hotel where Payne's body was discovered.
Internet slams authorities for starting 'blame game' over Liam Payne's death
Netizens reacting to the news on the social media platform Facebook slammed the investigating authorities for playing a 'blame game' over the death of the beloved pop star. The following comments demonstrate their views.
"The blame game begins," wrote a person.
"Honestly is that really a huge concern in this case???!" exclaimed another.
"Now they'll try to blame the hotel employee," shared someone else.
"Ffs leave that employee alone," expressed one user.
"Let him rest in peace already," noted another individual.
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