URGENT UPDATE: Coroner Crispin Butler has just announced that a full investigation is underway into the tragic death of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died at the age of 31 last October after a fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. During a brief pre-inquest hearing at Buckinghamshire Coroner’s Court on November 6, 2023, Butler confirmed ongoing inquiries in Argentina to understand the circumstances surrounding Payne’s untimely death.
Authorities report that Payne suffered multiple traumas and serious hemorrhaging after falling from the third-floor balcony of the Casa Sur Hotel. In February, a court in Argentina dismissed charges of criminal negligence against three of the five individuals involved in the investigation. Butler emphasized the need for comprehensive documentation, stating he will seek full reports, including eyewitness accounts, prior to the final inquest.
“We will continue to liaise with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to procure full reports and relevant evidence to address the statutory questions at a final inquest,” Butler said. He highlighted the importance of determining who Payne was, the final medical cause of death, and the specifics of how and where he died.
The coroner has received initial documentation related to the autopsy conducted in Argentina and an initial police report from the scene. This information will be formally translated as part of the ongoing investigation, which aims to provide clarity to Payne’s grieving family and the public.
The inquest has been adjourned, with a subsequent pre-inquest review scheduled for May 7, 2026, at 10 AM. As the investigation continues, fans and loved ones are left awaiting crucial updates that could shed light on the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.
Stay tuned for further developments as this story unfolds.
