A pre-inquest review regarding the tragic passing of Liam Payne was conducted today, with lingering uncertainties persisting a year after his demise. The review occurred at Buckinghamshire Coroners Court, several months subsequent to the court confirming the cause of Liam’s death as polytrauma, denoting multiple traumatic injuries to his body or organs.
Earlier this year, the inquest was adjourned until today for a pre-inquest review to establish formally the circumstances of his death. The coroner postponed the inquest once more today, awaiting additional evidence.
The ongoing investigation by local authorities in Argentina into Liam’s death continues. Two individuals, hotel employee Ezequiel Pereyra, 22, and waiter Braian Paiz, 25, are in custody, facing charges for allegedly providing cocaine to the singer.
No trial date has been scheduled for Pereyra and Paiz. On the anniversary of Liam’s passing last month, reports indicated that police are still reviewing 800 hours of CCTV footage, along with mobile phones and laptops.
According to a source in Argentina, the police are examining Liam’s laptop and devices of individuals linked to the inquiry, expressing frustration over the slow progress of the investigation.
Liam, who was 31 years old, tragically died on October 16, 2024, after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony at the Casa Sur hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Before his demise, a concerned hotel worker contacted the police due to Liam’s erratic behavior. Liam was in Argentina to support his former bandmate Niall Horan and had stayed longer to await his renewed US visa, causing his girlfriend Kate Cassidy to return home to Florida.
Five individuals were initially charged in connection with Liam’s death, including the hotel’s manager, receptionist, and a friend, although charges against some were later dropped. Pereyra and Paiz, accused of supplying drugs, remain in custody, denying the charges.
As the inquest unfolded today, fans commemorated the 55th week since Liam’s death by streaming his music and sharing heartfelt tributes on social media.
The investigation in Argentina is ongoing, with authorities sifting through extensive CCTV footage and electronic devices. Consequently, a trial date in Argentina remains pending, contributing to the unresolved aspects of Liam’s passing.
