Police have confirmed what was found at the scene of Liam Payne’s death.
The One Direction pop star was found dead at the age of 31.
The star died after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. He had allegedly arrived earlier this month to attend his former bandmate, Niall Horan’s concert.
Multiple witnesses shared that Payne fell from his room on the third floor of the Casa Sur Palmero Hotel not long after 5pm on 16 October.
Authorities have now confirmed that he died from “multiple traumas” that caused “internal and external bleeding”.
An autopsy was then performed on the body by Forensic Medical Corps at the Judicial Morgue on Viamonte Street. Infobae then got access to the results.
His injuries were consistent with a 10-metre fall. A toxicological and anatomical-pathological study will be done on his blood and urine to determine if any drugs were in his system at the time of his death.
His medical history may also be examined to determine if there had been a history of mental health issues.
The Mobile Criminalistics Unit of the City Police of Buenos Aires found some items at the scene including a bottle of whiskey, a lighter, and a phone that may have been his and will be examined. His fingerprints were on all the items.
A white powder was also found alongside side energy pills and various medications such as clonazepam.
In the wake of the heartbreaking news, fans gathered outside the hotel to pay their respects to the star.
According to a police statement, authorities arrived on the scene after they were ‘informed of an aggressive man who may have been under the effects of drugs and alcohol’.
City ambulance service provider spokesman Alberto Crescenti shared that he had fallen around 40 metres and the body had ‘severe injuries which were incompatible with life.’
‘The alarm was raised at 5.04pm local time saying a person was lying in an internal patio at Casa Sur.
‘At 5.11pm an ambulance arrived and the man was certified dead.
‘Afterwards we found out he had been a famous singer. Unfortunately the injuries he had suffered as a result of the fall proved to be fatal. There was no possibility of resuscitating him.’
Payne’s final Snapchat post showed him with his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy and appearing happy – a picture that was originally captured last August.
He also shared a video of himself enjoying a late breakfast in his hotel room with girlfriend, Kate.
They shared that they had been ‘waking up at 1pm every day’ and he was planing to dress as Forrest Gump for Halloween.
He spoke to his followers on Snapchat about his morning and shared he planned to play polo later in the day, only moments before his death.
Liam’s final Instagram post was just as heartbreaking, he shared a picture with his former band members paying tribute to American documentary maker Morgan Spurlock.
The 31-year-old’s family have since released a statement. They said: “We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul. We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space at this awful time.”
The last known photo of the star has been shared online:
