Geoff Payne, father of Liam Payne, is stepping forward to aid law enforcement in Argentina in uncovering the circumstances surrounding his son’s tragic passing.
Geoff has arrived in Buenos Aires since last Friday, traveling from the UK just two days after the untimely loss of his son, and has since paid his respects at a memorial dedicated to the late star of One Direction.
The 14th National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor’s Office of Argentina announced on Tuesday that Liam’s father has conferred with officials and has been apprised of the investigation details … and they reported that Geoff expressed his readiness to share everything he knows regarding his son’s life to aid in the probe.
The statement issued, translated from Spanish, relays that Geoff has urged officials to conduct a thorough investigation to uncover the precise circumstances of Liam’s death … besides, it indicates that toxicological and histopathological analyses related to Liam’s autopsy report have yet to be finalized.
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As previously reported … the preliminary findings from Liam’s autopsy revealed the presence of a drug blend referred to as “pink cocaine” in his bloodstream at the time of his death. Tragically, Liam suffered a fatal fall from the third-floor balcony of his accommodation at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel on Wednesday, October 16.
Officials in Argentina have also informed Geoff that his son’s remains need to stay within the country until all related reports are concluded, before they can be released to the family.
In the meantime, officials indicate that their inquiry encompasses analyzing mobile phone and computer data, in addition to reviewing images and video footage captured by surveillance cameras that necessitate further examination.
Authorities also mentioned they continue to conduct interviews with various witnesses, including hotel staff, acquaintances, technical experts, and medical professionals, as well as others connected to Liam through their professions, all trying to piece together the last hours of his life.
With Geoff currently in Buenos Aires, officials state that he is being provided with a police escort during his stay there, describing Liam’s father as being in a “state of rational shock.”
Argentinian authorities also expressed that they are keeping the UK government informed since Liam was of British nationality, and British officials have offered their assistance in the ongoing investigation.