**Liam Payne’s Tragic Hotel Incident: What We Know So Far**
Former One Direction member Liam Payne tragically fell to his death while attempting to escape from his hotel room, according to witness accounts, a police report, a 911 call, and surveillance footage. The incident has raised questions about the hotel’s handling of the situation, as staff were reportedly aware of Liam’s intentions to use the balcony as an escape route but left him alone in the room.
### Liam’s History of Escaping Hotel Rooms
Liam had a well-documented aversion to being confined in hotel rooms, a challenge he faced frequently during his time with One Direction. Sources close to the situation revealed that Liam had previously used balconies to escape. In mid-September, his bodyguard reportedly locked him inside a room at a Florida rental house, concerned about a potential drug binge. Liam managed to escape by using a garden hose to climb down.
### The Buenos Aires Incident
Surveillance footage from the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires shows Liam behaving disruptively in the lobby, appearing to be under the influence. Hotel staff eventually carried him to his room, with Liam visibly conscious and holding his head upright. However, he resisted their efforts to confine him to the room, struggling as they tried to secure him inside.
### Hotel Staff’s Actions and 911 Call
After placing Liam in the room, hotel employees reportedly removed a mirror from the hallway wall, possibly to prevent him from damaging it. Despite Liam’s clear objections to being in the room and his stated intention to use the balcony as an escape, staff left him alone. Shortly after, a hotel employee called 911, expressing concern that Liam might harm himself by attempting to escape via the balcony. The employee stated, “I don’t know whether his life may be in danger. He is in a room with a balcony, and, well, we’re a little afraid…”
### The Fatal Fall
Liam’s body was later discovered with a bag strapped to his shoulder, which he did not have on him when he was carried to the room. This suggests he was attempting to escape via the balcony. Police believe he was trying to descend from the third-floor balcony to the second-floor balcony and then to the ground. Supporting this theory, a hotel employee discovered a brown leather bag on the second-floor balcony two days later. The bag, which belonged to Liam, contained pills, a bottle of Jack Daniel’s, and a note addressed to him.
### Additional Clues
Police also found a hat near Liam’s body, which he must have put on while in the room, as he was not wearing it in the lobby. The coroner noted that Liam may have been unconscious when he fell, but he was clearly awake when he strapped the bag to his shoulder and walked to the balcony.
### Questions of Responsibility
A source with direct knowledge of the situation believes Argentinian authorities are attempting to shield the hotel from liability. Instead, they have pursued charges against three individuals—a friend, a waiter, and a former hotel employee—who allegedly supplied Liam with drugs. The source argues that the hotel prioritized protecting its property and minimizing disruption over ensuring Liam’s safety.
### Hotel’s Response
When contacted for comment, the hotel declined to provide a statement.
This tragic incident has left many questions unanswered and has sparked a debate about the responsibilities of hotels in ensuring the safety of their guests, particularly those in distress.
Source: tmz.com