EntertainmentAutopsy reveals details on Liam Payne's tragic hotel fall

Autopsy reveals details on Liam Payne's tragic hotel fall

There are now fewer questions surrounding Liam Payne's death. Many uncertainties have been clarified by the official autopsy report presented by the prosecutor's office. What did the postmortem examination reveal?

Liam Payne
Liam Payne
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11:52 AM EDT, October 18, 2024

Several hours have passed since the tragic death of Liam Payne, yet his closest ones and millions of fans are still unable to come to terms with the untimely passing of the 31-year-old. Investigators working to determine the exact circumstances of the tragedy, which occurred at the CasaSur Palermo hotel, are regularly updating the public on the progress of the case.

The official cause of death was confirmed by an autopsy conducted less than five hours after the incident. The prosecutor's office in Buenos Aires issued an official statement, clearly indicating that the artist was alone in the hotel room just before his death. The examination showed that the singer died as a result of "multiple traumatic injuries" and "internal and external bleeding."

Here are the circumstances of Liam Payne’s death

According to the published report, the singer's body was found in the hotel’s inner courtyard shortly after he attempted to jump from a great height into the pool. The autopsy confirmed a skull fracture and 24 other severe injuries, which led to immediate death.

There is no indication of Liam Payne's involvement in a fight. Examination of his hands showed no defensive injuries. Furthermore, due to the position in which the body was found, the report suggested that "it is presumed that Payne did not adopt a reflexive posture to protect himself and may have fallen in a state of semi or total unconsciousness."

In the coming days, additional test results, including toxicological tests commissioned by investigators, will be presented.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 06: Liam Payne at Capital Breakfast radio studios on December 06, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Neil Mockford/GC Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 06: Liam Payne at Capital Breakfast radio studios on December 06, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Neil Mockford/GC Images)© GC Images, GETTY | Neil Mockford
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07: Liam Payne attends Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2019 with SEAT at The O2 Arena on December 07, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07: Liam Payne attends Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2019 with SEAT at The O2 Arena on December 07, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)© Getty Images | Gareth Cattermole
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