Liam Payne Believed to Have Been Under the Influence of Powerful Hallucinogens During Tragic Hotel Balcony Fall

More tragic details have emerged about the death of Liam Payne, the beloved former One Direction star.

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Authorities now report that Payne, just 31, was allegedly under the influence of a potent drug known as “Cristal,” which can cause severe hallucinations and unpredictable behavior. His sudden fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, has left fans devastated, struggling to come to terms.

The Buenos Aires police revealed that this dangerous substance is notorious for inducing extreme emotional swings and aggressive behavior, raising the possibility that it contributed to Payne’s tragic death. Shocking photos have surfaced online from inside Payne’s hotel room, painting a picture of chaos. Scattered among the wreckage of a smashed television, champagne bottles, and drug paraphernalia were traces of white powder, tin foil, and the remains of burned candles.

Payne’s ex-partner, Cheryl Cole, mother of their 7-year-old son Bear, issued an emotional plea for compassion in the face of this tragedy, describing her grief as “earth-shattering.” Fans and loved ones alike are grappling with the enormity of this loss, as his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, also expressed her devastation, admitting she is “at a complete loss.”

Authorities believe that Payne may have been experiencing a hallucinatory episode when he fell from the third-floor balcony of the CasaSur Palermo Hotel, a theory that only adds to the heartbreak of his untimely death. He had battled addiction for years, even speaking candidly about his struggles and suicidal thoughts in past interviews. Yet, his loved ones believed he was on the road to recovery. It remains unknown whether or not his plunge was intentional.