Authorities in Argentina have intensified their investigation into the tragic death of former One Direction member Liam Payne.

Police reportedly raided the homes of two hotel employees and a friend of Liam’s after gathering evidence linking them to the events leading up to his fatal fall from a balcony last month.

Hotel Employees Under Scrutiny

The raids took place on Tuesday evening, with law enforcement sources in Buenos Aires confirming that lockers belonging to hotel staff at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel were also searched.

Police suspect the hotel employees were in contact with Liam before his death, and they have been linked to the drug-related events surrounding his tragic fall from the third-floor balcony.

Tracking the ‘Friend’ Who May Have Sold Drugs

A breakthrough in the case came when authorities identified a ‘friend’ of Liam by tracing messages on his phone.

These messages allegedly led police to suspect that this individual may have been involved in selling Liam drugs prior to the incident.

However, during the raid, this person was reportedly not at home, and the investigation continues.

Previous Raids and New Evidence

This new development follows a prior raid at the CasaSur Hotel, where police seized both electronic and paper records as part of their investigation into claims that hotel staff may have sold drugs to Liam in the hours before his death.

A post-mortem examination confirmed that the cause of death was head injuries sustained during his fall on October 16.

Emergency Calls Shed Light on Liam’s State

The tragic events leading up to Liam’s death were further revealed through distressing 999 calls made by a hotel worker.

The first call reported Liam acting erratically, allegedly under the influence of drugs, and causing damage to his hotel room.

The worker’s concern grew as Liam’s behavior escalated, with the employee fearing he might harm himself.

In a second call, made after the initial call was cut off, the worker asked for an ambulance, fearing for Liam’s safety as he had access to the hotel balcony.

Liam’s Final Moments and the Investigation

Reports indicate that Liam was acting erratically in the hotel lobby, where he was seen smashing his laptop before being escorted back to his room.

Shortly after, a loud noise was heard, and Liam’s body was discovered in the hotel courtyard.

Local media reported that he had been acting unusual, and workers had expressed concern over his well-being.

Kate Cassidy and the Drug-Fueled Episode Theory

Liam had arrived in Argentina earlier in the month to attend his former bandmate Niall Horan’s concert.

His girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, had been with him but left two days before his death.

Prosecutors are exploring the possibility that Liam was in a semi-conscious or fully unconscious state due to drugs when the tragic incident occurred.

As the investigation continues, questions remain about the events leading up to Liam Payne’s untimely death, and more details are expected to emerge as authorities follow the evidence.

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