BREAKING: Coroner Crispin Butler has announced urgent demands for comprehensive reports before the final inquest into the tragic death of One Direction star Liam Payne. During a brief three-minute pre-inquest review hearing at Buckinghamshire Coroner’s Court on November 6, Butler confirmed ongoing investigations in Argentina into the circumstances surrounding Payne’s death.
Liam Payne, who was just 31 years old, died in October 2022 after a fatal fall from a third-floor balcony at the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires. A post-mortem examination revealed he succumbed to “multiple traumas” and significant “internal and external haemorrhage.”
Authorities in Argentina previously dropped criminal negligence charges against three of five individuals linked to Payne’s death in February. In response to the unfolding situation, Butler stated, “We will continue to liaise with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to seek to procure full reports, eyewitness statements, and other relevant evidence to address the statutory questions at a final inquest.”
The coroner has been provided with initial documentation from the autopsy and an initial police scene report. He emphasized the necessity of obtaining eyewitness accounts before proceeding with the final inquest. Butler is set to formally translate Argentinean documentation, ensuring proper communication with Payne’s family throughout the process.
The inquest has now been adjourned until a further pre-inquest review scheduled for May 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM. This developing story continues to resonate deeply with fans and the music community as they await clarity and justice for the beloved singer.
Stay tuned for updates as this situation unfolds.
