Liam Payne's Blood Alcohol Concentration Was Points Away From Poisoning Before His Death

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26-02-2025

More details about Liam Payne's final moments have been released, specifically his alcohol concentration levels.
According to the report released by the National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office No. 14, the late One Direction star consumed one too many bottles of liquor before his fatal fall.
Liam Payne tragically died on October 16, 2024, after falling from a third-floor balcony at a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Five people were later charged in connection with his accidental death; however, three have since been cleared of the charges.
The blood alcohol concentration report revealed Liam had an alcohol concentration of up to 2.7 grams per liter in his blood.
Alcohol.org notes that a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 2.7 grams per liter equates to 0.27%, a dangerous level that can cause severe symptoms like confusion, disorientation, and feeling dazed.
Liam's alcohol content before his death could have resulted in alcohol poisoning if he had consumed more and reached BAC levels of 0.3% or above. Meanwhile, anything higher, like BAC levels of 0.4%, could lead to fatal consequences.
Additionally, the report revealed Liam had "cocaine metabolites, methylecgonine, benzoylecgonine, cocaethylene, and the medication sertraline" in his system.
The toxicology tests from the time of his death confirmed the singer had consumed a cocktail of drugs, including cocaine, crack, ketamine, and alcohol, per TMZ.
Earlier this month, The Blast reported that sources had shed light on Liam's mental state before his heartbreaking demise. They claimed his father, Geoff, had tried to get him professional help following his concerning behavior.
Liam allegedly started 2024 in a "fragile state" and checked into a rehab facility in Spain. The timing coincided with the release of his final single, "Teardrops." Unfortunately, for undisclosed reasons, the late entertainer checked himself out before completing his treatment.
Leaving early turned out to be an unwise decision as Liam allegedly relapsed weeks later, forcing Geoff to intervene. Despite the father's desperate attempts to get his son admitted to a psychiatric treatment center, Liam reportedly refused to go.
Geoff was not the only person worried about Liam's wellbeing, as insiders claimed his team had doubted his ability to handle a planned tour in South America. They allegedly believed he was "in no shape to be on the road."
Liam gave them several reasons to be concerned, per sources, including missing key promotional opportunities for "Teardrops," like scheduled interviews, performances, and events. Besides the singer's team, his US label Universal Republic echoed similar sentiments.
The label ended its contract with Liam in September 2024, a month before his tragic fall. An informant shed light on Universal Republic's decision, "It was decided by the label, given these factors combined with concerns for his health, to terminate the working relationship rather than further release music."
Liam's pal, Rogelio "Roger" Nores, was among the last people to see the singer alive before he fell from a third-floor hotel balcony. The latter was charged with manslaughter alongside four others, including the hotel manager, a hotel worker, a receptionist, and a waiter.
As for Nores' alleged crimes, he "abandoned [Liam] to his luck, knowing that he was incapable of fending for himself and knowing that [Liam] suffered from multiple addictions." Judge Laura Bruniard also ruled that Nores had failed to fulfill his duty of care to Liam.
The charge did not sit right with Liam's pal, who filed a $10 million defamation lawsuit against Geoff for allegedly making him the scapegoat in his son's death. He accused Geoff of making "false" declarations to Argentine authorities that sparked his manslaughter charge.
Days earlier, The Blast shared that three of the five people charged in connection to Liam's death have been cleared of all charges. The list included Nores and two hotel employees, whom the court ruled could not be held accountable for the singer's fall.
Nores happily celebrated the ruling, telling sources: "Glad this is finally over. I'm happy I'm now going to be able to travel to the UK and say goodbye to my friend." His attorney, Rafael Cuneo Libarona, echoed similar sentiments, saying:
"We have always maintained that Rogelio Nores was not responsible for Liam Payne's death. He was only his friend and had no duty or legal obligation to ensure his safety."
The other two men connected with Liam's death, Ezequiel Pereyra and Braian Paiz, remain in police custody while awaiting trial. The pair were accused of supplying the deceased with cocaine on the night of his death and could receive from 4 to 15 years if convicted.
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