Liam Payne, described as ‘wild,’ was observed having a heated argument with a mystery woman over money in the hotel lobby just hours before his fatal.
Liam Payne’s untimely death has shocked fans worldwide. Just hours before he tragically fell from a balcony in Buenos Aires, he was seen arguing with a woman about money in the hotel lobby. This incident has sparked conversations about the events leading up to his fall.
Arguments in the hotel Lobby
Witnesses describe the tense atmosphere in the lobby of the Casa Sur Hotel. Michael Fleischmann, a guest from the United States, observed Payne appearing “a little wild.”
He reported that Payne was engaged in a heated argument with an unnamed woman over financial matters. The former One Direction singer allegedly stated, “I’ll give you $20,000 just because I can. I have $55 million, and I like to help people.”
Another guest, who spoke exclusively to *MailOnline*, reported that Payne made a shocking comment shortly before his fall. He said, “I used to be in a boy band – that’s why I’m so f**ked up.” This remark reflects the mental state of the singer in his final moments.
Disturbing behavior before the fall
The atmosphere grew more unsettling as the argument escalated. Fleischmann noted that the woman appeared uncomfortable, prompting the hotel manager to intervene and translate their conversation. “It was just my son, me, Liam Payne, the woman, and the staff,” Fleischmann’s mother, Toni, recalled. “There was a feeling of anxiety in the area.”
The mother and son later shared an elevator with Payne. After they exited, the woman was seen outside the hotel on her phone, hinting at the unresolved tension.
Unraveling details surrounding Payne’s death
Following the tragic incident, police discovered various medications in Payne’s room, including clonazepam. This drug is often used for controlling epilepsy and panic disorders. The aftermath of the fall revealed a disturbing scene.
Photos from inside his suite showed tin foil, white powder, and scorch marks on a wooden table, indicating possible substance use.
Rebecca, another guest who interacted with Payne shortly before his death, described his “disturbing and weird behavior.”
She witnessed him smashing his laptop and pretending to choke a young woman in the hotel lift. Accompanied by two women and a British man, Payne’s actions left her feeling shaken.
Rebecca, an IT consultant from Washington DC, encountered Payne in the hotel foyer while attending a wedding. She captured haunting photographs of him shortly before his fall.
According to her, Payne was scheduled to check out on Wednesday morning but had not done so by late afternoon.
Rebecca took her photos around 4:26 PM local time, coinciding with Payne’s unsettling “boy band” comment. Just 36 minutes later, hotel staff alerted authorities at 5:04 PM, following his fall. An ambulance arrived shortly after, but Payne was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.
Alarming behavior inside the hotel
Rebecca’s account details a surprising 30-minute interaction with Payne. She and her friends noticed him waiting by the elevator, appearing eager for someone to recognize him.
“There was something a bit desperate about him,” she said. When the elevator arrived, Payne said, “Yes, I’m Liam!” and invited the group to join him, adding, “I love a cuddle.” While Rebecca declined, some of her friends got into the elevator with him.
During the ride, Payne made odd comments, saying, “Oh, you’re Americans. I live in West Palm Beach. I know Americans. You guys are f***ing crazy! You guys are f***ing dangerous!” Rebecca recalled that Payne then grabbed a girl and pretended to choke her, an action that made others in the elevator uncomfortable.
Rebecca’s observations in the Lobby hotel
After returning to the lobby ten minutes later, Rebecca saw Payne return, holding an open laptop. He wore a white vest, cargo pants, and trainers.
As he sat down, he began to read emails, but something seemed off. Rebecca noted that his laptop was set to accessibility mode, with a voice announcing cursor movements. She speculated that he might have done this to attract attention.
At one point, Payne appeared upset after reading an email. He shouted, “f**k this s**t mate!” and smashed the laptop on the floor. Rebecca approached him, asking if he was okay, but he responded with a grunt. He then said, “I used to be in a boy band. That’s why I’m so f**ked up.” His outburst left Rebecca and the hotel staff stunned.
Tragic final moments of Liam Payne
Shortly after, Rebecca saw a member of Payne’s entourage, a British man named Roger, apologizing to hotel staff. “I’m sorry, he just gets so high sometimes,” Roger explained.
The staff appeared nervous, with one calling security. Rebecca noted Payne’s dilated pupils and aggressive behavior, suspecting drug use.
Minutes later, Payne returned to the lobby, where he tripped and fell. Hotel staff assisted him, guiding him back to the elevator. Rebecca took a final photo of Payne as the British man held the lift door open.
Shortly after, police arrived, initially appearing to escort him out. However, the mood quickly shifted as staff began to panic. Rebecca and her friends soon realized the severity of the situation.