At the time of his death, Liam Payne may have been under the influence of a potent substance called “cristal,” according to Buenos Aires, Argentina, authorities.
Authorities informed TMZ that they believe the former member of One Direction was high on the drug, which is known to cause dramatic mood swings, hallucinations, and psychotic outbursts.
These consequences frequently result in aggressive conduct, which raises questions regarding Payne’s mental health at the time of his passing.
Following alarming discoveries made inside Payne’s hotel room at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel, police suspect the substance may be the cause of his unpredictable behaviour. His room was completely destroyed, as evidenced by photos taken at the scene, with damaged items, a smashed television, and drug paraphernalia all over the place.
The singer had previously opened up about battling suicidal thoughts during his One Direction days, when he struggled with drug addiction. Earlier this year, however, Payne claimed he was sober, making the recent developments all the more tragic.