Liam Payne's father, Geoff Payne, is offering to help Argentine authorities in their investigation into the former One Direction member's tragic death.
Geoff Payne arrived at CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires on Friday where his 31-year-old son fell to his death from a third-floor balcony on October 16 and participated in a moment of silence outside led by heartbroken fans.
While the toxicological and histopathological studies complementary to Liam Payne's autopsy report have yet to be completed, Argentine authorities announced Tuesday that Geoff Payne is willing to offer up any information on his famous son.
"For his part, the musician's father expressed his desire for an investigation and knowledge of what happened and expressed to the prosecutor his willingness to testify about everything he knows about his son's life, which can help the investigation," a release, translated from Spanish, from the National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office No. 14 states.
A preliminary autopsy report released Thursday stated Liam Payne died from "multiple traumas" and internal and external bleeding sustained from his fall.
Several national and international outlets, including ABC News, now report that Liam Payne had drugs, including "pink cocaine" in his system at the time of death. The party drug usually includes a combination of MDMA, ketamine, and methamphetamine.
Argentine authorities added Tuesday that they informed Geoff Payne that Liam's body must stay in the country until all reports are finished. Their investigation includes the review of cell phone and computer data, as well as photos and videos from security cameras that will require longer analysis.
They have also informed the United Kingdom government of the legal proceedings since Liam Payne was a British citizen.
Andrés Esteban Madrea, the head of the Prosecutor's Office No. 14, also ordered that "Geoff Payne have a dynamic police accompaniment until the judicial proceedings are completed and given his state of logical shock by the death of his son."
In a statement regarding Liam's death, his family told the BBC last week, "We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we'll remember him for his kind, funny, and brave soul. We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space at this awful time."
In a 911 call moments before Payne's death, one of the hotel's senior staff reported that he was behaving aggressively and may have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Payne's former One Direction bandmates Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik and Niall Horan released a joint statement, as well as their own tributes, amid the shocking loss of their "brother."
"We're completely devastated by the news of Liam's passing. In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say. But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly."
"The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever. For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us. We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam," the statement concluded.
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