Liam Payne’s Remains Set to Be Repatriated

Liam Payne’s ‌body is set to return to the United Kingdom from Argentina following his tragic ‌passing. According to a ‍source speaking with Us Weekly, his remains will be taken to‌ the British⁤ Cemetery located in Chacarita, which is⁢ the largest cemetery in Buenos Aires. ⁤This step‍ is necessary ​for initiating the embalming process, crucial for preserving his body‌ during transportation back⁣ to London for his funeral.

Funeral Arrangements and Timeline

Payne’s memorial service will transpire at renowned Saint Paul’s Cathedral in London, where ⁢family and friends will gather to pay their respects before he is ⁤laid to ​rest. The embalming procedure may take approximately 48 hours, suggesting that Payne’s father, Geoff Payne, ‌could ‍return home as early‌ as Monday, November 4. Reports ‌from La⁣ Nación indicate that Geoff successfully ⁤navigated two weeks of ⁤bureaucratic hurdles before repatriating Liam’s remains.

Tragically confirmed on October ⁣16, Payne passed away at just 31 years old after falling from a third-floor balcony at his⁤ hotel in Buenos Aires. Emergency services chief⁤ Alberto Crescenti ‍reported that the‌ incident resulted in “serious injuries,”‌ including internal‍ bleeding verified by preliminary autopsy findings.

Details​ Surrounding Determinations of Cause of Death

On October⁣ 21st, a partial autopsy report disclosed concerning details:‍ multiple ⁢substances were detected in Liam’s system at the time of his fall. Among these ‌were “pink cocaine,” standard cocaine, benzodiazepine, and crack cocaine.

Dr. Cristian Poletti—a specialist in criminal law—provided insights on what would occur regarding Payne’s body following such an event during an exclusive⁣ interview with Us Weekly last month (Poletti has no involvement with this‌ particular case). He explained that awaiting toxicology results typically spans‍ one or two weeks—between seven and fifteen days—and impedes immediate​ release until all evaluations are complete.

Investigative‍ Updates ⁢Chaotic‌ Scene ⁢Surrounding His Death

In an update provided shortly after ‌news of Payne’s death broke on October ⁤17th at around⁣ 1:13 p.m. EST., ⁣authorities clarified they could not definitively state whether he had jumped or fallen accidentally from his hotel room ‌balcony prior‍ to dying. Official sources indicated only that it was known he “fell,” leaving uncertainty about the circumstances surrounding his demise.

Poletti further elaborated on ⁢procedural requirements related to cases involving potential foul‍ play: ‍“If there are any concerns regarding criminal activity associated with ‌a death,” he stated cautiously, ‌“a set ‍amount of time must elapse before they can confirm anything.”

Only after these‍ investigations conclude may Liam’s family have full autonomy over ‌decisions related to their beloved ⁣son—including options‌ regarding burial arrangements or transporting him back home.

This complex narrative⁤ continues as officials work through elements surrounding‍ both tragedy and loss stemming from this unsettling‍ incident—the unexpected passing of​ a celebrated One Direction member who touched many lives throughout his career.