Overview

• The inquest into Jay Slater's death was adjourned on May 21, 2025, to allow further attempts to locate four critical witnesses, including two festival friends and two Airbnb hosts.
• Jay Slater, 19, died from a severe head injury consistent with a fall in a remote Tenerife ravine, with toxicology reports showing drugs including MDMA, cocaine, and ketamine in his system.
• The coroner stated that despite extensive efforts, including police involvement, the witnesses remain untraceable, and Jay's family has urged for their in-person testimony.
• Witness Lucy Law, who reportedly spoke to Jay shortly before his disappearance, was later revealed to be on holiday in Tenerife and unaware of the inquest summons.
• The next hearing date is yet to be determined as the coroner aims to provide Jay’s family with clarity and answers regarding his final hours.