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Jay Slater Inquest Stalled as Key Witnesses Remain Unreachable

The coroner adjourned the hearing after police admitted they lack jurisdiction to compel testimony from witnesses abroad, leaving unanswered questions about the teenager's final hours.

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Overview

  • Jay Slater, 19, was found dead in a Tenerife ravine in July 2024, 29 days after disappearing following the NRG music festival.
  • The inquest revealed he died from a severe head injury consistent with a fall, with ecstasy, cocaine metabolites, ketamine, and alcohol in his system.
  • Previously unseen footage shows Jay boasting about taking a £12,000 watch hours before his disappearance, debunking rumors of murder linked to the theft.
  • Key witnesses, including friends and two men who rented the Airbnb Jay visited, have not been located, with police confirming they cannot compel their attendance across borders.
  • Former detective Mark Williams-Thomas claims Spanish authorities ignored an audio recording he offered, which he believes could provide critical context about Jay's movements.