The disappearance of Jay Slater, an apprentice bricklayer in Tenerife, generated significant attention nationwide after he went missing last year. Channel 4’s upcoming documentary, “The Disappearance of Jay Slater,” will delve into the circumstances surrounding his tragic death. Jay, who had traveled to Tenerife for a music festival, was found deceased near Masca village a month after he was last seen. The subsequent inquest revealed that he accidentally fell into a rocky ravine, resulting in a fatal brain injury and skull fracture.
During the final hours of his life, Jay’s erratic behavior, including peculiar phone calls and social media posts, came to light in the inquest proceedings. His friend Lucy Law testified about their activities on the night of his disappearance, recounting their movements at the festival and their unsuccessful attempts to locate Jay after he wandered off. Jay’s interactions with individuals, including convicted drug dealer Ayub Qassim and Steven ‘Rocky’ Roccas, were also scrutinized during the inquiry.
Witness testimonies, including details of Jay’s drug and alcohol consumption, interactions with his friends, and the mysterious circumstances leading up to his death, were presented at the inquest. The investigation highlighted Jay’s altered state of mind and his actions in the hours preceding his tragic demise. Despite various speculations and testimonies, the exact events that unfolded remain shrouded in mystery.