Jay Slater, a young apprentice bricklayer, tragically passed away in Tenerife under mysterious circumstances, leaving his family desperate for answers even ten months after his death. Last June, Jay had traveled to Tenerife with his friends to attend the NRG music festival in Playa de las Americas. After the festival, on June 17, Jay went with two men to an Airbnb in the Rural de Teno national park. However, a few hours later, he decided to head back to the apartment where he was staying with his friends.
According to reports, Jay contacted one of his friends in a distressed state, mentioning that he was lost, thirsty, and his phone was on one percent battery. Sadly, he never made it back to the apartment, prompting his friends to report him missing. A massive search operation was launched, and after a month of searching, Jay’s body was discovered in a ravine on July 15, close to where his phone had last been tracked. Detectives used the data from Jay’s mobile phone to piece together his final movements before his tragic demise.
The inquest into Jay’s death at Preston Coroners Court revealed some startling information, including claims that Jay had stolen a Rolex watch valued at £12,000 before his disappearance. Allegedly, Jay had messaged a friend about taking an expensive watch strap and intending to sell it. There were also reports of Jay carrying knives and engaging in potentially risky behavior before he went missing. The investigation into Jay’s death delved into the details of his phone records, with Detective Chief Inspector Rachel Higson leading the digital media investigations team in analyzing the 73,000 pages of data obtained through Jay’s Apple ID.
The examination of Jay’s phone data revealed a series of messages sent by Jay in the early hours of the morning he disappeared, hinting at suspicious activities and potential threats. Despite the detailed analysis of the phone records, there were still unanswered questions surrounding Jay’s final moments and the events leading up to his tragic end. The inquest was adjourned due to complications in locating key individuals involved in the case, leaving Jay’s family and friends grappling with the uncertainty surrounding his untimely death. The search for truth and closure continues as loved ones seek to unravel the mysteries surrounding Jay Slater’s passing.
