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Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Dark Jay Slater autopsy detail that finally shuts down sinister theory
Rumours and theories surrounding Jay Slater's death were rife after the apprentice bricklayer went missing last summer, and finally his devastated family have been given some answers Jay Slater's cause of death has been revealed during an inquest, finally debunking a long-standing rumour surrounding the teenager who went missing in Tenerife last summer. The 19-year-old from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, died after sustaining multiple injuries consistent with a fall in a rocky area. His remains were found near the village of Masca in July, 2024, after he went missing following the Spanish island's NRG music festival the previous month. The Spanish Civil Guard said Jay could have fallen in the steep and inaccessible area where he was found. His disappearance sparked a huge wave of media attention before his body was found. And now during an inquest into his death at Preston Crown Court on Wednesday, Home Office pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd said Jay's body was already decomposing when he examined it. However, he said the teenager's cause of death was a head injury. A CT scan showed there was "a severe fracture of the head." He explained: "There were extensive changes due to decomposition. There were changes due to the period of time he was lying in a hot environment - changes I would expect to see in that period of 28 days or thereabouts." Dr Shepherd said Jay suffered several injuries but "that to the head is by far the most important one in understanding why Jay died". He said this involved "the application of considerable force" and added: "The pattern of injuries is entirely consistent with a heavy fall from height." Dr Shepherd told the inquest, even if Jay had been admitted to a specialist neurosurgical unit, the head injury was so serious it is highly unlikely he could have survived. "The injury is so severe that death was either instantaneous or extremely quick," he said. The Spanish authorities also concluded that the cause of Jay's death was a severe traumatic brain injury. This debunks a long-standing rumour that there was any third-party criminal involvement in Jay's disappearance, including one theory that he was murdered after stealing a £12,000 Rolex. During the inquest, it was revealed that Jay admitted stealing the luxury timepiece and was pictured with knives hours before he died. Between 5:03am and 5:52am on the morning Jay vanished, a message was sent from his phone saying: "Just took a £12k Rolly off some **** off to get 10 quid for it now." The inquest heard Jay sent a message to witness Josh Forshaw where he said: "Ended up getting thrown out with two Mali kids, just took an AP [expensive watch strap] off somebody and was on the way to sell it." At the time of his disappearance, even Jay's family were convinced foul play had been involved. Speaking last summer, Jay's uncle Glen Duncan said: "I've been thinking third party involvement from the start. "There's just some things that have already been out there. Why would two lads hire a villa up here? They're down on the strip, you know what it's like down there."
Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
5 unanswered Jay Slater questions from Rolex and knives to mystery mates
The inquest examining the death of 19-year-old Jay Slater has shed light on a number of details surrounding the tragedy, but several questions remain unanswered An inquest exploring the circumstances of Jay Slater 's shock death has revealed a host of new details about the tragic teen's disappearance and the recovery of his body from a ravine a month later - but questions remain. Jay, 19, went missing after leaving an Airbnb in the village of Masca in Teno, Tenerife, in June 2024, prompting a massive manhunt that grabbed international headlines for more than a month. When his lifeless body was recovered from the bottom of the Juan Lopez ravine on July 15, authorities concluded he had died from massive trauma, including a serious brain injury. The now-adjourned inquest at Preston Coroner's Court has clarified a host of facts, including shedding light on his cause of death and the Oswaldtwistle teen's final moments. However, there are some issues which remain in dispute about Jay's disappearance. Where is the missing Rolex? Investigators questioned taxi drivers and bar staff working near the Papagayo Beach Club in Tenerife after a fight reportedly broke out on June 17 - the same night 19-year-old Jay Slater was partying there. During the altercation, a high-end Rolex watch was allegedly stolen. Although there was speculation linking Jay to the theft, police never found any evidence to support this theory. Despite the lack of proof, rumours continued to circulate, raising questions around the circumstances of Jay's disappearance. His mother, Debbie Duncan, strongly denied any suggestion that her son was involved in the theft, calling the accusation a 'vile rumour.' However, during the inquest, it was revealed that Jay admitted stealing a £12,000 Rolex and was pictured with knives before he was found dead in Tenerife last June. Between 5:03am and 5:52am on the morning Jay vanished, a message was sent from his phone saying: "Just took a £12k Rolly off some **** off to get 10 quid for it now." The inquest heard Jay sent a message to witness Josh Forshaw where he said: "Ended up getting thrown out with two Mali kids, just took an AP [expensive watch strap] off somebody and was on the way to sell it." Josh told the hearing via videolink that Jay revealed he was planning to sell the strap for "10 quid" - a slang term for £10,000. But the whereabouts of the Rolex is still unknown, as it was never found. Where did he get the knives? Shortly before his death, Jay also sent Josh Forshaw a photo of himself with "knives down his trousers". He captioned the image "in case it kicks off". Josh said he didn't inform Spanish police about the image. It wasn't until he returned home to the UK that he reported it to Lancashire Police. The inquest heard no explanation has been offered or uncovered as to why Jay had the knives or believed anything would "kick off". Where are his friends? Jay's friends Lucy Law and Brad Hargreaves were not able to be tracked down to give evidence. They flew to the Spanish island in June last year with Jay, 19, to attend the NRG music festival in Playa de las Americas. The coroner said: "We can't find them. They have denied who they are and we have had police looking for them but we can't find them." Lucy, currently believed to be in Tenerife, was reportedly the one who Jay called last June, telling her he was lost, had 1% battery and needed water. Brad, who joined Lucy and Jay on the Tenerife last summer, is also understood to be on holiday, the inquest was told. Ms Law is said to be on holiday on the very island where he died, according to her family. She is reportedly unaware police even want to speak to her for the purposes of Mr Slater's inquest. Meanwhile, Brad is thought to be on a holiday booked last October. However, just hours ahead of the inquest, Brad took to Instagram Stories, where he posted a full-length mirror selfie, covering his face with an emoji. He posed with his hand in his pocket, dressed in all black. The post featured a time stamp which read '07:29'. Where are the other witnesses? Shortly before he vanished, Jay went to an Airbnb in the village of Masca which was being rented out by Ayub Qassim and Steven Roccas. Police have been unable to find the two men, and have therefore not been able to serve a summons for them to give evidence at the inquest. The coroner's office had spoken to somebody over the phone who they believed was Mr Roccas - but the person denied being him. If police have a reasonable belief that an individual is that named on a witness summons, they can still serve it. If that person then fails to attend court, a warrant for their arrest can be issued. The coroner has suggested that the inquest into Jay's death will likely resume "in a month or two" to allow for more time to locate the two men. Why did he walk home? The court was told that, at 2.39am on the morning the teenager vanished, he sent a worrying message that persuaded a concerned friend to ask him to "come home". Jay wrote: "They've got a marker on me." The friend replied: "You need to get home lad, you're off your barnet." TV sleuth Mark Williams-Thomas, who interviewed Qassim, said that he claimed to have offered Jay a lift back to his hotel after he slept, but was turned down as he was hungry and "wanted some scran". Mr Williams-Thomas, who helped expose Jimmy Savile's vile sex crimes after the TV presenter's death, revealed that Qassim said that Jay had been eager to leave the Airbnb on waking up the next morning and a neighbour had told him about a bus that could take him back. He said: "Qassim said to him 'Chill, mate, I'll drop you off later, when I wake up' but he said Jay said 'nah, I need some scran, I'm hungry'. "Jay said he had been told by the woman the bus to Los Cristianos was every ten minutes and Qassim said there was no bus and added 'Do what you like' before going to sleep." Jay was last heard from around 8:30 BST that morning, when he called Miss Law and told her he was lost and had 1% battery on his phone before the call cut out.
Edinburgh Live
22-05-2025
- Edinburgh Live
The tragic message sent to Jay Slater at 3am the morning he went missing
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info An inquest delving into the heartbreaking demise of Jay Slater has unveiled a distressing text exchange with a mate, moments before the 19 year old vanished without a trace. Heard at Preston Coroner's Court were unsettling texts following Jay's ominous message which triggered concern from his mates. In a message forwarded at 2.39am, on the day he went missing, Jay wrote to a friend, "They've got a marker on me." READ MORE - Katie Holmes breaks cover after Tom Cruise's awkward comment about Suri READ MORE - West Lothian mum fumes as her ceiling collapses after council say 'your home is safe' Responding to his alarming text, his pal cautioned, "You need to get home lad, you're off your barnet." Subsequently, between 5.03am and 5.52am, another disturbing message was broadcast from Jay's phone: "Just took a £12k Rolly off some **** off to get 10 quid for it now.", reports the Manchester Evening News. During the inquest, the court heard Josh Forshaw's account that Jay's mention of "10 quid" was actually code for a hefty £10,000 sum. When probed by the coroner over lunch about slang usage, Josh was incredulous, replying earlier today, "Are you serious?". In the afternoon session, he elaborated, "It's used in my area but I can't show that is what Jay intended. It was my interpretation." DCI Rachel Higson chimed in on the slang puzzle when questioned, admitting unfamiliarity with the phrase, but after consulting peers, she relayed that "It's not something I've heard of prior but I've consulted with colleagues and certainly in the east of the county, like Blackburn, it is a commonly-known term." On the fateful morning at around 7.30am, Jay shared a video call with his friend Brad Hargreaves, further deepening the mystery of his disappearance. In court, it was revealed that Jay had told Brad Hargreaves he couldn't afford a taxi. Bradley suggested: "Just get a taxi here and then jump out and don't pay for it or we'll pay." During a phone conversation later, Jay 'still sounded under the influence' but didn't come across as distressed, nor was he 'begging for help or in danger', according to Josh's testimony at the inquest. Earlier, the court learned that Jay sent Josh an image displaying knives tucked into his trousers 'in case it kicks off', approximately 90 minutes before their phone call. The young lad of 19 was discovered deceased in a ravine within Rural Parc de Teno, Tenerife, on 15 July last year. The Oswaltwistle apprentice bricklayer had attended the NRG music fest in Playa de las Americas. Following an event hosted by NRG, Jay ventured to a remote Masca village Airbnb early on 17 June. His intention was to trek to the flat where his mates were located in Los Cristianos after leaving the Airbnb. Throughout the trial, witness accounts from three Spanish individuals who encountered Jay during the leadup to his disappearance were presented. At about 7:50 am on the same day, two mates working on a building venture in Masca witnessed Jay on the main road, where he enquired regarding bus timetables. The search for Jay, which lasted nearly a month, garnered considerable press coverage in the UK, as reported by LancsLive. His body was found in Juan Lopez ravine, northward of Masca, not far from the last known location of his mobile phone signal. A post-mortem examination concluded he died of traumatic head injuries, consistent with a fall from height. As Jay's body was returned to Lancashire for his funeral, Lancashire's Senior Coroner Dr James Adeley opened an inquest. The final hearing started today (May 21) but has now been adjourned to resume at a later date.
Wales Online
21-05-2025
- Wales Online
Friend sent Jay Slater tragic 3am message the morning he disappeared
Friend sent Jay Slater tragic 3am message the morning he disappeared Jay's friend sent him a warning after the 19-year-old sent a concerning message Jay Slater is missing in Tenerife The tragic message a friend sent to Jay Slater in the early hours of the morning he went missing was revealed in an inquest into the teenager's death. It was heard at Preston Coroner's Court that Jay's friend sent him a warning message after the 19-year-old sent a concerning text. The 19-year-old was found dead in a ravine in Rural Parc de Teno, in Tenerife, on July 15 2024. The apprentice bricklayer from east Lancashire, had attended the NRG music festival in Playa de las Americas. He travelled to an Airbnb in the remote Masca village in north-west Tenerife in the early hours of June 17. Then leaving the property, he intended to walk to his friends' apartment in Los Cristianos. In the early hours of the morning Jay disappeared at 2.39am, he sent a message to his friend saying: "They've got a marker on me." The friend then replied: "You need to get home lad, you're off your barnet." Further texts were sent from Jay's phone between 5.03am and 5.52am on the morning he went missing. Don't miss a court report by signing up to our crime newsletter here Article continues below Members of the Guardia Civil close to the village of Masca, Tenerife, where Jay Slater went missing (Image: PA Archive/PA Images ) The message read: ""Just took a £12k Rolly off some **** off to get 10 quid for it now." Josh Forshaw, a friend of Jay's, claimed that in reference to 10 quid" he actually meant £10,000, the inquest heard. Josh had been asked by the coroner to provide evidence that this is a commonly-used slang term. Josh responded to the request earlier today, asking the coroner: "Are you serious? It's used in my area but I can't show that is what Jay intended. It was my interpretation." DCI Rachel Higson was also asked if she knew the term. She said: "It's not something I've heard of prior but I've consulted with colleagues and certainly in the east of the county, like Blackburn, it is a commonly-known term." At around 7.30am on the day Jay disappeared he video called his friend Brad Hargreaves. The court heard that Jay told Brad Hargreaves he didn't have the money for a taxi, to which Bradley said: "Just get a taxi here and then jump out and don't pay for it or we'll pay." Josh told the inquest that during this phone call Jay 'still sounded under the influence' but was not distressed or 'begging for help or in danger'. The court also heard that Jay sent a picture of knives down his trousers 'in case it kicks off' to Josh around 90 minutes before that phone call. Witness statements from three Spaniards who saw Jay in the hours before he disappeared were heard in court. At around 7.50am two friends, who were working on a construction project in the village of Masca, saw Jay on the main road when he asked them about bus times. He was eventually found in the Juan Lopez ravine, north of Masca, close to where his phone last pinged. A post-mortem examination concluded he died of traumatic head injuries, consistent with a fall from height. As Jay's body was returned to Lancashire for his funeral, Lancashire's Senior Coroner Dr James Adeley opened an inquest. The final hearing started today (May 21) but has now been adjourned to resume at a later date. Article continues below
Daily Mirror
21-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Jay Slater admitted stealing £12,000 Rolex and was pictured with knives
Jay Slater, 19, died from catasrophic injuries consistent with a steep fall in Tenerfie - after he claimed he had stolen a £12,000 Rolex and was pictured with knives on the morning he vanished Jay Slater admitted stealing a £12,000 Rolex and was pictured with knives before he was found dead in a remote national park in Tenerife last June, an inquest heard. The 19-year-old from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, suffered catastrophic injuries consistent with a steep fall in a rocky area, with his remains finally found a month after search and rescue teams scoured an area near the quiet Spanish village of Masca. The teenager had vanished after attending the NRG music festival on the Spanish island with pals. An inquest into his death on Wednesday heard claims that Jay stolen a Rolex worth an estimated £12,000 before he went missing. Between 5:03am and 5:52am on the morning Jay vanished, a message was sent from his phone saying: "Just took a £12k Rolly off some **** off to get 10 quid for it now." The inquest heard Jay sent a message to witness Josh Forshaw where he said: "Ended up getting thrown out with two Mali kids, just took an AP [expensive watch strap] off somebody and was on the way to sell it." Shortly before his death, Jay also sent Josh Forshaw a photo of himself with "knives down his trousers". He captioned the image "in case it kicks off". Josh said he didn't inform Spanish police about the image. It wasn't until he returned home to the UK that he reported it to Lancashire Police. Key witnesses in the case, including some of Jay's pals, could not be located to attend Wednesday's inquest hearing. Among these were Ayub Qassim and Steven Roccas, whose Airbnb Jay had gone back to after the music festival. But when Jay's mum Debbie was asked if she was content for their initial statements to be read into evidence, she pleaded with the coroner to bring "these people in front of us". The coroner's office had already gone to significant lengths to locate the two men, including asking the Metropolitan Police to serve witness summons on them, but their efforts have so far been unsuccessful. The coroner then adjourned the inquest, suggesting it will likely resume "in a couple of months". Dr James Adeley said: "The question in any inquest is that of how somebody comes by their death. The difficulty is in the interpretation. We could simply deal with Jay's death by the fact that he has walked into the middle of nowhere and fallen off a cliff." Addressing Jay's mother Debbie, he continued: "However, you wish to speak to the witnesses, who last saw him. You have heard of the difficulties we have had trying to find these two witnesses. In view of your distress and your need for answers we will make an attempt to find them again using whatever means we can. I am not confident of success but I will do what I can." According to Home Office pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd, Jay's cause of death was a head injury. A CT scan showed there was "a severe fracture of the head", while Spanish authorities also concluded that the teenager suffered a severe traumatic brain injury. "The injury is so severe that death was either instantaneous or extremely quick," Dr Shepherd said. Toxicologist Dr Stephanie Martin told the inquest that, although tests when someone who has been dead for some time are "extremely challenging", she determined that Jay had ecstasy in his system at the time of his death. Also present was a cocaine metabolite, which is present when cocaine is taken at the same time as the consumption of alcohol. The inquest continues.
