Summary
Jay Slater, a 19-year-old from Lancashire, was found dead in a Tenerife ravine after disappearing on June 17, 2024. His inquest, held at Preston Coroner's Court, revealed that he had recorded videos during his final hours and had been under the influence of drugs and alcohol. The inquest seeks to locate two men who might have important information about Slater's last moments.
Key Facts
- Jay Slater, aged 19, was found dead in a ravine in Tenerife on July 15, 2024.
- He went missing on June 17, and his body was found after a 29-day search.
- Slater recorded videos on Snapchat showing his final hours.
- The inquest aims to find two men, Ayub Qassim and Steven Roccas, who might have key information.
- He was last seen heading to an Airbnb in the village of Masca with these men.
- Toxicology reports showed Slater had taken drugs like MDMA, cocaine, and ketamine.
- Slater was last heard from at 08:30 BST on June 17 when he told a friend he was lost.
- A local resident recalled Slater asking about buses or taxis to return to his accommodation.
