Body of Missing 19-Year-Old British Teen Jay Slater Found in Tenerife

Jul 15, 2024, 06:48 PM

Human remains have been found in the area where 19-year-old British teenager Jay Slater went missing in Tenerife nearly a month ago. The discovery was made by Spanish rescue teams and confirmed by local police. Slater, who disappeared on June 17th, was found close to the last known location of his mobile phone, with his possessions and clothes nearby. Initial investigations suggest that Slater may have suffered an accidental fall in the remote and inaccessible area where his body was found. The body has been identified as Jay Slater through autopsy fingerprinting, confirmed by a court spokesperson. Slater's mother has expressed her devastation and demanded answers regarding the circumstances of his disappearance and death.