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Jay Slater inquest resumes after final effort to trace witnesses

CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN, JUL 24 – The inquest into Jay Slater's death resumes after witnesses remained unavailable, with authorities unable to trace key testimonies crucial to understanding the circumstances of his fall, officials said.

  • On Thursday, July 24, the hearing at Preston Crown Court will resume Jay Slater’s inquest after Senior Coroner Dr James Adeley agreed to adjourn to trace missing witnesses.
  • In the summer of 2024, he travelled to Tenerife, attended the NRG music festival on June 16, and was later found dead near Masca on July 15, after a search by Spanish Civil Guard.
  • Toxicology expert Dr Stephanie Martin reported analysis showed cocaine, ketamine, ecstasy and alcohol in his system.
  • In a further development, The Met Police said they could not locate key witnesses, while Lucy Law is expected to give evidence via video link today.
  • In her plea to the coroner, Debbie Duncan said, `My son went on holiday and didn't come back so there are questions we need to ask`, inquest timing detail.
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It would be easy to slip… and fall into the void, Jay Slater inquest hears

The body of the 19-year-old was found in a ravine after a holiday night out

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Liverpool Echo broke the news in Liverpool, United Kingdom on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
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