Jay Slater’s mother hits out at people who spread conspiracy theories about her son

22 Sep 2025 • 1:23 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Jay Slater's mother, Debbie Duncan, has called for new regulations to be introduced to curb the spread of misinformation about missing people online.
  • She stated that online conspiracy theorists had 'completely dehumanised' her son with 'shocking' theories following his disappearance in Tenerife last year.
  • Jay, 19, went missing in the treacherous mountains of Park Rural de Teno in June 2024 and was found dead 29 days later from a traumatic brain injury sustained in a fall.
  • Despite a coroner's ruling, online content creators continue to spread theories, including claims he faked his death or was kidnapped, even 15 months after his passing.
  • Duncan hopes a new Channel 4 documentary, 'The Disappearance of Jay Slater,' airing on 28 September, will help to 'shut down the armchair detectives' and highlight the family's ordeal.

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