Mother's Heartbreaking Reaction to Son's Body Found in Tenerife

Debbie Duncan, the grieving mother of 19-year-old Jay Slater, has opened up about her harrowing experience following her son's disappearance in Tenerife. After Jay was reported missing on June 17, Debbie spent weeks searching for him, only to be met with cruel trolling and conspiracy theories suggesting he had met a gruesome fate. In her desperation to find hope, she became entangled in a theory that claimed her son was being held captive, even receiving a fabricated image of him in chains. This false narrative provided a glimmer of hope for Debbie, who clung to the belief that if Jay was alive, he might still be breathing somewhere. The search for Jay ended tragically when his body was discovered on July 15 in a ravine, nearly a month after he vanished. A post-mortem examination revealed that he died from traumatic head injuries consistent with a fall. Debbie recounted the moment she learned of her son's death, describing her overwhelming grief as she screamed and cried upon hearing the news. The identification process was agonizing, as she needed to confirm it was indeed Jay before she could accept the heartbreaking reality. In the wake of her loss, Debbie bid farewell to her son at a funeral in Accrington, attended by hundreds who came to celebrate Jay's life. The service was streamed live, allowing well-wishers to pay their respects. As the community mourns, Debbie's story highlights the profound impact of loss and the cruel nature of online speculation during times of tragedy.