Heartbreaking advice for Jay Slater’s family after autopsy in Tenerife tragedy

The family of Jay Slater, the 19-year-old whose body was discovered in a remote ravine in Tenerife, have reportedly received some heartbreaking advice following his post-mortem examination. Jay had disappeared after attending a music festival with friends on the island and never returned to his hotel.

He is believed to have died instantly from “a fall or plunge” into the harsh landscape. According to Mail Online, Jay’s devastated mother Debbie Duncan was advised not to view her son’s body at the morgue following the autopsy results, denying them the closure many bereaved families seek from such viewings.

The same report revealed that the Slaters found “very little comfort” in the likelihood that Jay would have died instantly, sparing him prolonged suffering.

Tenerife officials initially said formal identification and autopsy results would take time due to the body’s “very damaged” condition. Jay’s remains were found by members of a Spanish Civil Guard mountain rescue team, 29 days after he went missing on the morning of Monday 17 June.

In a heartfelt update on their fundraising page, which has now topped £70,000, devastated mum Debbie wrote: ‘We are working with agencies to arrange Jay’s repatriation to the UK and the remaining funds, along with any donations Future proceeds will be used to help with this if needed and to pay for Jay’s home funeral costs. We want to give our boy the time off he deserves so please continue to share and support the fundraiser however you can.”, reports the Manchester Evening News.

Amidst the outpouring of support, the family also faced disparaging comments from trolls who questioned the considerable amount raised. LBT Global, acting as spokesperson, defended them online.

The organization’s CEO, Matthew Searle, said: “This hatred is coming from people who, I assume, have never had to repatriate a deceased loved one. These costs can easily exceed £20,000. These people probably didn’t have to arrange their own child. funeral, and they didn’t even feel the need to make it as big and good as possible because it’s the last thing they’ll ever do for their child.”