Final images of Jay Slater before he died seen for first time in new Channel 4 documentary
Channel 4's new documentary The Disappearance of Jay Slater will air next Sunday
The last CCTV footage of Jay Slater alive, taken mere hours before his tragic demise, will be broadcast as part of a new Channel 4 documentary.
The film aims to shed light on the mystery surrounding his death and quash the numerous theories and allegations circulating on social media.
Jay, a 19 year old lad from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, went missing on June 17, 2024, sparking a massive search operation. His body was eventually discovered in a remote area near the village of Masca on July 15.
In the wake of Jay Slater's disappearance in the summer of 2024, a flurry of online speculation gave rise to conspiracy theories, igniting a social media frenzy led by armchair detectives fascinated with true crime. The case drew worldwide attention, with over 30 million videos posted online speculating about Jay's whereabouts.
Channel 4's new documentary features the final CCTV images of Jay, which will be shown alongside messages he sent, reports the Mirror.
At 11.55pm, Jay is captured on camera at Papagayo Nightclub, and then there's CCTV footage of him leaving at 01.04am.
At 1.12am, he is denied re-entry into the club and can be seen at the entrance. A bouncer appears to be pointing into the distance, seemingly showing Jay something.
At 2.40am, he sends a message to his mates saying: "Can't get in Papagayo they got marker on me".
His mate Lucy responds at 2.48am: "I've just said I'll come out and get you if you come home."
Then at 2.49am, Jay replies: "Doesn't matter it's OK. I on a mission."
He is then spotted on CCTV at Tramps Nightclub at 3.07am. This is the last CCTV sighting of Jay.
It is believed that he left this club and tragically lost his life later that morning.
According to a coroner's report in July, Jay informed his mates he was "in the middle of the mountains" and desperately needed water, as he embarked on a 14-hour trek home the morning after consuming drugs and alcohol during a night out.
The Disappearance of Jay Slater also features previously unseen CCTV footage, unheard audio recordings, the uncovering of unsent messages, and exclusive access to the Slater family as they seek answers about what befell Jay.
It was the sole media outlet granted complete access to Jay's post-mortem examination, Jay's funeral service and Jay's inquest proceedings. The documentary examines the genuine consequences of social media detective work - on police enquiries as well as the harmful impact on the family and loved ones mourning the loss of their son.
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