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Jay Slater's Mum on Online Trolling and 'Jay's Law'

The TelegraphOctober 24, 202539 min16,724 views
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The Loss of Jay Slater

  • 💔 Jay Slater, a 19-year-old apprentice bricklayer, went missing on his first solo holiday abroad in Tenerife and was later found dead.
  • 😔 His mother, Debbie Duncan, describes the time since his death as feeling like time stood still, with the inquests and waiting periods making it difficult to move forward.
  • ✨ Debbie emphasizes that she wants Jay to be remembered for his life, not his death, describing him as a typical, popular 19-year-old with a massive personality who loved to travel and attend festivals.

The Nightmare of Online Trolling

  • 📱 Following Jay's disappearance, Debbie and her family were subjected to a nightmare at the hands of vile online trolls.
  • 💬 Conspiracy theories spread online included Jay being murdered over a drug debt, his disappearance being a scam, or the mafia being involved.
  • 🎭 Trolls even created fake accounts impersonating Jay and accused his mother of faking her tears, adding immense distress to their grief.
  • 🔍 Debbie recounts receiving a disappearing message stating Jay owed money and to
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