The mother of missing Jay Slater says she “cannot put into words” the heartache her family are feeling – as it approaches a month since the teenager’s disappearance on the island of Tenerife.
Debbie Duncan on Sunday released a statement today through the British overseas missing persons charity LBT Global.
The 19-year-old went missing on the island of Tenerife, where he was attending a music festival. He was last heard from on 17 June after setting off to walk back to his accommodation – a journey of about 11 hours.
She said: “As we approach four weeks of our beautiful Jay’s disappearance, we cannot put into words the heartache we are suffering as a family.
“Jay is a typical young man who loves life with a bright future ahead of him. This month will mark the end of his three year apprenticeship with the world at his feet.
“He is loved by everyone and has a close bond with his family and many many friends
“We would also like to say that we are aware of the awful comments and conspiracy theories that are filling social media.
“These theories are hindering the people trying to help us in their investigations here in Tenerife and are vile to see as a family.
“He is a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend to so many. He is such a popular boy this and is very distressing for us all to read.”
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