Debbie Duncan, the mother of missing 19-year-old Brit Jay Dean Slater, has issued a statement through the British overseas missing person charity LBT Global.
Despite extensive efforts, the search for Jay in Tenerife has yielded no results. In her first public comment, Debbie Duncan expressed her anguish and concern:
We have no information about his whereabouts. The Guardia Civil conducted an exhaustive 12-day land search in the mountains where Jay’s last phone call was traced. Although the land search concluded, Spanish authorities continued their investigation into why Jay travelled so far from his accommodation.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the Spanish authorities for their ongoing efforts.
To the press and reporters, we ask for privacy during this difficult time. Let the Spanish police conduct their investigation without interference.
We are aware of conspiracy theories and speculation on social media and various websites. Such negativity is distressing to our family.
We appreciate the global outpouring of love and support, especially from Jay’s hometown in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire.
As a family, we urge the world to respect our privacy.”
