‘The Disappearance Of Jay Slater’ will follow the story of the youngster who went missing in Tenerife in 2024

‘The Disappearance Of Jay Slater’ will follow the story of the youngster who went missing in Tenerife in 2024 (Image: Men Media)

A documentary about the disappearance of British teenager Jay Slater, who died last year, is due to air on Channel 4.

‘The Disappearance Of Jay Slater’ will follow the story of the youngster who went missing in Tenerife in 2024 and was later found dead, with access to film Mr Slater’s post-mortem and funeral.

The crew behind the documentary have been making it in collaboration with Mr Slater’s family, with the programme also set to look at the conspiracy theories that stemmed from the story, the online abuse that the family still receive and the media coverage of the story.

Jay had been staying and partying in the Playa de las Americas resort. On his first solo holiday without his family, the 19-year-old had flown out to the Canary Island with his friends for the annual NRG festival.

The investigation started when Jay’s phone last pinged, before running out of battery atop a steep mountain a few miles north of the Masca village. He was found dead four weeks later, on July 15.

Rita Daniels, Channel 4 commissioning editor, said: “The story of Jay Slater captured the nation last summer with a fervour and intensity fuelled by armchair detectives and internet culture.

“We are so glad to be working with Anna on a sensitively handled exploration of the family’s experience, and understanding the impact of being in the middle of a social media storm, amplified by grief.

“The film holds a light up to our current society and is exactly the story that is a necessity for Channel 4 to tell.”

Produced by Candour Productions, it will also look at the world of online armchair detectives and the consequences of their actions.

The release date for the show has not yet been announced.