Did conspiracy theories put the search for Jay Slater in jeopardy?
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The case of missing Jay Slater has gripped the nation for nearly a month. Conspiracy theorists spread rampant misinformation about Jay Slater’s disappearance in Tenerife following a music festival, leading to widespread public confusion and misdirection of police resources.