The autopsy including the complete identification of the corpse and the reasons of death would take time, since the body was severely degraded,”
a female investigating judge reportedly said in a prior statement about British citizen Jay Slater (as reported by LBC). The identification and etiology, however, are both settled questions.
“The documentation he was carrying corresponds to that of Jay Slater and everything is pointing to an accidental fall, although that is unofficial pending the final reports.”
Authorities in Spain later confirmed that the fingerprints found during the autopsy belonged to Jay. A spokesman for the court further said that the injuries he had incurred were consistent with a fall from a cliff.
“We have a positive ID…” the court spokeswoman said. According to fingerprint analysis, the deceased was identified as Jay Slater, and his death was caused by a combination of injuries consistent with a fall in the mountainous region.
A Civil Guard mountain rescue unit discovered the corpse in a secluded region of the Spanish island early yesterday morning.
