February 12th 2025.
It is with heavy hearts that we discuss the tragic death of Jaysley Beck, a young and promising member of the Royal Artillery. It is believed that she took her own life after facing troubling incidents. Today, an inquest was held at the Salisbury Coroner's Court to shed light on the events that led to her untimely death.
The inquest heard that Jaysley had made a complaint against her boss, Battery Sergeant Major Michael Webber, during her stay at Thorney Island in July 2021. She alleged that he had made inappropriate advances towards her, claiming to have been "waiting for a moment" when they would be alone. He had even engaged her in a drinking game before trying to kiss her and grabbing her leg.
Distressed and shaken, Ms. Beck immediately left the room and called a friend for support. She was in tears and locked herself in her car that night before reporting the incident to her superiors the next morning. An investigation was launched, and the inquest was told that Ms. Beck was "the epitome of who you would want in the Army."
Today, Battery Sergeant Major Webber was called to give evidence at the inquest. However, he declined to answer any questions, including whether he had encountered Gunner Beck professionally during her training at Thorney Island. He did, however, confirm that he had written a letter of apology to Ms. Beck, and its contents were true. When asked about his unacceptable behavior, he again declined to answer.
The inquest also heard from Major Lupton, who described Ms. Beck as a model soldier and expressed his shock upon learning about the incident at Thorney Island. He had spoken to her after she had received the letter of apology from Webber and said that she seemed calm and content. Another witness, Major Robert Ronz, confirmed that a formal record had been made of Webber's inappropriate behavior but provided no further details.
It was revealed that Ms. Beck had received thousands of messages from another senior colleague, Bombardier Ryan Mason, who she described as "psychotic and possessive." These messages were brought to light in the inquest, and it was clear that they had taken a toll on Ms. Beck's mental health.
Tragically, Ms. Beck was found dead at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire on December 15, 2021. The inquest continues to uncover the events that led to her death and seeks to provide closure to her loved ones. It is a devastating loss for the Royal Artillery, and her superiors spoke highly of her, saying that she was an exceptional soldier.
As we reflect on this heartbreaking loss, we must remember to prioritize the mental health and well-being of our soldiers. Incidents like these should never happen, and it is our responsibility to create a safe and supportive environment for all members of the military. We must also ensure that those responsible for such behavior are held accountable for their actions. We hope that Ms. Beck's family and friends find solace and peace during this difficult time.
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