Greek man found guilty of murdering Scottish woman in Crete
Summary
A Greek man was found guilty of murdering Jean Hanlon, a Scottish woman, in Crete in 2009. The court recognized his mental health issues and sentenced him to 10 years in prison, but his sentence is delayed until his appeal is finished.Key Facts
- Jean Hanlon, from Dumfries, Scotland, was found dead in the sea near Heraklion, Crete, in March 2009.
- A 54-year-old Greek man was convicted of her murder after a four-day trial in July 2026.
- The man had a brief relationship with Jean and allegedly stalked her after she ended it.
- The cause of death was an injury to the brain stem from a strong blow to the neck with a blunt object.
- The man was diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and was not reportedly taking his medication during the relationship.
- The court accepted that his mental health reduced his responsibility for the crime.
- Jean's family pushed for the case to be reopened after the initial ruling of accidental death.
- Jean’s sons attended the trial and referred to her diary, which described the relationship and harassment by the accused.
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