Convicted After 17 Years | Leeds News

Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 5, 2026 · 1m

After 17 years, a Greek man has been convicted of murdering Scottish mother Jean Hanlon in Crete, receiving a 10-year sentence—though mental health factors were acknowledged and he’s been released pending appeal. Her body, found in 2009 with fatal injuries, was initially ruled a drowning, but evidence pointed to a violent struggle. The accused, who knew Jean and always denied involvement, was brought to trial after her sons—guided by a private investigator who used her diary to build a case—pushed relentlessly for justice. Testimony revealed harassment before her death, and the conviction…