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Greek Man Convicted of 2009 Murder of Scottish Woman in Crete

A Greek man has been convicted of murdering Scottish woman Jean Hanlon in Crete in 2009. The court noted his diminished responsibility due to mental health issues during the trial.

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Greek Man Found Guilty of Murdering Scottish Woman in Crete

A Greek man has been found guilty of murdering a Scottish woman in Crete 17 years ago.

Jean Hanlon's body was discovered in the water off Heraklion in March 2009.

A 54-year-old man—who, under Greek law, will remain unnamed until the court process, including any appeals, is complete—was convicted following a four-day trial at the Lasithi Law Courts in Neapoli.

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The court acknowledged his diminished responsibility due to mental health conditions.

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