Ruth Suter

A Greek man was sentenced to ten years in prison for the 2009 murder of Scottish mother Jean Hanlon in Crete, though he was released pending appeal under Greek legal procedures. The court recognized diminished responsibility due to mental health conditions. Hanlon’s sons, who pursued the case for nearly two decades, provided emotional testimony and hired a private investigator whose efforts helped secure key evidence. A forensic review suggested her injuries resulted from a deliberate blow rather than an accidental fall, overturning the original finding of drowning.

A Scottish man, 37-year-old Danny Vettrino from Fife, was found shot dead in a car park on Canouan in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Police reported multiple gunshot wounds and have launched an investigation, confirming a post‑mortem examination will determine the cause of death. Two men have reportedly been detained for questioning. Vettrino had worked internationally, most recently as a Technical Service Manager at a local resort, and tributes from family and friends highlighted his character and global connections.