Son of Dumfries woman says 'it's time to let mum lay in peace' 16 years on from her death
The son of a woman from Dumfries says "it's time to let mum finally lay in peace" 16 years on from her death in Greece after a defendant has been questioned in connection to her death by police.
Jean Hanlon, 53, moved to the Greek island to start a new life but went missing and was found dead in the sea off the harbour of the capital Heraklion on 13 March 2009.
Her death was previously ruled as drowning but in 2023, the Greek authorities confirmed her death was a result of foul play.
Her son Michael Porter always believed she was murdered and has campaigned tirelessly to find out what happened.
He said: "Now we're coming to the end, it's time to let mum finally lay in peace and let mum get the justice she deserves.
"Nothing will ever change the fact that our mum is gone. I do think how she died and how she was disrespected has robbed us of the proper grieving process."
Jean's family have campaigned for years to pressure the Greek authorities into opening a new investigation.
They also hired their own private investigator. Mr Porter added: "This campaign is nearly reaching two decades now, what a whirlwind - I wouldn't wish it on anybody.
"It's been one massive learning curve as a person, I grew up with this case into an adult. I chose that, the family chose that - we would choose it again but it hasn't come without its issues.
"It's also brought a lot of good. The people we've met through charities, the people who have sponsored us or helped with the various shows we've put on.
"People have given us their free time because they believe in justice for Jean... but it's consumed a lot of our lives."
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