Victim of a Shirley Valentine murder: Jean had made a new life in Crete. Then one day she went for a drink with a local man and was never seen alive again. Now, 17 years after her body was found, her killer's finally been convicted. Why IS he still free?

Jean Hanlon, an Irish woman living a peaceful life in Crete, vanished after a casual evening out in 2009, and her body was found with severe injuries. Initially deemed an accident, it took 17 years for authorities to convict a local man for her murder, raising questions about the justice system's delays. This case underscores broader issues in international legal proceedings and the challenges families face when seeking closure for crimes committed abroad. Her conviction highlights the importance of thorough investigations and the impact on victims' families.