A trial begins over the alleged murder of British mother Jean Hanlon, whose body was found in a harbour in Crete 17 years ago. The case is brought against her ex-boyfriend. According to the reporting, the prosecution’s case follows a recent breakthrough linked to information found in Hanlon’s diary. The diary is described as providing a clue that has helped authorities bring charges long after the original death was discovered. The trial is set to examine the circumstances surrounding Hanlon’s death and the evidence supporting the claim that she was murdered rather than dying by other means. Because the case has been ongoing for years before reaching court, the proceedings are expected to focus on how investigators linked the diary information to the defendant and how it fits with other material from the original investigation. The reports present the diary clue as a key factor in reopening or advancing the case after the long delay.