John Gillies Identified After Six Years | Glasgow News

Bones found on a Wyoming mountainside after six years have been identified as John Gillies, a 69-year-old Scot from Kirkintilloch. Forest workers discovered the remains in September last year, sparking a massive international investigation involving Interpol and Police Scotland. Key to the breakthrough was Gillies’s former wife, who provided vital clues and reminded investigators he was more than bones. Local church leaders helped locate his family, enabling a compassionate international notification. Now, efforts are underway to repatriate his remains to Scotland. Sheriff KC Lehr praised the global collaboration that brought closure to a grieving family — and brought John home. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/985e8088b17d86e8