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Widow Says Parts of Husband’s Feet Were Returned in Bag After Ferry Death

Police state they did not return his belongings, with the case classified as non-suspicious.

Overview

  • Annette Federspiel says she found the soles and heels of her late husband’s feet inside socks among items handed back by Caladh Funeral Directors last week.
  • Daily Record reports it understands Police Scotland authorized the funeral director to collect the body and effects after a post-mortem; the force disputes this account.
  • Police Scotland confirms the death is not being treated as suspicious and says it did not return any belongings in this case.
  • Caladh Funeral Directors decline to discuss specifics, citing a policy to protect family privacy and a commitment to care and dignity.
  • Mark, 64, fell overboard on June 15 during the GourockDunoon crossing; his body was found on Kilcreggan Beach on October 12 and he later received a military send-off on November 12.