A dog walker could hold vital information about what happened to tragic Scots teenager Rhys Bonner, his heartbroken mum has said.
Rhys' body was found half naked on August 8 last year following a major search after he vanished from the Balanark area of Glasgow on July 24.
The 19-year-old was discovered in marsh ground between Easterhouse and Gartloch village.
Devastated mum Stephanie has been searching for answers about what happened and thinks her son may have met a violent end.
His death is being treated by police as unexplained.
Stephanie has now been given fresh hope of finding out what happened to her son after cops told her about a dog walker who may have been in the area.
Supporters of the family are putting posters up in the area where Rhys was last seen in the hope that the dog walker or anyone else with information comes forward.
Stephanie said police told her a man may have been walking his dog near the area Rhys was found and has asked anyone with information to contact her.
She told the Record: "There is now a bit of hope. Before they have never told me anything so it is good to hear some information.
"It could be true or could not be, but it needs to be checked and I hope anyone who knows anything can come forward.
"I was just sat at home at 9pm when the phone rang with the police saying someone had spoken to them about this dog walker.
"The dog walker was male, but they won’t tell me who it is. Are you that dog walker? Please reach out to me.
"My phone number is 07511150979, or message me.
"Find it in your heart to come forward it would mean the word to me and my family.
"I’m pleading with anyone who was in or near the seven lochs. Are you a dog walker? Were your riding your bike?
"This is a place people go walks with their family, take their dogs and have picnics.
"Anything, you may think it’s nothing, but it could be vital the investigation.
"Please help us piece together Rhys's, my child's, final moments.
"My life has been turned upside down. I just want justice for my son.'
Stephanie has an outstanding complaint with the police about the investigation into her son's death. The force has insisted the incident was fully investigated and no criminality established.
Chief Inspector Patrick Murphy, Greater Glasgow Division, said: "Rhys' death was fully investigated by a dedicated team of officers who established no criminality.
"A report was submitted to the Crown and Procurator Fiscal Service.
"We are in regular contact with his family to keep them updated on any new information and keeping them fully informed is a priority for us.
"A complaint about the police has been received from Rhys' mother, therefore we are unable to comment further at this stage."
