Greg Lynn: Ex-Jetstar pilot claims he was acting in 'self-defence' when Carol Clay and Russell Hill died. Now prosecutors reveal what they think of his version of events
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Greg Lynn: Ex-Jetstar pilot claims he was acting in 'self-defence' when Carol Clay and Russell Hill died. Now prosecutors reveal what they think of his version of events

Daily Mail  

He is accused of killing Russell Hill and Carol Clay Greg Lynn has been described as a liar A jury tasked with deciding the fate of former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn has been urged to dismiss his claims of self-defence. The jury heard Lynn claimed the couple died after Mr Hill stole his shotgun and the pair engaged in a deadly struggle for control. Greg Lynn denies murdering the elderly couple Lynn claims he became involved in a deadly struggle for his shotgun at the front of Mr Hill's Landcruiser The 12-gauge shotgun Lynn claims was fired by Russell Hill into Carol Clay's head While Lynn has always denied murdering the couple, the jury heard he freely admitted to cleaning up the alleged crime scene and destroying the evidence. Greg Lynn leaves the wilderness after the deadly March 2020 incident Carol Clay's purse was left discarded in Mr Hill's car The scenic location where the deadly incident took place In closing the case, Mr Porceddu ran the jury through all of the evidence they have been presented over the past month. The jury heard Lynn's story about Mr Hill stealing his gun from his car made no sense.

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Greg Lynn lodges appeal against his murder verdict and sentence over the death of Carol Clay
4 months, 1 week ago

Greg Lynn lodges appeal against his murder verdict and sentence over the death of Carol Clay

ABC  

High Country killer Greg Lynn has formally lodged an appeal in Victoria's highest court, as he seeks to overturn his murder conviction over the death of retiree Carol Clay. Lynn's legal challenge was formally submitted to Victoria's Court of Appeal late on Monday, three days after the standard 28-day window to lodge appeals expired. The defence lawyers argued the jury …

Bombshell twist after sentencing of former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn for murdering secret lover camper
5 months, 1 week ago

Bombshell twist after sentencing of former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn for murdering secret lover camper

Daily Mail  

The daughter of Russell Hill is planning on suing the former Jetstar pilot who was acquitted of the camper's murder. Greg Lynn, 57, had pleaded not guilty in the Supreme Court of Victoria to the murders of Mr Hill, 74, and Carol Clay, 73, in the Wonnangatta Valley, in Victoria's Alpine region, on March 20, 2020. However they acquitted him …

Bombshell sentence for former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn for murdering secret lover camper - but this might not be the end of it
5 months, 1 week ago

Bombshell sentence for former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn for murdering secret lover camper - but this might not be the end of it

Daily Mail  

Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn has been sentenced to 32 years in jail over the murder of secret lover camper Carol Clay. Both failed to show up for his sentencing The 12 Gauge 'Barathrum Arms' Model S/P 12 Semi-Automatic Shotgun used to kill Carol Clay The deadly struggle happened at the front of Russell Hill's Landcruiser The jury heard Lynn …

When Carol Clay and Russell Hill died, Greg Lynn tried to cover it up. Now a jury has delivered its verdict
9 months ago

When Carol Clay and Russell Hill died, Greg Lynn tried to cover it up. Now a jury has delivered its verdict

ABC  

A camping trip brought Carol Clay and Russell Hill to a remote pocket of Victoria — but the pair would never emerge from the Wonnangatta Valley. "We wanted to work, we wanted to see the company survive, but it wasn't to be," Lynn said, adding that staff were never asked to make personal sacrifices to ensure the company's survival. Lynn …

Greg Lynn: What happens next after murder trial over the deaths of Carol Clay and Russell Hill
9 months ago

Greg Lynn: What happens next after murder trial over the deaths of Carol Clay and Russell Hill

Daily Mail  

A former cop and private investigator has said there is still 'quite a way to go' following the outcome of the murder trial over the deaths of Carol Clay and Russell Hill. Ex-Jetstar pilot Gregory Lynn was on Tuesday found guilty of the murder of Ms Clay, 73, but not guilty of the murder of Mr Hill, 74, at Victoria's …

How Greg Lynn used his training as a Jetstar pilot to clean the evidence of a bloody crime scene
9 months ago

How Greg Lynn used his training as a Jetstar pilot to clean the evidence of a bloody crime scene

Daily Mail  

A calm and collected pilot trained in making quick decisions under pressure, Greg Lynn knew how to act in an emergency. Greg Lynn used his Jetstar gloves to dispose of the bodies Lynn was found guilty of Carol Clay's murder, and not guilty of Russell Hill's. The Wonnangatta Valley, in Victoria's Alpine region, where Russell Hill and Carol Clay were …

Greg Lynn found guilty of murdering Victorian camper Carol Clay, but not guilty over Russell Hill death
9 months ago

Greg Lynn found guilty of murdering Victorian camper Carol Clay, but not guilty over Russell Hill death

ABC  

In short: A Supreme Court jury has found Greg Lynn guilty of murdering Victorian camper Carol Clay, but not guilty over the death of Russell Hill. A Supreme Court jury has found Greg Lynn guilty of murdering Victorian camper Carol Clay, but not guilty over the death of Russell Hill. Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn has been found guilty of …

Greg Lynn: Prosecution case against ex-Jetstar pilot is branded a 'bumbling, half-baked disgrace' by his lawyer as epic murder trial draws to its end
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Greg Lynn: Prosecution case against ex-Jetstar pilot is branded a 'bumbling, half-baked disgrace' by his lawyer as epic murder trial draws to its end

Daily Mail  

He is accused of killing Russell Hill and Carol Clay Greg Lynn has been described as a liar The case against former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn has been branded a 'disgrace' by his lawyer as the five-week trial draws to its end. Lynn's barrister Dermot Dann, KC has savaged the prosecution case Greg Lynn denies murdering the elderly couple Lynn …

Prosecuting lawyers attack Greg Lynn's account of events in closing arguments of Supreme Court trial
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Prosecuting lawyers attack Greg Lynn's account of events in closing arguments of Supreme Court trial

ABC  

In short: Prosecutors are attempting to discredit Greg Lynn’s account of the demise of two elderly campers during closing arguments of his double murder trial. Prosecutors in the trial of former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn have urged jurors to reject the 57-year-old's account that the deaths of two elderly campers were accidental as an "elaborate fiction". During closing arguments of …

Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn accused of killing secret lover campers apologises to their families for his 'despicable act' - but continues to deny he murdered the couple
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn accused of killing secret lover campers apologises to their families for his 'despicable act' - but continues to deny he murdered the couple

Daily Mail  

Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn has apologised to the families of secret lover campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay after entering the witness box to defend his 'despicable' behaviour. The jury heard Lynn claimed the couple died after Mr Hill stole his shotgun and the pair engaged in a deadly struggle for control. The 12 Gauge 'Barathrum Arms' Model S/P …

Greg Lynn apologises to families of Victorian campers Carol Clay and Russell Hill as he gives evidence in murder trial
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Greg Lynn apologises to families of Victorian campers Carol Clay and Russell Hill as he gives evidence in murder trial

ABC  

In short: Greg Lynn has concluded giving evidence in his murder trial over the deaths of Victorian campers Carol Clay and Russell Hill. Greg Lynn has concluded giving evidence in his murder trial over the deaths of Victorian campers Carol Clay and Russell Hill. Mr Lynn is accused of murder over the deaths of Russell Hill, 74, and Carol Clay, …

How elderly camper was shot dead in her pyjamas - as accused killer reveals the crucial role his Jetstar pilot skills played in the decision to cover-up their gruesome deaths
9 months, 3 weeks ago

How elderly camper was shot dead in her pyjamas - as accused killer reveals the crucial role his Jetstar pilot skills played in the decision to cover-up their gruesome deaths

Daily Mail  

Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn used his experience as an airline captain to make the quick decision to cover-up the 'accidental deaths' of secret lover campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay. Lynn claimed Ms Clay was dressed in her pyjamas when Mr Hill made the fateful decision to steal his shotgun from the back seat of his Nissan Patrol. Russell …

Jury hears former Jetstar pilot's graphic account of his fight to the death when secret lovers were allegedly murdered - as grim details of the elderly couple's final moments are revealed in court
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Jury hears former Jetstar pilot's graphic account of his fight to the death when secret lovers were allegedly murdered - as grim details of the elderly couple's final moments are revealed in court

Daily Mail  

Ex-Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn told detectives how an elderly woman was accidentally shot dead as he grappled with her secret lover, who was then fatally stabbed, in his video interview with police which was played to a jury for the first time. Greg Lynn's recorded account to police has been shown to a jury Lynn told police the side mirror …

After waiting patiently for two weeks, Greg Lynn's lawyers unleashed on police experts
9 months, 4 weeks ago

After waiting patiently for two weeks, Greg Lynn's lawyers unleashed on police experts

ABC  

On Wednesday, Mark Gellatly stood in the witness box and referred to something called the "vacuum theory". As Mr Gellatly went through blood spatter analysis of the crime scene, he said investigators took a swab from inside the barrel of Mr Lynn's gun because of the vacuum theory. Mr Dann pressed Mr Gellatly into conceding the red-brown substance may have …

Everything we learned on the first week of the murder trial of Greg Lynn, accused of killing two campers
10 months, 1 week ago

Everything we learned on the first week of the murder trial of Greg Lynn, accused of killing two campers

ABC  

Lawyers for a former Jetstar pilot accused of murder say the deaths of an elderly couple in Victoria's remote high country were a "tragic" accident, but prosecutors allege it was a double murder which might have followed a dispute over a drone. Greg Lynn's lawyers say he is not guilty of murder or manslaughter Earlier this week, Mr Lynn's legal …

Court told of slain camper Russell Hill's frank admission before his alleged deadly struggle with former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Court told of slain camper Russell Hill's frank admission before his alleged deadly struggle with former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn

Daily Mail  

First witnesses in trial in process of giving evidence Former pilot Greg Lynn is charged with two murders Slain camper Russell Hill confided to a fellow camper that retirement had 'f***ed' him up before he allegedly died in a struggle trying to kill ex-Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn. Lynn, 57, of Caroline Springs is charged with the murder of Mr Hill, …

Victorian campers Carol Clay and Russell Hill had 'loving, caring' relationship, murder trial of Greg Lynn hears
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Victorian campers Carol Clay and Russell Hill had 'loving, caring' relationship, murder trial of Greg Lynn hears

ABC  

In short: The murder trial of former pilot Greg Lynn over the 2020 deaths of Victorian campers Carol Clay and Russell Hill heard from Ms Clay's daughter, as well as a friend of Mr Hill's and fellow campers. The murder trial of former pilot Greg Lynn over the 2020 deaths of Victorian campers Carol Clay and Russell Hill heard from …

Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn's side of the story is heard for the first time as he stands trial for the alleged murders of two campers in remote wilderness
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn's side of the story is heard for the first time as he stands trial for the alleged murders of two campers in remote wilderness

Daily Mail  

Former Jetstar captain Greg Lynn has claimed elderly camper Russell Hill knifed himself in a struggle between the two men, after he accidentally shot his lover and childhood sweetheart Carol Clay in the head, a jury has heard. Lynn's barrister Dermot Dann KC also told the court that the 57-year-old made a series of terrible decisions including dumping and then …

Lawyers outline cases in trial of Greg Lynn, accused of murdering Victorian campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Lawyers outline cases in trial of Greg Lynn, accused of murdering Victorian campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay

ABC  

In short: Greg Lynn has admitted to covering up the deaths of two campers in 2020 and disposing of their bodies but maintains his innocence to the charge of murder, his lawyer has told the Victorian Supreme Court. Mr Lynn's barrister Mr Dann said an argument took place between his client, a keen deer hunter, and Mr Hill, a drone …

Revealed: How former Jetstar captain Greg Lynn allegedly killed female camper as murder trial gets underway
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Revealed: How former Jetstar captain Greg Lynn allegedly killed female camper as murder trial gets underway

Daily Mail  

Former Jetstar captain Greg Lynn shot one of his alleged victim's in the head, a jury has been told. Greg Lynn outside the Supreme Court of Victoria as his murder trial began on Monday Providing a brief summary of the allegations, Justice Michael Croucher told the jury pool that it was alleged Lynn shot Ms Clay and killed Mr Hill …

Ex-Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn accused of going to a motel covered in blood of elderly camper
2 years, 2 months ago

Ex-Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn accused of going to a motel covered in blood of elderly camper

Daily Mail  

Lynn continues to deny murdering the couple while they were camping Lynn allegedly killed them and their human remains were burnt Russell Hill, 74, and Carol Clay, 73, vanished in the Wonnangatta Valley Jetstar pilot Gregory Lynn, 55, is charged with two counts of murder Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn was suspected of going to a hotel room after the …

Jetstar pilot Gregory Lynn self-defence case over murder of missing campers Russell Hill Carol Clay
2 years, 2 months ago

Jetstar pilot Gregory Lynn self-defence case over murder of missing campers Russell Hill Carol Clay

Daily Mail  

Former Jetstar pilot Gregory Lynn could claim self-defence when his matter returns to court in the coming weeks. Lynn allegedly shot secret lover campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay in Victoria's high country before burning their bodies and dumping them in bush graves. Russell Hill and Carol Clay were allegedly murdered during a camping trip in Victoria's high country in …

Jetstar pilot accused of murdering missing campers appears in court
2 years, 10 months ago

Jetstar pilot accused of murdering missing campers appears in court

Daily Mail  

The case of an airline pilot accused of murdering Melbourne campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay has been delayed so prosecutors can continue to build their case. Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn, 55, was charged with murdering two elderly campers in Victoria Greg Lynn, 55, has remained behind bars since he was arrested in November 2021 and charged with the …

Jetstar pilot Gregory Lynn charged murder campers Carol Clay Russell Hill as cops search for trailer
3 years, 4 months ago

Jetstar pilot Gregory Lynn charged murder campers Carol Clay Russell Hill as cops search for trailer

Daily Mail  

The Jetstar pilot charged with murdering two elderly campers will appear in court Friday morning after an 'exhaustive and complex criminal investigation', but one of Victoria's top cops says a vital piece of evidence is still missing. Gregory Lynn, 55, was charged with the murder of secret lovers Russell Hill, 74, and Carol Clay, 73, as police begin the exhaustive …

Shoreham airshow pilot who crashed plane doing ‘bent loop’ trick while 1,000ft too low, killing 11, cleared of gross negligence
6 years ago

Shoreham airshow pilot who crashed plane doing ‘bent loop’ trick while 1,000ft too low, killing 11, cleared of gross negligence

The Independent  

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Shoreham air crash trial: Pilot could think of ‘no rational explanation’ for why he flew failed loop so badly, court hears
6 years, 1 month ago

Shoreham air crash trial: Pilot could think of ‘no rational explanation’ for why he flew failed loop so badly, court hears

The Independent  

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