Aussie 'secret lover campers' were allegedly shot dead by ex-pilot
2 years, 4 months ago

Aussie 'secret lover campers' were allegedly shot dead by ex-pilot

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Secret lover campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay were allegedly shot before their bodies were burnt and dumped in bush graves. The badly burnt remains of Ms Clay, 73, and Mr Hill, 74 were located by Victoria Police Missing Persons Squad detectives on November 30 — just days after the arrest of former Jetstar pilot Gregory Lynn. On Monday, the Melbourne Magistrates' Court heard a ballistics expert would play a crucial role in the alleged killer's upcoming preliminary hearing, which is scheduled to run over four days in January. The court heard Victorian homicide detectives had compiled a whopping 773-page brief of evidence against Lynn, whose flight attendant wife Melanie tuned into the video link hearing in her husband's absence. Speaking then, Mr Stamper said police believed Mr Hill more than likely met foul play after getting into an argument with another camper in the remote Victorian wilderness.

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Former pilot Greg Lynn jailed for 32 years over High Country murder of Victorian camper Carol Clay
5 months, 1 week ago

Former pilot Greg Lynn jailed for 32 years over High Country murder of Victorian camper Carol Clay

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Murderer Greg Lynn has been sentenced to 32 years' jail for shooting camper Carol Clay in Victoria's High Country four years ago. Earlier this year, a jury found Lynn guilty of Ms Clay's murder but acquitted him of murdering Mr Hill in the Wonnangatta Valley on March 20, 2020. "I am satisfied Mrs Clay was killed instantly when she was …

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

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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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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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

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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

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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 …

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

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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 …

False teeth, a charred ring and thousands of tiny shattered bone fragments were all that remained of elderly lovers allegedly murdered
10 months ago

False teeth, a charred ring and thousands of tiny shattered bone fragments were all that remained of elderly lovers allegedly murdered

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The blackened and shattered remains of secret lover campers have been shown to jurors in the ongoing murder trial of former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn. Lynn, 57, has pleaded not guilty in the Supreme Court of Victoria to the murders of Russell Hill, 74, and Carol Clay, 73, in the Wonnangatta Valley, in Victoria's Alpine region, on March 20, 2020. …

Slain Victorian camper Russell Hill lied about being Carol Clay's cousin to hide affair, court hears
10 months, 1 week ago

Slain Victorian camper Russell Hill lied about being Carol Clay's cousin to hide affair, court hears

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In short: The wife of slain camper Russell Hill has told the Victorian Supreme Court that his secret love Carol Clay was first introduced to her as his cousin. The wife of slain camper Russell Hill has told the Victorian Supreme Court that his secret love Carol Clay was first introduced to her as his cousin. The testimony was made …

Friends of Russell Hill, one of the campers allegedly murdered by Greg Lynn, give evidence in trial
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Friends of Russell Hill, one of the campers allegedly murdered by Greg Lynn, give evidence in trial

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In short: A jury in Greg Lynn's murder trial has heard friends of camper Russell Hill told Mr Hill's wife to contact police when he failed to dial into a regular radio call. A jury in Greg Lynn's murder trial has heard friends of camper Russell Hill told Mr Hill's wife to contact police when he failed to dial into …

Weed sprayers give evidence in murder trial of Greg Lynn, accused of murdering Victorian campers
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Weed sprayers give evidence in murder trial of Greg Lynn, accused of murdering Victorian campers

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In short: Two weed sprayers have given testimony at Greg Lynn's murder trial, with both saying they spoke with a man matching his description days before the alleged murders of Carol Clay and Russell Hill in 2020. Two weed sprayers have given testimony at Greg Lynn's murder trial, with both saying they spoke with a man matching his description days …

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

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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

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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 …

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

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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

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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 …

Police allege Greg Lynn returned to burn bodies after murdering Russell Hill and Carol Clay, court documents reveal
2 years, 2 months ago

Police allege Greg Lynn returned to burn bodies after murdering Russell Hill and Carol Clay, court documents reveal

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The former pilot charged with the murders of two retirees in the Victorian High Country is accused of returning to the area months after the alleged murders to burn the victims' bodies, court documents have revealed. Key points: The committal hearing was told police investigated if Russell Hill and the accused, Greg Lynn, wrestled over a gun A forensic officer …

Missing campers, Victoria: Police confirm remains of Russell Hill, Carol Clay, found
3 years, 1 month ago

Missing campers, Victoria: Police confirm remains of Russell Hill, Carol Clay, found

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The Coroner has confirmed human remains found at a remote campsite are those of 'secret lover' missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay. A Coroner has confirmed human remains found at a remote campsite are those of 'secret lover' missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay Forensic experts made the grisly find off the Providence Spur Track north of Dargo …

Victoria: A full timeline of the baffling disappearance of Carol Clay and Russell Hill
3 years, 4 months ago

Victoria: A full timeline of the baffling disappearance of Carol Clay and Russell Hill

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The mystery surrounding the disappearances of lovers Carol Clay and Russell Hill is swiftly moving toward its conclusion after a Jetstar pilot was charged with their murder. Keen camper and dad Gregory Lynn, 55, has been in custody since Monday and will face court on Friday morning Carol Clay and Russell Hill went missing while camping in the Victorian Alps …

Russell Hill and Carol Clay: Timeline of missing campers mystery as a man is arrested
3 years, 4 months ago

Russell Hill and Carol Clay: Timeline of missing campers mystery as a man is arrested

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After nearly two years of false leads and few clues, detectives have made a breakthrough in the case of missing elderly campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay - fuelling hope the enduring mystery may finally be solved. March 21, 2020 Mr Hill's Toyota 4WD is found abandoned with 'minor fire damage' next to a burnt-out campsite at the Dry River …

Russell Hill and Carol Clay: Best mate of missing Wonnangatta camper reveals exchange with his wife
3 years, 11 months ago

Russell Hill and Carol Clay: Best mate of missing Wonnangatta camper reveals exchange with his wife

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The best friend of an elderly man who vanished along with his secret lover during a camping trip in remote bushland has revealed the devastating conversation he had with the 74-year-old's wife a year after the disappearance. Police this week renewed the search for Russell Hill, 74, and Carol Clay, 73, more than a year after they went missing from …

New twist in case of missing lovers Carol Clay and Russell Hill
3 years, 11 months ago

New twist in case of missing lovers Carol Clay and Russell Hill

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Specialist dogs have again failed to find any trace of missing campers and secret lovers Russell Hill and Carol Clay, but investigators say they are close to cracking the case. Campers found Mr Hill's vehicle with signs of minor fire damage at their campsite near Dry River Creek Track in the Wonnangatta Valley on March 21. Investigators are still trying …

Missing campers Carol Clay and Russell Hill: New clue in Wonnangatta Valley mystery
4 years ago

Missing campers Carol Clay and Russell Hill: New clue in Wonnangatta Valley mystery

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An unused toilet could help solve the persistent mystery of Russell Hill and Carol Clay who vanished during a camping trip amid their decades-long affair. Mr Hill, 74, who was married, and Ms Clay, 73, haven't been seen since their campsite in Victoria's remote and rugged Wonnangatta Valley was found burned to the ground in March last year. Russell Hill …

Victorian detectives search for mystery ute in camper case of Carol Clay and Russell Hill
4 years ago

Victorian detectives search for mystery ute in camper case of Carol Clay and Russell Hill

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An unidentified ute could help solve the mysterious disappearance of two elderly campers who vanished in rugged bushland without a trace. Victorian detectives have released a new map of an area where a mystery white ute was spotted on the day the campers went missing Russell Hill had been friendly with Carol Clay for decades before they ad an affair …

Three theories about what happened to missing Wonnangatta Valley campers
4 years, 9 months ago

Three theories about what happened to missing Wonnangatta Valley campers

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Missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay were either murdered or got lost in the wilderness looking for a $2,000 drone, police believe. Mr Hill's wife Robyn, 71, said her husband had been friendly with Carol Clay for decades but had no idea they were travelling together when he went missing Mr Hill's white Toyota Landcruiser was found with minor …

Missing campers had been in a secret relationship for years
4 years, 9 months ago

Missing campers had been in a secret relationship for years

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Russell Hill and his 'camping buddy' Carol Clay had been in a secret relationship for years before they vanished without a trace in the Victorian wilderness. Mr Hill's wife Robyn, 71, said her husband had been friendly with Carol Clay for decades but had no idea they were travelling together when he went missing Mr Hill's white Toyota Landcruiser was …

Investigator says married man and female friend who vanished without a trace were likely MURDERED
4 years, 9 months ago

Investigator says married man and female friend who vanished without a trace were likely MURDERED

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Detectives believe a married man and his female friend who disappeared on a camping trip are likely to have been murdered - as fresh pictures emerge of their campsite after it was destroyed by fire. Russell Hill, 74, from Drouin, and Carol Clay, 73, from Pakenham, Victoria, went missing on March 20 after going on a trip together in the …

Wife of missing camper Russell Hill found out via a news report that police believe he was murdered
4 years, 9 months ago

Wife of missing camper Russell Hill found out via a news report that police believe he was murdered

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The wife of missing camper Russell Hill had no idea police were treating his disappearance as a murder - until her daughter saw it on TV. Carol Clay, 73, was once the President of the Country Women's Association of Victoria, and went missing with experienced bushman Russell Hill The pair went missing in the Wonnangatta Valley, more than 200km north …

Police investigate 'new sightings' of missing campers Carol Clay and Russell Hill
4 years, 10 months ago

Police investigate 'new sightings' of missing campers Carol Clay and Russell Hill

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Police are investigating three possible new sightings of two missing elderly campers who vanished in Victoria's High Country two months ago. Key points: Police investigate three possible sightings of Carol Clay and Russell Hill Mr Hill, 74, went to Wonnangatta a week before he took Ms Clay camping Anyone in the area in March urged to come forward The last …

Mystery of missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay may have gone up in flames without a trace
4 years, 10 months ago

Mystery of missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay may have gone up in flames without a trace

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Human remains have been found 200km away from where they went missing The key to unlocking the mysterious disappearance of campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay may have gone up in flames in a fire that destroyed their campsite. But as time went by, detectives began to fear the worst Police released images of the pair's burnt out campsite with …

Missing man Russell Hill a 'meticulous camper' with medical conditions, police say
4 years, 11 months ago

Missing man Russell Hill a 'meticulous camper' with medical conditions, police say

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Police have revealed new details about two friends who went missing on a camping trip in the Victorian Alps in Gippsland a month ago. Key points: Victorian detectives say Russell Hill suffered from a heart condition and purchased a high-end drone before he disappeared during a camping trip Mr Hill's family said Carol Clay, who went missing with Mr Hill, …

Married man and female friend who vanished before their campsite caught fire are presumed DEAD
4 years, 11 months ago

Married man and female friend who vanished before their campsite caught fire are presumed DEAD

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A married man and his female friend who mysteriously vanished before their campsite was found burned down are presumed dead - but police haven't ruled out other possibilities. Russell Hill, 74, from Drouin, and Carol Clay, 73, from Pakenham, Victoria, went missing after going on a camping trip together on March 20. Russell Hill, 74, and Carol Clay, 73, went …

Campers Carol Clay and Russell Hill presumed dead, but all possibilities being investigated
4 years, 11 months ago

Campers Carol Clay and Russell Hill presumed dead, but all possibilities being investigated

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Two seniors who went camping in Victoria's Wonnangatta Valley almost a month ago are now presumed dead, but police are investigating a range of other possible scenarios. Key points: 73-year-old Carol Clay and Russell Hill, 74, left for a camping trip to the Wonnangatta Valley on March 19 and haven't been heard from since the 20th Last month, police officers …

Wife of missing camper had no idea he had gone on a trip with another woman
4 years, 11 months ago

Wife of missing camper had no idea he had gone on a trip with another woman

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Russell Hill's wife Robyn said she had no idea he was camping with Carol Clay before the pair went missing last month The wife of a missing camper says she had no idea he was with another woman when he disappeared. Russell Hill, 74, from Drouin, and Carol Clay, 73, from Pakenham, Victoria, went missing last month after going on …

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