A former Jetstar pilot, found guilty of murder, is now planning an appeal. Will Greg Lynn’s shocking split verdict hold up in court?
At a glance:
- Greg Lynn, 57, was sentenced to 32 years in prison for the murder of Carol Clay, with a non-parole period of 24 years.
- Lynn was acquitted of murdering Russell Hill, prompting his defense to plan an appeal, citing inconsistencies in the jury’s verdict.
- The court heard how Lynn brutally killed Clay before attempting to cover his tracks by burning their bodies and destroying evidence.
Greg Lynn, a former Jetstar pilot, was sentenced to 32 years in prison after being found guilty of murdering Carol Clay in the remote Wonnangatta Valley in March 2020. Despite pleading not guilty, a jury unanimously convicted Lynn of shooting 73-year-old Clay in the head, while acquitting him of murdering Russell Hill, 74, in the same incident.
Lynn must serve at least 24 years before being eligible for parole, meaning he will be close to 80 years old by the time he could be released. His sentencing marks a grim conclusion to a case that captivated the nation.\
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During the trial, the jury heard that Lynn’s brutal crime followed a heated argument with Hill over the use of a drone and a distaste for deer hunters. Justice Michael Croucher, who delivered the sentence, described Clay’s death as “violent, brutal, and horrific.” The judge emphasized the aggravating factors of Lynn’s attempt to cover up the crime, including burning their bodies into thousands of bone fragments.
Lynn’s wife, Melanie, and son, Geordie, were notably absent from the sentencing after attending much of the trial. The family also faces the potential loss of their home, which authorities are seeking to confiscate due to its link to Lynn’s crime.
Lynn’s barrister, Dermot Dann KC, has already flagged plans to appeal the murder conviction, citing the jury’s inconsistent verdicts. If the appeal is unsuccessful, Lynn will spend the next few decades in prison, with the earliest chance of release in his late 70s.
