Former airline pilot Greg Lynn has launched a bold appeal to overturn his murder conviction for the killing of Carol Clay, in a dramatic legal move that could unravel one of Victoria's most high-profile criminal cases.
Grounds for Appeal Revealed
Lynn's legal team has filed documents with the Court of Appeal citing multiple alleged errors during his trial. The defence argues that the trial judge made significant mistakes in directing the jury about how they could use certain evidence to reach their verdict.
Central to their appeal is the claim that the jury should have been given clearer instructions about how to interpret Lynn's changing accounts of what happened during that fateful camping trip in the Wonnangatta Valley.
The High Country Tragedy
The case stems from the March 2020 disappearance of elderly campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay in Victoria's remote High Country. While Lynn was acquitted of murdering Mr Hill, he received a 28-year sentence for Ms Clay's murder, with a non-parole period of 18 years.
During the tense six-week trial, the court heard how Lynn initially claimed both deaths were accidental before changing his story multiple times. Prosecutors argued he murdered the pair following a confrontation, while Lynn maintained the deaths resulted from a tragic series of accidents.
Legal Battle Continues
The appeal documents, obtained by media outlets, reveal a sophisticated legal argument focusing on procedural matters and judicial direction rather than challenging the core facts of the case.
Legal experts suggest the appeal could take months to be heard, with both sides preparing for another round of legal warfare in Victoria's highest court.
The case continues to captivate the Australian public, representing one of the most complex and heavily publicised murder investigations in recent memory.
