In the ongoing double murder trial, a former Jetstar pilot, Gregory Stuart Lynn, is set to testify on Thursday regarding the deaths of Russell Hill and Carol Clay at a remote camping site in 2020.
Lynn, who denies the murder charges, will be the sole witness for the defense, as confirmed by his lawyer, Dermot Dann KC, after the prosecution concluded their case without calling further witnesses.
During the investigation, police used a listening device to record Lynn and his wife, Melanie, watching a 60 Minutes episode that was part of a media strategy to gather information from the public regarding the disappearance of Hill and Clay.
The episode featured footage of a blue Nissan Patrol and trailer in the Wonnangatta Valley region, prompting Melanie Lynn to comment that it resembled their vehicle.
CCTV footage later captured Lynn removing an awning from the vehicle, adding to the evidence presented in court.
Despite some truths in Lynn’s statements to the police, inconsistencies remain, especially regarding the events leading to the deaths of Hill and Clay.
The prosecution alleges Lynn acted with murderous intent, but the motive behind the alleged murders remains unclear.
Lynn’s defense claims the deaths were accidental, resulting from a series of unfortunate decisions made in the heat of the moment.
According to Lynn’s account, a struggle over a shotgun led to Clay’s death, followed by a fatal confrontation with Hill.
The trial continues to unravel the events that transpired at the camping site, shedding light on a complex and tragic case.
Greg Lynn trial: murder or…
2024-06-05 02:23:11
Original from www.theguardian.com