Greg Lynn Sentenced to 32 Years for Camper Murder
The former pilot plans to appeal his conviction for the murder of Carol Clay, while being acquitted of killing Russell Hill.
- Greg Lynn, a former airline pilot, was sentenced to 32 years in prison for the murder of Carol Clay, with a minimum of 24 years before parole eligibility.
- The jury found Lynn guilty of shooting Carol Clay in the head but acquitted him of murdering Russell Hill, her camping partner, in Victoria's High Country.
- Justice Michael Croucher described the murder as 'violent, brutal, horrific,' and expressed emotional acknowledgment of the victims' families' suffering.
- Lynn's legal team has indicated plans to appeal the conviction, arguing that the jury's decision was inconsistent and based on insufficient evidence.
- The case remains shrouded in mystery, with Lynn maintaining his innocence and claiming the deaths were accidental during a confrontation at the campsite.