Australia - Russell Hill & Carol Clay Murdered While Camping - Wonnangatta Valley, 2020 #9

[Via Marple]

Conviction for murder of Carol Clay set aside. New trial. - ABC News

 

[Via Marple]

Source: The Guardian Greg Lynn appeal: high country murder conviction overturned

 

[BoysTown]

Grossly disappointing

 

[Marg944]

Former pilot Greg Lynn’s appeal upheld over missing camper Carol Clay’s murder​

“A panel of three judges have handed down their ruling on Greg Lynn’s appeal over the murder of camper Carol Clay.


Justice Emerton found there were a series of “serious irregularities” over the course of the trial, and a substantial misscarriage of justice had occured.”


Mr Lynn will return to court on January 28 for a mention.”

https://www.news.com.au/national/victoria/courts-law/former-pilot-greg-lynn-set-to-learn-appeal-outcome-over-missing-camper-carol-clays-murder/news-story/e8ca94e1441776dc0a101e8e1cd511d1

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Mrs Clays family could be heard softly crying

 

[JBowie]

OK, so bring it on again and let's see the lying [bleep] try to convince another jury that he's innocent.

Meanwhile, get on with investigating the other matters in his past.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

I had a feeling last night, after I googled Justice Priests farewell and some of his cases came up that pehaps this case might not go as I hoped.

But then it wasn't just him, there were two other judges who all agreed.

 

[Detechtive]

Former pilot Greg Lynn’s appeal upheld over missing camper Carol Clay’s murder​

“A panel of three judges have handed down their ruling on Greg Lynn’s appeal over the murder of camper Carol Clay.


Justice Emerton found there were a series of “serious irregularities” over the course of the trial, and a substantial misscarriage of justice had occured.”


Mr Lynn will return to court on January 28 for a mention.”

https://www.news.com.au/national/victoria/courts-law/former-pilot-greg-lynn-set-to-learn-appeal-outcome-over-missing-camper-carol-clays-murder/news-story/e8ca94e1441776dc0a101e8e1cd511d1

Disgusting

 

[BoysTown]

I wonder if the new podcast will be taken down?

 

[3llecia]

I’ve looked on the Court of Appeals site, but I really want to read the transcript/judgment summary. Anyone seen a link or document yet?

This is disappointing but I have hope that a strong case can be argued again.

I wonder if a judge-only retrial is appropriate, this is complex and high profile now, plus the recent information about Lynn that’s been made public.

Jury of peers is good justice, but I think it’s going to be complicated to argue murder with a jury who can’t be influenced by the circumstances of the other conviction.

I’m very interested to see how they navigate facts related to Mr Hill’s death in the retrial.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

So does that mean he'll be released from prison once the formalities are done.

 

[3llecia]

I wonder if the new podcast will be taken down?

Very likely. It would be in everyone’s best interests if it’s put on ice, or pivots to covering the retrial.

That said, if they did their due diligence and produced the episodes with the possibility of a retrial in mind, with oversight by an in-house legal team, the information is in the public domain and factual. But… in my gut I think playing it safe is best for the victim’s families.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

If I have this right the retrial is about Carol's death and that he can't be retried for Graham's death ?

 

[TootsieFootsie]

I think the podcast will be put on pause til the trial is over,
and they will now change course to following the trial.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

The thought of him walking around free makes my blood run cold.

 

[Cliff Hardy]

I’ve looked on the Court of Appeals site, but I really want to read the transcript/judgment summary. Anyone seen a link or document yet?

This is disappointing but I have hope that a strong case can be argued again.

I wonder if a judge-only retrial is appropriate, this is complex and high profile now, plus the recent information about Lynn that’s been made public.

Jury of peers is good justice, but I think it’s going to be complicated to argue murder with a jury who can’t be influenced by the circumstances of the other conviction.

I’m very interested to see how they navigate facts related to Mr Hill’s death in the retrial.

I think the prosecution have a strong enough hand. Just a matter of playing their cards better this time.

 

[JBowie]

I think the prosecution have a strong enough hand. Just a matter of playing their cards better this time.

I agree. Next time around they need to front with their most experienced Crown prosecutor. Porceddu was only appointed to the role of full time Crown Prosecutor on 31 May 2025.

 

[Marg944]

The thought of him walking around free makes my blood run cold.

“Mr Lynn was remanded into custody by Justice Emerton to return before the Supreme Court on January 28.

Before, or after that date, he may seek to be released on bail pending a possible retrial.”

https://www.news.com.au/national/victoria/courts-law/former-pilot-greg-lynn-set-to-learn-appeal-outcome-over-missing-camper-carol-clays-murder/news-story/e8ca94e1441776dc0a101e8e1cd511d1

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Thanks Marg!

 

[TootsieFootsie]

I thought the retrial was a fact. A fait accompli.

Or could he just walk free now that his conviction is overturned ?
I wouldn't be surprised if his lawyers try for that now.