Ex-Jetstar Captain Faces Trial for Double Murder of Elderly Campers
May 9, 2024
Gregory Stuart Lynn, 57, is on trial for the alleged murder of Russell Hill, 74, and Carol Clay, 73.
Lynn has entered a plea of not guilty to the charges.
The trial, taking place in the Victorian Supreme Court, has convened a 14-person jury.
The accusation involves the shooting of the campers in March 2020 in the Wonnangatta Valley.
Duration of the trial is anticipated to be 4-6 weeks with potential testimony from up to 112 witnesses.
This is Victoria's first trial to be covered in real-time via a dedicated podcast, 'The Missing Campers Trial.'
Dermot Dann KC is leading the defense for Lynn, while the prosecution is headed by Daniel Porceddu.
Summary based on 3 sources
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The Sydney Morning Herald • May 9, 2024
Murder trial for Jetstar pilot over ‘missing campers’ case set to begin
The Age • May 9, 2024
Murder trial for Jetstar pilot over ‘missing campers’ case set to begin
The West Australian • May 9, 2024
Judge’s message to missing campers jurors