Ex-Pilot on Trial: Claims Campers' Deaths Accidental, Admits Cover-Up to Protect Career
June 5, 2024![Ex-Pilot on Trial: Claims Campers' Deaths Accidental, Admits Cover-Up to Protect Career](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/56a5ef042fe1193c336352b53517dbfb3f3eb7322772dfe3a10a6db8bc2228c650ebfa49729266c0a56fe45786e4df46edf263f0e2c386405581d129a8c625c8.png)
Former airline pilot Gregory Lynn is on trial at the Victorian Supreme Court for the alleged murder of campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay in March 2020.
During a videoed police interview, Lynn admitted to disposing of the bodies but claimed the deaths were accidental.
Lynn described a struggle with Hill that led to Clay's accidental death by a knife and Hill's subsequent death during a struggle involving a shotgun.
Lynn stated he covered up the deaths out of panic to protect his career and personal life.
The prosecution argues that Lynn had murderous intent.
A new podcast has been launched to cover the case in real time, providing further insight into the events.
The trial continues as Lynn's actions and intentions are further scrutinized in court.
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![‘I’m innocent’: Greg Lynn’s plea to cops when charged with murder over missing campers](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/bacf3f99720c1cbef88a08ac13a11defa7b507ec5e37235eebae42d0bc63226889aa050ad6d8aad3cee9766606e8c2b452335f62d5edfaf33df6ec285cb282f6.png)
The Sydney Morning Herald • Jun 4, 2024
‘I’m innocent’: Greg Lynn’s plea to cops when charged with murder over missing campers![‘I knew I was screwed’: Greg Lynn details missing campers’ deaths to police](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/15dfff9d41411372ea3409b1190e6c641a26ee27c07902e0b788d1e20013d8724fddeb305469be8d0c1d92368321c322d04c9149d1de82eeba21aee823a14b38.png)
The Sydney Morning Herald • Jun 3, 2024
‘I knew I was screwed’: Greg Lynn details missing campers’ deaths to police