Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn denied bail ahead of May murder trial
Greg Lynn, a former Jetstar pilot charged with murdering Carol Clay, has been refused bail and will remain in custody until his trial in May. The decision means his attempt to live with his son while fighting the charge has failed.
Clay, 73, went missing with her friend Russell Hill, 74, from a remote campsite in Victoria in March 2020. Lynn, 59, has been in custody since his arrest in November 2021 and needed to show “exceptional circumstances” to qualify for bail on the murder charge. His son offered his life savings as surety, while Lynn cited harsh prison conditions and an alleged attack; the prosecution argued these grounds did not meet the legal threshold.
In short
- Greg Lynn has been refused bail.
- He will remain in custody until his trial in May.
- His son offered his life savings as surety.
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The case for
Lynn’s strongest case for bail is that he remains accused, not convicted, and should be able to prepare for trial outside custody if strict conditions can manage any risks. His son’s offer of life savings as surety and a proposed home provide practical safeguards, while the reported prison conditions and alleged attack could strengthen the case that continued detention is especially burdensome.
The case against
The case against bail is that a murder charge carries grave risks, and the law requires exceptional circumstances before release. The prosecution’s position is that the grounds presented do not meet that high threshold; keeping Lynn in custody until trial may therefore be justified while the charge is unresolved.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Devastating setback for accused camping trip killer Greg Lynn as he’s ordered to stay behind bars during ex-Jetstar pilot’s fight to clear his name”.