Breaking: Alleged High Country killer Greg Lynn denied bail

Topic:CourtsPosted Tue 27 Oct 2026 at 10:46amTue 27 Oct 2026 at 10:46am, updated Tue 27 Oct 2026 at 11:21amTue 27 Oct 2026 at 11:21amGreg Lynn has been denied bail ahead of a fresh trial over the death of camper Carol Clay. (AAP: Eddie Jim, file)In short:Greg Lynn has been refused bail, ahead of a retrial over the alleged murder of retiree Carol Clay in 2020.Ms Clay's companion, Russell Hill, also died at the scene, but Mr Lynn was acquitted over his death.What's next?The 60-year-old former pilot will face a fresh trial in May next year.Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn has been denied bail, as he waits to face a retrial over the alleged murder of Victorian retiree Carol Clay.Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Niall rejected Mr Lynn's bid for freedom this morning, finding the time he had spent on remand did not amount to exceptional circumstances warranting his release.The former Jetstar pilot, 60, is due to stand trial in May 2027.He is charged with murdering Ms Clay at a remote Victorian campsite in March 2020.Ms Clay's companion Russell Hill also died, but Mr Lynn was acquitted over his death.Carol Clay and Russell Hill both died during a camping trip to Victoria's remote Wonnangatta Valley in March 2020. (ABC News)Mr Lynn has always maintained his innocence, arguing he was not criminally responsible for what happened to the pair.Mr Lynn has been in custody since November 2021 and is currently housed at the Metropolitan Remand Centre.Justice Niall this morning said Mr Lynn's period on remand was "not insignificant". However, he did not believe it amounted to an exceptional delay with the trial booked in for the middle of next year."In my opinion, the time in custody and continuing delay does not amount to exceptional circumstances," he said.A court sketch shows Greg Lynn at the Court of Appeal in March earlier this year. (AAP: Anita Lester)Mr Lynn showed no visible reaction as the decision was read out. He was supported in court by his eldest son, Geordie Lynn.Greg Lynn alleges fellow inmates are police informersDuring a bail hearing last week, Mr Lynn testified that he felt unsafe in a maximum security prison unit and had been subjected to threats and physical attacks.It included an incident when a bottle of faeces was thrown on him, and another when a fellow prisoner poked him in the chest.He said the prisoner made threats towards him when he refused to be placed in a holding cell with the man."He was ready to explode. He was like Mount Vesuvius ready to erupt," Mr Lynn said at the time.Geordie Lynn (centre), son of Greg Lynn, had offered to put up a $70,000 surety for his bail. (AAP: Joel Carrett, file)Mr Lynn also alleged fellow inmates were police informers who were willing to tell lies about him to police in order to receive a sentence discount.Mr Lynn had proposed to live on bail with his son Geordie, who was willing to put up a $70,000 surety.Mr Lynn's barrister Dermot Dann last week said his client had been cleared of Mr Hill's death, and should be given the "full benefit of the acquittal" at the upcoming trial.