Greg Lynn appeal: high country murder conviction overturned

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Nino Bucci Justice and courts reporterDecember 10, 2025 at 11:19 PM

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Greg Lynn, who was convicted of murdering Carol Clay in the Victorian high country in 2020, has had his conviction overturned by the Victorian Court of Appeal. Lynn was found guilty in June of last year but acquitted of murdering Russell Hill, and was sentenced to a minimum of 24 years. The court ordered a new trial, with the reasons for the decision yet to be published. Lynn's appeal contested the conviction on four grounds, including arguments about the prosecutor's handling of Lynn's credibility and the evidence of a ballistics expert. He will remain in custody until a Supreme Court appearance on January 28. The Clay and Hill families are reportedly devastated by the verdict.

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