The jury in the Greg Lynn murder trial has been discharged.
Justice Michael Croucher told a jury of 14 he was discharging them on Friday morning, as opening addresses were due to start in what's expected to be a four to six week trial.
After a joint application by the prosecution and defence, Justice Croucher discharged the jury without a verdict.
A new jury is expected to be empanelled on Monday.
Greg Lynn stands trial for murder of missing campers Carol Clay and Russell Hill
The jury in the Greg Lynn murder trial has been discharged, as opening addresses were due to begin in the Supreme Court.
The jury in the murder trial of accused high country killer Greg Lynn has been discharged, moments before opening addresses were due to begin.
Justice Michael Croucher on Friday morning told a jury of 14 he was discharging them, after issues had arisen.
A new jury is expected to be empanelled on Monday morning before the trial, which is expected to run for between four and six weeks, begins.
Mr Lynn, 57, has pleaded not guilty to the murders of Russell Hill, 74, and Carol Clay, 73, who vanished in the Wonnangatta Valley in Victoria's alpine region in March 2020.
Updates
The jury has been discharged
Greg Lynn has been seated in the dock
Mr Lynn has just been brought into the dock. He is wearing a dark-coloured suit with a blue shirt and silver tie. He began reading through documents once he took his seat. Mr Lynn’s wife Melanie is seated upstairs in the public gallery with a young man, believed to be the couple's son.
Greg Lynn arrives at court
The former Jetstar pilot, 57, has arrived at court, with proceedings due to begin at 10.30am.
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