High country killer Greg Lynn appeals conviction, sentence over the murder of Carol Clay

High country killer Greg Lynn is appealing his conviction and sentence for the murder of Carol Clay in the Wonnangatta Valley in March 2020.

Missing camper murderer Greg Lynn has formally lodged an appeal against his conviction and sentence over the death of Carol Clay.

The ex-Jetstar pilot, found guilty by a jury of the murder of Mrs Clay in the Wonnangatta Valley in March 2020, has filed paperwork in the Supreme Court’s Court of Appeal seeking a review of his case.

The 58-year-old had 28 days to lodge his appeal bid after his sentence was handed down in mid-October.

Lynn’s lawyers filed appeals against his conviction and sentence late on Monday, along with an extension of time application to ensure his bid can be heard beyond the 28 days.

Justice Michael Croucher ordered Lynn to serve 32 years behind bars, with a minimum 24 years.

That would mean he’d be aged 79 when he became eligible for parole, in 2045.

Greg Lynn is led into the Supreme Court. Picture: David Geraghty

After his sentencing, Lynn’s high profile defence barrister Dermot Dann KC confirmed he’d be appealing.

“We have 28 days to lodge the appeal and we’ve been instructed to lodge that appeal against conviction so we’ll just have to see how that goes,” Mr Dann said moments after his client was sentenced in the Supreme Court on October 18.

It came after a jury found Lynn guilty of the murder of Mrs Clay, 73, but not guilty of the murder of Russell Hill, 74.

The pair vanished while on a camping trip in the remote alpine region, their burned remains being found almost two years later upon Lynn’s arrest in November, 2021.

In his sentencing remarks, Justice Croucher said he expected that “no sentence this court could pass would lessen the grief or ease the pain of Mrs Clay’s loved ones”.

Lynn found guilty by a jury of the murder of Carol Clay in the Wonnangatta Valley in March 2020

His Honour said the sentence “must be heavier” than many others imposed for murder because Mrs Clay died a “violent, brutal, horrific death” carried out “with a weapon designed to kill”.

“My conclusion is this is a very grave murder,” His Honour said.

Lynn flagged his intention to appeal in a letter to the court following the jury’s decision, stating he was “disappointed and perplexed by the jury verdict as I have not killed anyone”.

“However, I accept that my decision to flee the scene and attempt to disappear and all of my actions from that effect were selfish and callous in the extreme, causing friends and family of both Carol Clay and Russell Hill much grief and stress for 20 long months,” he said.

Lynn’s defence barrister Dermot Dann KC. Picture: NewsWire

“I’m very sorry. At the time I had reasons but I understand they are no excuses … and to detail them would be to insult the memory of Carol and Russell.

“I apologise for the shame that my trial has caused to my loving family. I’m very sorry for the pain, shame and suffering that they have endured.

“I understand that due to current community sentiment, my apology will likely be rejected by most. With heartfelt regret for my own behaviour, I humbly apologise regardless.”

The case is set to be listed before the Court of Appeal at a later date.