‘Lengthy adjournment’ in accused campsite killer Greg Lynn’s trial

Greg Lynn is set to remain behind bars as prosecutors are granted additional time to compile evidence into the deaths of campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay.

Accused campsite killer Greg Lynn will remain behind bars as prosecutors continue to prepare their case against the alleged High Country murderer.

Mr Lynn, 55, appeared briefly in the Sale Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, charged with killing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay in March 2020.

Defence lawyer Chris McLennan told the court both parties were seeking a “lengthy adjournment” of the case as further evidence is gathered.

In February investigators confirmed human remains found in bushland near Dargo belonged to Carol Clay and Russell Hill.

Police allege the former Jetstar pilot murdered the elderly couple at Wonnangatta on March 20, the same day they arrived at their campsite in Victoria’s Alpine region.

The court heard prosecutors were seeking an additional 12 weeks to compile exhibits and material, including transcripts.

Police and forensics searching for remains of campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay. Picture: Jason Edwards

Mr McLennan also flagged his client had been unable to access the current brief of evidence as it was in electronic form and he did not have access to a computer behind bars.

Mr Lynn, who was charged with the high-profile murders in November, was beamed into the country courthouse via videolink from the Melbourne Assessment Prison wearing large glasses and a grey shirt.

He remained silent through the short hearing, only answering “yes” when asked if he could hear the court.

Greg Lynn remained silent throughout the short hearing.

Magistrate Tim Walsh granted the extension of time, but urged the parties to be ready to proceed at the next court date in August.

“We need to get this matter moving,” Mr Walsh said.

Mr Lynn, of Caroline Springs, made no application for bail.

In February investigators confirmed human remains found in bushland near Dargo belonged to Mr Hill and Ms Clay.

Mr Lynn will next appear in court for a further committal mention on August 23.