Missing camper killer Greg Lynn gets powerful prison job, cell with a view

High country killer Greg Lynn has jostled his way into a powerful jailhouse job and secured himself a quiet corner cell – but prison sources say he’s also put a bullseye on his back.

Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn may be a cold-blooded killer himself, but he doesn’t mix with other killers.

Fresh new details about Lynn’s life behind bars have emerged following his double murder trial, including how he has wielded control over prison staff and peers but remains vulnerable to attack.

Prison sources say Lynn has a bullseye on his back after he refused to align himself with criminal networks on the inside. Picture: David Geraghty

Days after he was convicted of the murder of Carol Clay, 73, and acquitted of the murder of her lover Russell Hill, 74, in June, Lynn was “shit-bombed” by rival detainees in the prison yard.

A clearer picture has since emerged of why Lynn was attacked inside the maximum-security Melbourne Assessment Prison.

Lynn details how he shot Carol Clay during his police interview in 2021.

A prison source, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said Lynn has refused to align with criminal networks on the inside, placing a target on his back.

“Lynn does not show normal traits of a run of the mill prisoner,” the prison source said.

“He is aloof, arrogant and entitled and the other prisoners do not like him.

“He is not part of any criminal network which is why he is isolated and why he was attacked.”

Another reason he is disliked by his prison foes is due to the power he has over them.

The prison source said that Lynn demanded the head billets job within his prison unit.

Lynn has secured himself the ‘quietest cell’ in the Melbourne Assessment Prison.

The request was initially knocked by the prison authority in charge – but later overruled.

“Head Office take close interest to high profile prisoners like him,” the prison source said.

The head billet is a coveted prison job, attracting a higher payment and ability to order others around.

“It’s the plum job,” the source said.

“He runs the food line and directs the other billets to do work.

“He also gets the corner cell – cell 1 with the nice view to Spencer St and no north side adjoining cell – one of the quietist cells in the prison for sure.”

Greg Lynn was found guilty of murdering Carol Clay but not guilty of the murder of Russell Hill.

Lynn’s career as a commercial pilot meant he was practised at maintaining control and a cool head under pressure.

Such a skill assisted in his High Country crimes, including the burning of Mrs Clay and Mr Hills bodies.

During his hours-long police interview, Lynn appeared calm as he recounted disposing of the pair’s remains.

He cooly told detectives he “had to collect” pieces of Mrs Clay’s skull from the campsite, saying he cleaned the scene “with a bucket and spade”, throwing some into the fire and some in the river.

Lynn will return to the Supreme Court for a pre-sentence hearing on Friday.