Greg Lynn verdict: Ex-Jetstar pilot could leave his loyal wife homeless after being found guilty of Carol Clay’s murder
A former Jetstar pilot could lose his million-dollar home after being found guilty of murder, leaving his faithful wife homeless after a brutal year-long trial.
Greg Lynn’s $1 million Caroline Springs home in Melbourne’s west has been in state hands for more than a year while the trial over the alleged double murder plays out in court.
Lynn was found guilty of the murder of Carol Clay, but not guilty of the murder of Russell Hill, last week at the Supreme Court of Victoria.
His wife Melanie Lynn, who has been the sole owner of the estate since his arrest in November 2021, has supported her husband throughout the trial.
But she runs the risk of the house being sold to compensate Mrs. Clay’s family.
Lynn pleaded not guilty to the murder of campers Mr Hill, 74, and Ms Clay, 73, in the Wonnangatta Valley on March 20, 2020.
Police seized the three-bedroom home ahead of the trial and have since obtained a restraining order against him.
The measure means that the proceeds from any sale can be used as compensation for victims.
Greg Lynn’s million-dollar Caroline Springs home in Victoria could be sold by the state to compensate Carol Clay’s family after Lynn was found guilty of her murder
Lynn’s wife Melanie could become homeless if the house is sold as she still lives there
The court has yet to determine a possible amount of damages for Ms. Clay’s family.
It is known that Lynn plans to appeal the conviction, The Herald Sun reported.
The The disposition of the property would be lifted if Lynn were acquitted.
But if the verdict were to stand, Ms. Clay’s family would be able to sue for damages for the crime.
Mrs. Lynn still lives in the house and has put up several signs warning passersby not to go near the house.
She remained loyal to her husband throughout the trial, even after he confessed to burning the bodies of Mr. Hill and Mrs. Clay.
Although Lynn has always denied killing the couple, the jury heard he openly admitted to cleaning up the alleged crime scene and destroying evidence.
“It was despicable,” Lynn admitted.
“All I can say to the families is that I am so sorry for all the pain I have caused… yes, I should be punished for it. For what I have done.”
The jury of twelve unanimously found that Lynn murdered Mrs. Clay before attempting to cover his tracks by burning and destroying the evidence.
However, the court found him guilty of the murder of Mr Hill, meaning his family will not be able to claim any compensation from Lynn for his death.
It is not known whether authorities froze any other of Lynn’s assets during the trial.
A jury of 12 found Lynn guilty of the murder of Ms Clay, 73, in the Wonnangatta Valley on March 20, 2020
Police have taken out a restraining order against the house, which can only be lifted if Lynn is acquitted.