Episodes
Penny and Erin bring you the victim impact statements delivered by Carol Clay’s loved ones in the pre-sentence hearing, these statements were delivered to Justice Croucher, ahead of the upcoming sentencing of Gregory Lynn on October 18th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/03/24
Published 10/03/24
They were the town heroes, the people who dominate every sphere and rule every room. But the rot set in when they used their power to groom whole communities and hurt the most vulnerable. How did they go undetected for so long? And why were credible reports buried for so many years? From Tasmania and beyond, this podcast series reveals the conditions these bad apples need to thrive across communities and what happens to the whistleblowers who refuse to look the other way. Search 'Rotten...
Published 10/01/24
In this episode Penny and Erin discuss the pre-sentence hearing, and their reflections on a day where Carol Clay’s family addressed the court, and the prosecution called for Gregory Lynn to be given a life sentence.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 09/19/24
In this episode of the Missing Campers Trial, Penny and Erin are joined once again by leading criminologist Dr Xanthe Mallett, and forensic psychologist Tim Watson-Munro, as they discuss the differences between killers who attack strangers and those who murder people they know. You can find Tim and Xanthe's podcast in your podcast app, it's called Motive and Method. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 09/12/24
In this episode of The Missing Campers Trial, Penny and Erin are joined by leading criminologist Dr Xanthe Mallett, and forensic psychologist Tim Watson-Munro, as they take a deep dive into the mind of Gregory Lynn.  You can find Tim and Xanthe's podcast in your podcast app, it's called Motive and Method. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 09/05/24
Esteemed crime reporter and host of the Naked City podcast John ‘Sly’ Silvester joins The Missing Campers Trial to talk about his interview with Russell Hill’s daughter, and the shooting deaths of Gregory Lynn’s former neighbours. To read Sly's interview, and his coverage of this case. Download The Age app from your app store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 08/30/24
Gregory Lynn has been found guilty of murder but his defence team have flagged an appeal. Nick Papas KC joins us to share his insights on the trial, the verdicts and what happens next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 08/23/24
What happens next in the aftermath of Gregory Lynn's murder trial, and the split verdict…. and more of what we can now unveil from the trial that nearly didn't happen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 08/16/24
In April 1994, Anthea Bradshaw married her high school sweetheart in a beautiful Adelaide wedding. 96 days later, she was found lifeless in a pool of blood, half a world away from home, in Brunei, South East Asia. Nine's Ben Avery investigates what really happened to Anthea.  Search for 'Just Married' in your podcast app to find the podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/29/24
In this episode convicted killer Gregory Lynn is heard describing his version of events at the Wonnangatta Valley campsite to police, a version we now know the jury did not accept. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/18/24
In this episode you’ll hear Gregory Lynn calmly peddling his story to detectives in the hours of police interview that were played to the jury. Ultimately they rejected the extraordinary series of unfortunate events, described by the prosecution as ‘complete fiction’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/15/24
Famed crime journalist and host of the Naked City podcast John Sylvester joins Penny and Erin to analyse the verdicts, and discuss items of evidence that didn’t make it to the jury, and why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/26/24
Gregory Lynn is now a convicted murderer. In this episode Erin and media lawyer Justin Quill catch up just after the verdict on what the conviction means, the steps the jury took to get here, and where to now for Gregory Lynn.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/25/24
Airline pilot Greg Lynn has been convicted of the murder of Carol Clay but found not guilty of killing Russell Hill, after 12 jurors returned to court with a split verdict. He pleaded not guilty to both counts of murder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/25/24
After 49 witnesses, and closing arguments, the jury has now gone out to deliberate, to decide if Gregory Lynn is guilty or not guilty of the two charges of murder, and only those two charges.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/14/24
In this episode the jury hears defence barrister Dermot Dann, KC, as he calls the prosecution case a "shambles", and dissects the case against his client. We then look ahead at what next in the trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/13/24
The jury has begun hearing closing addresses. In this episode we bring you elements of the prosecution’s final statements to the jury. In it, the Crown likens Gregory Lynn’s version of events to a popular children's book series, and label's the account an "an elaborate fiction". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/12/24
Gregory Lynn is called to give evidence in his murder trial, taking the stand in a packed courtroom as the only defence witness. Over more than three and half hours he is questioned about his version of events, admitting his conduct was "despicable" but telling the jury: "I haven't killed anyone". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/07/24
As week four of the trial commences, we hear from the man accused of murder, Gregory Lynn, as he recounts the events which he says led to the death of both Russell Hill and Carol Clay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/05/24
As week three of the trial comes to a close, the jury heard from forensic anthropologist, Dr Soren Blau, who spoke about the 2100 bone fragments found in the Victorian High Country search. Forensic officer Mark Gellatly also took the stand to discuss DNA and blood-spatter testing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/31/24
In the third week of the trial, a ballistics expert took the stand to show the jury the black Barathrum Arms shotgun which struck Carol Clay. The jury also heard from a pathologist and insect expert who revealed no cause of death had been established because evidence had been “obliterated”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/29/24
As week two of the trial comes to a close, we hear from a close friend of Carol Clay, as well as missing person's squad Detective Abbey Justin. Forensic scientist George Xydias, and DNA specialist Dadna Hartman, also take the stand to discuss remains found at the both sites.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/24/24
Week two of the trial is underway as we hear from Russell's wife Robyn Hill and daughter Debra Hill, we also hear from more campers who were in the vicinity of Bucks Camp during the alleged murders and a juror is excused due to illness.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/22/24
The first witnesses are called by the prosecution... In this episode we hear from a Parks Victoria ranger, a weed sprayer, Carol’s daughter and the details surrounding Russell Hill and Carol Clay’s long-term affair See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/17/24