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Australian pilot has murder conviction overturned on appeal
- On Thursday morning, the Victorian Court of Appeal is set to deliver a decision from 9.15am on Greg Lynn, 59, convicted killer and former Jetstar pilot's bid to quash his conviction and sentence.
- The killing occurred in March 2020 when Carol Clay vanished while camping, and a jury found Lynn guilty of her murder after a five-week trial.
- Led by Dermot Dann KC, the defence argued in November last year that Daniel Porceddu `launched a sustained attack` on Lynn and Paul Griffiths' evidence `involved a further serious departure` from trial rules.
- What is at stake is whether judges will order a retrial or alternate charges, as Victoria's prosecutors face questions on manslaughter counts while Lynn's fate, including the prospect of dying in jail, prompts visible emotion from victims' family.
- Media outlets including the ABC fought to lift Supreme Court suppression orders recently, while Brendan Kissane KC acknowledged trial issues but said the verdict was not a miscarriage of justice.
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Former pilot has murder conviction overturned
Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn was accused of killing an elderly couple in the Victorian bush. Photo: Facebook A top prosecutor is yet to decide whether Greg Lynn will be charged with killing a second missing camper when he faces retrial after a successful appeal.
·Otago, New Zealand
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