In this episode Penny and Erin go through the court documents lodged by Gregory Lynn’s legal team and the grounds on which the murderer is attempting to appeal his conviction and 32 year sentence.

In this episode Penny and Erin go through the court documents lodged by Gregory Lynn’s legal team and the grounds on which the murderer is attempting to appeal his conviction and 32 year sentence.

The Five Grounds for Gregory Lynn's Appeal

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31 days after being sentenced for Carol Clay’s murder, Gregory Lynn’s legal team lodged documents to appeal his conviction and sentence. In this episode Penny and Erin discuss the timing, the process, and what happens next.

31 days after being sentenced for Carol Clay’s murder, Gregory Lynn’s legal team lodged documents to appeal his conviction and sentence. In this episode Penny and Erin discuss the timing, the process, and what happens next.

An Appeal is Lodged

In this episode of The Missing Campers Trial, Penny and Erin are joined by acclaimed journalist John Silvester with an update on the legal avenues Russell Hill’s family are exploring, revealing for the first time there may be a case for a coronial inquest. 

You can read the articles written by Sly discussed in this episode with a subscription to The Age.

In this episode of The Missing Campers Trial, Penny and Erin are joined by acclaimed journalist John Silvester with an update on the legal avenues Russell Hill’s family are exploring, revealing for the first time there may be a case for a coronial inquest. 
You can read the articles written by Sly discussed in this episode with a subscription to The Age.

The Hill Family's Fight For Justice

In this episode we bring you Carol Clay’s story in her own words, after she was interviewed for a book on the Country Women's Association. Published first in 2011 the book is called Great Australian CWA Stories and it's authored by Bill 'Swampy' Marsh through Harper Collins.

In this episode we bring you Carol Clay’s story in her own words, after she was interviewed for a book on the Country Women's Association. Published first in 2011 the book is called Great Australian CWA Stories and it's authored by Bill 'Swampy' Marsh through Harper Collins.

Carol, In Her Own Words

Gregory Lynn has been sentenced, and in this episode Penny and Erin analyse the day in the Victorian Supreme Court, from the reaction of Carol Clay and Russell Hill's loved ones, the very strange comment from the guilty man after sentencing, and the emotional remarks of Justice Michael Croucher. 

Gregory Lynn has been sentenced, and in this episode Penny and Erin analyse the day in the Victorian Supreme Court, from the reaction of Carol Clay and Russell Hill's loved ones, the very strange comment from the guilty man after sentencing, and the emotional remarks of Justice Michael Croucher.

The Sentence

Gregory Lynn has been sentenced to 32 years behind bars for the murder of Carol Clay. Penny and Erin are joined by media lawyer Justin Quill outside court to discuss the sentence, and the reaction of loved ones.

Gregory Lynn has been sentenced to 32 years behind bars for the murder of Carol Clay. Penny and Erin are joined by media lawyer Justin Quill outside court to discuss the sentence, and the reaction of loved ones.

32 Years

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.

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.

The Keeper of Keys

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 Apple' in your podcast app to follow the full series.

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 Apple' in your podcast app to follow the full series.

New from us - Rotten Apple

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.  

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.

The Plea for a Life Sentence

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.

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.

Who kills?

The Missing Campers Trial follows the case of Russell Hill and Carol Clay, and the man accused of murdering them, Gregory Lynn, an accusation he denies.

Bringing you up to date with an investigation that began in March 2020, through to Gregory Lynn's arrest in November 2021, to now.....The Age Crime & Justice Reporter Erin Pearson will be in court each day as he stands trial. With Nine News Reporter Penelope Liersch this podcast will bring to life the testimony and the evidence, giving you an insight into the dynamics of the courtroom - as the prosecution and defence present their arguments to the jury. 

The Missing Campers Trial follows the case of Russell Hill and Carol Clay, and the man accused of murdering them, Gregory Lynn, an accusation he denies.
Bringing you up to date with an investigation that began in March 2020, through to Gregory Lynn's arrest in November 2021, to now.....The Age Crime &amp; Justice Reporter Erin Pearson will be in court each day as he stands trial. With Nine News Reporter Penelope Liersch this podcast will bring to life the testimony and the evidence, giving you an insight into the dynamics of the courtroom - as the prosecution and defence present their arguments to the jury.

The Missing Campers Trial

The Missing Campers Trial follows the case of Russell Hill and Carol Clay, and the man accused of murdering them, Gregory Lynn, an accusation he denies.
Bringing you up to date with an investigation that began in March 2020, through to Gregory Lynn's arrest in November 2021, to now.....The Age Crime &amp; Justice Reporter Erin Pearson will be in court each day as he stands trial. With Nine News Reporter Penelope Liersch this podcast will bring to life the testimony and the evidence, giving you an insight into the dynamics of the courtroom - as the prosecution and defence present their arguments to the jury.

The Missing Campers Trial

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