A former Jetstar pilot could lose his million-dollar home after being convicted of murder, leaving his loyal wife homeless following a brutal year-long trial.
Greg Lynn’s $1 million home in Caroline Springs, west of Melbourne, has been in state hands for more than a year as the alleged double murder trial progressed through the courts.
Lynn was found guilty of the murder of Carol Clay, but not guilty of the murder of Russell Hill. in the Supreme Court of Victoria last week.
His wife, Melanie Lynn, who has been the sole owner of the farm since his arrest in November 2021, has supported her husband throughout the trial.
But he faces the prospect of the house being sold to compensate Mrs Clay’s family.
Lynn has pleaded not guilty to the murders of campers Mr Hill, 74, and Ms Clay, 73, in the Wonnangatta Valley on March 20, 2020.
Police placed the three-bedroom home under lockdown before the trial and have maintained a legal restraining order on it ever since.
The order means that proceeds from a potential sale could provide compensation to victims.
Greg Lynn’s million-dollar home in Caroline Springs, Victoria, could be sold by the state to compensate Carol Clay’s family after Lynn was found guilty of murdering her.
Lynn’s wife, Melanie, could be left homeless if the house is sold, as she still lives there.
The court has yet to determine the possible amount of compensation for Ms Clay’s family.
Lynn is understood to intend to appeal the conviction. The Herald of the Sun reported.
He The property order would be lifted if Lynn is acquitted.
But if the verdict were to stand, Ms Clay’s family could seek compensation for the crime.
Ms. Lynn still lives in the house and has posted several signs telling passersby not to approach the property.
She has remained a constant figure at her husband’s side throughout the trial, even after he confessed to burning the bodies of Mr. Hill and Ms. Clay.
Although Lynn has always denied murdering the couple, jurors heard he freely admitted cleaning up the alleged crime scene and destroying evidence.
“It was despicable,” Lynn admitted.
“The only thing I can say to the families is that I am very sorry for all the suffering I have caused them… yes, I should be punished for it. For what I did.”
The 12-member jury unanimously concluded that Lynn murdered Ms. Clay before attempting to cover his tracks by burning and destroying evidence.
However, the court found him guilty of Mr Hill’s murder, meaning his family has no right to claim any compensation from Lynn for his death.
It is not known whether authorities have frozen any of Lynn’s other assets during the trial.
A 12-member jury found Lynn guilty of murdering Ms Clay, 73, in the Wonnangatta Valley on March 20, 2020.
Police have issued a legal restraining order against the house that can only be revoked if Lynn is acquitted.
