Jetstar Pilot Greg Lynn Describes Prison Ordeal Amid Murder Charges

Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn, accused of murdering Carol Clay, told the Supreme Court of Victoria of alleged assaults and threats he has faced while in prison. Lynn, 59, faces charges in connection with the disappearance of Carol Clay, 73, and Russell Hill, 74, from a campsite in Victoria's northeast in March 2020.

During his bail application, Lynn described being housed in protective custody at Melbourne Assessment Prison, where he was initially held in solitary confinement for two weeks due to COVID-19 protocols. After this period, he was granted one hour of yard time daily in a small caged area. He stated that prison staff advised him that entering the general prison population would not be safe due to his public profile.

Lynn reported that after testifying at his first trial, he was the target of an assault in the prison yard. He alleged that another inmate threw a milk bottle filled with faeces and bodily fluids at him. Lynn stated he immediately reported the incident and identified the perpetrator. He was subsequently placed in solitary confinement for a week, describing himself as the victim of the attack.

He detailed a second incident on July 5 at the Metropolitan Remand Centre, which he claims was a result of rising tension in his unit. Lynn alleged that he refused to share a holding cell with inmates he believed to be informants. Later, one of these inmates allegedly confronted him on a balcony, making threats and mentioning "s*** bombs," claiming to have killed before, and warning Lynn to "think of my family's safety."

Lynn stated that he requested prison officers to separate the individuals involved. Subsequently, he claims the same inmate threatened to stab him and spat on him after an exchange where Lynn identified him as an informant. The following morning, other inmates reportedly shouted abuse at Lynn, including threats and references to his family and home suburb.

During cross-examination, Crown prosecutor Mark Gibson SC questioned Lynn about his sensitivity to informants and his fear of false statements being made against him. Lynn acknowledged his concern but maintained his actions were truthful. The prosecutor suggested the July incident was a dispute between prisoners, with one accusing the other of being an informant. Lynn countered, "I am the victim here... I am the target of this informant. To suggest that I have somehow orchestrated an assault on myself, that is just ridiculous, sir."

Lynn challenged the prosecution's assertion that CCTV footage of the July incident showed no physical interaction, stating it should have captured the spitting incident. The prosecutor informed the court that the footage had been destroyed as it showed nothing.

Lynn also addressed concerns about potentially misusing an airport security pass held by his wife, Melanie. He dismissed the idea as "ridiculous," citing the pass featuring his wife's photo and his inability to pass as a "tall, thin, blonde female." He emphasized that his wife, a part-time flight attendant, earns minimal income and would face severe consequences, including job loss and financial hardship, if he were to misuse her pass, stating it would "plunge her into severe poverty."

Lynn is awaiting trial for the alleged murder of Ms. Clay, scheduled for May. May. His bail hearing before Chief Justice Richard Niall is ongoing.