Prosecutors asked if manslaughter charge will be considered if Greg Lynn overturns high country murder conviction

Appeal judges also seek advice on whether motive of former Jetstar pilot would be considered in event of retrial over Carol Clay’s deathFollow our Australia news live blog for latest...

By Nino Bucci Justice and courts reporter · The Guardian World

Appeal judges also seek advice on whether motive of former Jetstar pilot would be considered in event of retrial over Carol Clay’s death Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Victorian court of appeal has asked the office of public prosecutions if it would “amend its hand” – including on whether a manslaughter charge would be laid – in the event Greg Lynn was retried over the killing of an elderly camper. Lynn, 59, was found guilty in June last year of murdering grandmother Carol Clay, but was acquitted of murdering her fellow camper and lover, Russell Hill. Continue reading...