Police used mobile phone data to link Greg Lynn with missing Victorian campers, murder trial hears

Police have revealed how they linked Greg Lynn to the disappearance of two campers he's accused of murdering, as the 57-year-old's trial continues in the Supreme Court of Victoria.Police have revealed how they used data from number plate recognition cameras and a mobile phone to connect alleged high country killer Greg Lynn to the disappearances of two campers.

"Essentially the data from the phone connects to towers and can tell where the phone may be," the police officer explained, adding the data wasn't necessarily linked to phone calls.The court heard Mr Hill's phone was active near Great Alpine Road at about 10am on the morning after his alleged murder, an area Ms Justin agreed was a "substantial distance" from the Wonnangatta Valley.

Senior Constable Justin explained that her focus was on one set of devices that could capture vehicles taking a route consistent with Mr Hill's handset. Prosecutors have previously alleged Mr Lynn used his trailer to move the retirees' bodies after their deaths, set fire to their campsite and took several further steps to avoid detection, including repainting his vehicle and listing the trailer on Gumtree.

"When he was interviewed by police, Mr Lynn told police that since that trip to Wonnangatta, he's painted the car using a 'sandbank' colour," Mr Dann KC said.Earlier in the day, the jury was read written police statements from two employees of the Country Women's Association who heard from Ms Clay, a former state president, the day she set out on the fatal camping trip.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

Carol Clay Russell Hill Wonnangatta Valley High Country Missing Campers Murder Trial Supreme Court

Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Weed sprayers give evidence in murder trial of Greg Lynn, accused of murdering Victorian campersTwo weed sprayers recommended Greg Lynn set up camp at Buck's Camp days before he allegedly murdered Carol Clay and Russell Hill at the remote campsite in Victoria's High Country, a court has heard.
Source: abcnews - 🏆 5. / 83 Read more »

Prosecutors outline case against Greg Lynn, accused of murdering Victorian campers Russell Hill and Carol ClayGreg Lynn has pleaded not guilty to murdering two campers aged in their seventies in Victoria's High Country four years ago.
Source: abcnews - 🏆 5. / 83 Read more »

Jury discharged in murder trial of Greg Lynn, accused over missing Victorian campers7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Source: 7NewsSydney - 🏆 16. / 63 Read more »

Greg Lynn pleads not guilty to murders of Victorian campers Carol Clay and Russell HillA Supreme Court judge has told a panel of potential jurors that it will be alleged Greg Lynn shot Carol Clay and killed Russell Hill, who both went missing while camping in Victoria's High Country in 2020.
Source: abcnews - 🏆 5. / 83 Read more »

Greg Lynn trial: camper describes ‘alarming’ discovery of burnt campsite of Russell Hill and Carol ClayPolice called over discovery, made several days after pair were allegedly murdered by former Jetstar pilot who has pleaded not guilty
Source: GuardianAus - 🏆 1. / 98 Read more »

Greg Lynn trial: does the evidence point to murder or a ‘tragic accident’?There is little dispute a fragment fired from Lynn’s shotgun contains Carol Clay’s DNA. What is in question is the story it tells
Source: GuardianAus - 🏆 1. / 98 Read more »