The jury deliberating in the trial of accused double murderer Gregory Lynn has asked a judge what happens if they can't reach a unanimous verdict a week into considering the evidence against the pilot.
The 12 jurors returned to the Supreme Court of Victoria on Monday to seek clarification on whether to find Lynn guilty or not guilty of two counts of murder over the deaths of Russell Hill, 74, and Carol Clay, 73 , and what role does the question play. motive can play into your decision-making.
Clockwise from left: A sketch of the Bucks camp that Gregory Lynn drew for the police; Gregory Lynn; Carol Clay and Russell Hill.
Judge Michael Croucher reminded the jury that the prosecution did not have to establish any motive to prove an alleged murder or murders, and that the charges relating to Hill and Clay must be considered separately.
Croucher also told the jury that on the question of a unanimous verdict, while all six men and six women must agree on the same verdict, he did not believe they had yet reached the point where they could not do it
He pointed out that the question of motive, however, could be a factor that meant jurors could not be satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that murder took place.
“I would ask you to go back and consider your verdicts more,” Croucher told jurors.
Russell Hill's Toyota LandCruiser and the burnt site at Bucks Camp.Credit: Victoria Police
“All 12 of you must agree on the same verdict.”
Monday's hearings were the second time the jury was back in court since they began their first full day of deliberations last Monday, following a five-week trial.
