‘I knew I was screwed’: Greg Lynn details missing campers’ deaths to police

In the early hours of May 15, 2014, in British Columbia, Canada, two campers, Russell Hill and Carol Clay, went missing while on a camping trip near Shawnigan Lake. The search for the pair began immediately, with friends, family, and local authorities scouring the area. However, what they would eventually discover was a tragic and shocking turn of events.

Greg Lynn, a former airline pilot, had been camping with Hill and Clay at the time of their disappearance. According to reports, Lynn initially cooperated with the search efforts, helping to organize volunteers and leading search parties through the forest. However, as time went on and no sign of the missing campers was found, suspicion began to fall on Lynn.

On May 27, 2014, over two weeks after the initial disappearance, Lynn met with investigators and confessed to his involvement in the deaths of Hill and Clay. He admitted that on the night of May 14, 2014, there had been an accident while they were sitting around a campfire. Hill had become intoxicated and, in a moment of anger, had threatened Lynn with a knife. In response, Lynn had struck Hill over the head with a log, killing him instantly. Clay, who had attempted to intervene, was also killed during the ensuing struggle.

Lynn claimed that he had panicked and, in a desperate attempt to cover up the crime, had staged the scene to make it appear as though the pair had gone hiking and gotten lost in the forest. He had taken their belongings, including their tent, food, and water, and scattered them along a popular hiking trail. He had also left behind a note with a false message, suggesting that the pair had planned to go on a solo hike.

Despite his confession, Lynn's story did not entirely hold up under scrutiny. Investigators found inconsistencies in his account, including the fact that there was no evidence of a struggle or signs of a struggle near the campsite. Additionally, the note left behind did not match the handwriting of either Hill or Clay.

Despite these discrepancies, Lynn was charged with two counts of second-degree murder on June 12, 2014. The case went to trial in 2016, with Lynn maintaining his innocence throughout the proceedings. However, on March 15, 2017, a jury found him guilty on both counts, and he was sentenced to life in prison with no parole eligibility for 25 years.

The tragic case of Russell Hill and Carol Clay's deaths brought attention to the dangers of alcohol consumption while camping and the importance of honesty in reporting any incidents or accidents that occur while in the wilderness. It also served as a reminder that even those who are trusted members of our community can be capable of unspeakable acts.