The Jetstar pilot arrested over the mysterious disappearance of two elderly campers had been living the Australian dream when police arrested him in the pristine Victorian wilderness.
Gregory Lynn, 55, was apprehended by heavily armed police in a dramatic operation on Monday, which saw special operations officers swoop in on two helicopters to make the arrest at a remote campsite in Victoria and seize his vehicle.
Daily Mail Australia can reveal Lynn has no previous criminal record and had been grounded at the time the campers went missing due to the Covid-19 pandemic shutting down flights across the planet.
Suspected killer Greg Lynn was a dedicated family man who enjoyed camping. Police suspect he may know how two missing campers vanished
Melanie Lynn, the wife of suspected killer Greg Lynn, has been described as a community-minded and loving person
The mid-1990s model Nissan Patrol (pictured) is now central to the investigation
Russell Hill (pictured, left) and Carol Clay (right) are believed to have been murdered during a camping trip
Police arrested Lynn on Monday afternoon on suspicion he knows exactly what happened to Russell Hill, 74, and Carol Clay, 73, who went missing during a secret camping trip in Wonnangatta Valley in March 2020.
On Wednesday, shocked neighbours described Lynn as a friendly but 'guarded' neighbour, who seemingly had it all.
Nestled on a corner overlooking a green reserve in lush Caroline Springs, west of Melbourne, Lynn's home is a postcard for the 'Great Australian Dream'.
The sprawling double-storey home includes an outdoor lovers' perfect backyard, with colourful Rosella's spotted snacking from a bird feeder next to rope fitted to trees that allows the movement of native possums.
An Australia flag sits proudly in a front window of the house facing teh sprawling green field.
Behind the fence, the experienced outdoorsman keeps bees - his pride and joy.
Lynn had lived in the home with his wife Melanie and teenage son for at least 10 years.
Mother and son were often noticed sharing goodbyes before he scooted off on his bike to the nearby school, which she was also known to help out at.
On Wednesday, the home remained deserted as detectives continue to grill Lynn over the disappearance of the campers.
Neighbours told Daily Mail Australia Lynn had been noticeably present during Victoria's six hard lockdowns.
Before then, the Jetstar pilot was usually only seen when he was heading out the door to go bush again - the couple's great joy.
By all accounts the family had been a beacon of happiness, with not a hint of any issues - at least not that neighbours were aware of.
An Australian flag sits proudly in the top window of the Lynn homestead
Caroline Springs is surrounded by million dollar properties
Greg and Melanie Lynn appeared to have it all on the outside until police turned their lives upside down this week amid allegations of foul play by Greg
Melanie Lynn has been described as a friendly and caring person by her neighbours
Amin Khandakar said Lynn had mentioned his plight at the height of Covid hysteria in March last year.
'When it was early in the Covid stuff we had a bit of a chat and like he did say there's no job at the moment for him flying because all of the flights were grounded,' he said.
Mr Khandakar said Mrs Lynn was often seen out and about in the neighbourhood.
'I saw his wife most of the time.
