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Casefile True Crime

Case 311: Russell Hill & Carol Clay

Mar 22, 2025
The unsettling mystery of Russell Hill and Carol Clay's disappearance while camping unfolds through shocking discoveries and hidden secrets. Critical evidence, including undisturbed personal items, raises questions about their fate. The investigation reveals the complexities of their relationship and introduces suspect Gregory Lynn, whose troubling past comes into play. As detectives face moral dilemmas and courtroom battles, the jury navigates a challenging case clouded by the absence of forensic evidence, heightening the tension of truth and deceit.
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  • The eerie discovery of a burnt campsite in Victoria's High Country prompts an investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Russell Hill and Carol Clay.
  • The hidden romantic connection between Russell and Carol, unknown to many, adds complexity to their vanishing and the ensuing investigation.

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A Tragic Camping Trip Begins

The story begins with the Marquardt family's camping trip in Victoria's Alpine National Park, where they discover a burnt campsite that raises alarming questions. Andrew Marquardt, an experienced bushman, and his family stumble upon a white Land Cruiser that shows signs of a recent fire, alongside a scattering of camping paraphernalia completely destroyed. A haunting feeling envelops Andrew as he begins to suspect that something is amiss, especially since the SUV is locked and empty, and surrounding items show no signs of a casual camping mishap. This eerie discovery sets in motion a chain of events that leads to a deeper investigation into the missing occupants of the vehicle, Russell Hill and Carol Clay.

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