Casefile True Crime Case 311: Russell Hill & Carol Clay
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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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Burnt Campsite Discovery
- The Marquardt family discovered a burnt-out campsite while searching for a spot near the river.
- They found a scorched Land Cruiser, a cremated campsite, and unsettling details like a missing mirror and scattered cans.
Russell Hill's Camping Habits
- Russell Hill, 74, was an experienced camper and amateur radio enthusiast.
- He frequently visited the Wanangatta Valley, even building some of the tracks there during his forestry work.
Disappearance and Carol Clay's Wallet
- Witnesses saw Russell's drone and he participated in his usual radio net.
- However, he missed the next evening's call, and his burnt campsite was discovered with a second wallet belonging to Carol Clay.