Police have released photos showing the difficult terrain where they are searching for the bodies of missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay.
Greg Lynn, the Melbourne pilot accused of murdering the pair in Victoria’s high country in March last year, appeared in the Sale Magistrates' Court on Friday where he was remanded in custody until May next year.
The 55-year-old Caroline Springs man was arrested on Monday afternoon by special operations officers at a campsite at Arbuckle Junction, 55 kilometres from where campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay, both in their 70s, were last seen in the remote Wonnangatta Valley.
Officers also seized Mr Lynn's Nissan Patrol for forensic testing.
Mr Lynn has been charged with two counts of murder and appeared in the Sale Magistrates' Court this morning.
Mr Lynn appeared via video link, wearing a grey windcheater and a face mask.
He sat quietly throughout the hearing and was remanded until May 31, 2022 for committal.
The Magistrates' Court does not have jurisdiction to hear bail applications for murder charges.
Mr Lynn was later transported back to Melbourne.
On Friday, Mr Lynn's family released a statement asking for their "privacy to be preserved".
"It has been distressing for our family and the families and the families of the deceased and we are completely traumatised as well by these tragic events," the statement said.
"We need to deal with the legal proceedings as they arise and try to restore some balance in our lives.
"We also acknowledge the suffering of the Clay and Hill families at this difficult time."
Victoria Police Crime Command Assistant Commissioner Bob Hill last night said the investigation was ongoing and police were still searching for Mr Hill and Ms Clay's remains.
"My heartfelt thoughts are with both the Hill and Clay families," he said.
Police are also still appealing for information about the whereabouts of a blue trailer that was seen last year in the valley attached to the Nissan Patrol.
The assistant commissioner said it was believed the trailer was sold on online marketplace Gumtree.
Mr Hill and Ms Clay were last heard from on March 20 last year.
Their campsite was found burnt out, but Mr Hill's 4WD was still there.
Mr Lynn was a pilot for Jetstar Airways. The airline confirmed he had been suspended after his arrest.
Anyone with information should contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.
