Luke Walker ready to fly home as gran pays bail cash
Luke Walker is expected to fly home from Crete this week and begin the fight to clear his name after being convicted of killing his girlfriend.
His father Patrick said the 10,000 euro – £8,522 – bail surety has now been secured and the family can begin making plans to return to Brierley Hill.
Luke was last week convicted in court of causing grievous bodily harm, leading to the death of his 20-year-old girlfriend Chelsea Hyndman on the Greek holiday island three years ago.
An eight-year prison sentence imposed by the court was suspended and he immediately lodged an appeal against conviction – on condition that he raised the bail money within 10 days.
Patrick, aged 57, said that since he and his wife Lindy had re-mortgaged their home, his mother Betty Walker had come to the rescue with funds to help raise the bail total needed.
"My mum has posted the bail money for us from her life savings. It's great and we're hopeful that one day we can pay her back," he said.
Mr Walker, who runs Walker's Electrics in Brierley Hill, said it was now left to the family to meet with the banking and tax authorities in Crete.
He added: "I'm hoping to get it paid, which is not as easy as you might think, and then get him home as soon as possible."
Luke spoke to the Express and Star last week following the conclusion of his two-day murder trial, slamming the process as a 'farce' – with judges laughing and one juror falling asleep.
He was convicted of killing girlfriend Chelsea at the conclusion of the case, which ended in a 14-hour session lasting until 10.30pm.
He was initially charged with murdering Chelsea in the party town of Malia, Crete, where they lived together three years ago, but the allegation was downgraded to GBH leading to death.
Luke said he had been devastated by the verdict, adding: "I'm lost for words – it's not really sunk in yet."
He is expected to face an appeal next year.
