The Aporia · Beau Lamarre-Condon denies executing Jesse Baird

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Beau Lamarre-Condon, a former police officer in New South Wales, is currently testifying in his own defense during a murder trial for the deaths of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. The killings occurred on February 19, 2024, when Lamarre-Condon allegedly used his police-issued Glock pistol to shoot the couple at Baird's home in Paddington, Sydney.

Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and one charge of aggravated break and enter. During testimony on November 5, 2026, he described a sexual relationship with Baird that turned romantic by December 2022. Lamarre-Condon also detailed incidents involving homophobic abuse while working for the NSW police.

In recent court sessions, prosecutor Brett Hatfield questioned Lamarre-Condon about his actions after the alleged murders, including surveillance footage showing him at a shopping center and restaurant three hours later. Lamarre-Condon denied any premeditation or intention to assassinate Baird, maintaining that he acted in self-defense and was not panicked during those times.

Written for “Beau Lamarre-Condon Double Murder Trial Updates” on 2026-11-09, grounded in this article and the 18 other(s) covering the same event.

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Beau Lamarre-Condon denies planning to 'assassinate' ex-partner Same event

ABC News (AU)

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‘This happened very quick’: Beau Lamarre-Condon reenacts shooting Jesse Baird during double murder trial Same event

The Guardian

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'I'm not a bad person': Beau Lamarre-Condon sobbed to detectives after handing himself in following the alleged murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies Different event

Daily Mail

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“Article A describes Lamarre-Condon surrendering to police and speaking with detectives, while Article B seems to focus on his denial of executing Jesse Baird in court proceedings, indicating a different specific event or phase of the case.”

Beau Lamarre-Condon trial live updates: Alleged double murderer, former NSW Police officer gives evidence Different event

The Sydney Morning Herald

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“Article A covers the start of the defence case in the trial, while Article B appears to focus on Lamarre-Condon's denial regarding one of the victims, suggesting a different moment or aspect of the trial.”

Live: Beau Lamarre-Condon gives evidence in double murder trial Different event

ABC News (AU)

Hedges 1 of 52 claims Outlet record 67/100

“The articles refer to different dates and the second article does not specify that it covers live testimony, suggesting it may be reporting on a later development or summary of events rather than the same specific court appearance.”

Beau Lamarre-Condon trial live updates: accused double murderer gives evidence in high-profile case Different event

The Guardian

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“The articles cover different parts of the trial; Article A discusses Lamarre-Condon's testimony about his relationship with Jesse Baird and other matters, while Article B focuses on his denial regarding executing Jesse Baird.”

Beau Lamarre-Condon talks about his 'fragrance' as he gives evidence: Accused double killer steps into witness box for a second day Different event

Daily Mail

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“The first article describes Lamarre-Condon giving evidence on his second day of trial, while the second article's title suggests a denial regarding a specific accusation and does not confirm it as occurring on the same day or during the same testimony session.”

Live: Beau Lamarre-Condon back in witness box in double murder trial Different event

ABC News (AU)

Hedges 1 of 33 claims Outlet record 67/100

“Article A describes live updates from Beau Lamarre-Condon's trial, while Article B seems to refer to a specific denial made during or related to the trial but is not reporting on the same exact moment.”

Beau Lamarre-Condon trial live updates: former police officer continues evidence in double murder trial Different event

The Guardian

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“Article A describes Lamarre-Condon's testimony during his trial, while Article B appears to be a headline about denying execution of Jesse Baird without describing the trial itself.”

Live: Beau Lamarre-Condon cross-examined in double murder trial Different event

ABC News (AU)

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“Article A describes the live cross-examination of Beau Lamarre-Condon in his murder trial, while Article B focuses on his denial regarding one of the victims, indicating a different aspect or stage of the proceedings.”

Beau Lamarre-Condon denies executing Jesse Baird

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