The Aporia · Moment Beau Lamarre-Condon is seen opening his gun locker before shooting deaths of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies

Footage released by a Sydney court shows Beau Lamarre-Condon, age 31, opening his gun locker at Balmain Police Station on February 16 and 18, 2024. The video is part of the evidence in a criminal trial where Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to two counts of domestic violence-related murder for killing Jesse Baird, 26, and Luke Davies, 29, at a Paddington terrace on February 19, 2024. Prosecutors allege that Lamarre-Condon did not return his police-issued firearm after his shift on February 18 and used it to commit the murders the next day.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-28, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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Footage from a Sydney police station shows Beau Lamarre-Condon, 31, opening his gun locker on February 16 and 18, 2024. Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to two counts of domestic violence-related murder for the deaths of his ex-boyfriend Jesse Baird (26) and Baird's new partner Luke Davies (29), who were killed on February 19, 2024, at a Paddington terrace. Prosecutors claim that Lamarre-Condon did not return his police-issued firearm after his shift on the 18th and used it to commit these murders. Additionally, he faces one count of aggravated break and enter for allegedly stealing Baird's phone and wallet in August 2023. His trial is currently being heard over a period of 60 days at the NSW Supreme Court.

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“Article A describes footage of Beau Lamarre-Condon opening his gun locker at a police station before allegedly committing the murders, while Article B covers crime scene photos presented during his trial. These are two different specific incidents.”

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“The articles describe different specific moments: one involves a friend asking if he would fit inside a surfboard bag, while the other shows Lamarre-Condon opening his gun locker at a police station.”

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“The articles describe different aspects of the case: one shows Lamarre-Condon opening his gun locker, while the other involves testimony about a conversation he had with a friend regarding body disposal.”

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“The articles describe different parts of the ongoing case involving Beau Lamarre-Condon: one shows him opening his gun locker, while the other describes the jury being shown crime scene photos.”

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“Article A describes Beau Lamarre-Condon opening his gun locker at a police station, while Article B shows police arriving at the home of Jesse Baird after the alleged murder. These are different specific events.”

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“The articles describe different moments involving Beau Lamarre-Condon: one shows him opening his gun locker at a police station, while the other discusses him asking an officer about another murder case.”

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ABC News (AU)

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“Article A describes footage of Beau Lamarre-Condon opening his gun locker at a police station before the shootings, while Article B discusses evidence presented during his trial.”

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“Article A describes footage of Beau Lamarre-Condon opening his gun locker before the shootings, while Article B discusses evidence found at the crime scene after the shootings.”

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“Article A discusses testimony about Beau Lamarre-Condon's alleged stalking and access to a gun, while Article B reports on footage of him opening his gun locker at a police station the day before the shooting.”

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🔮 In the exchange, Baird could be seen on February 10 confirming that he would move out in ten days, transferring the final rent payments, and asking on February 16 if they wanted to buy his washing machine for $400.

2026-10-02 · mixed framing · Beau Lamarre-Condon trial updates: Text housemates got from Jesse Baird after he had allegedly been murdered: 'I won't be able to make it tonight'

🔮 Dripping blood could be seen on the suspension under the vehicle, and smudged along the inside and wall of the boot and under the rear bumper bar.

2026-09-30 · mixed framing · Detective tells court how she found dripping blood and fingerprints in Toyota HiAce that Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly used after double shootings

🔮 The pair could be seen looking at surfboard covers at the sports superstore, Decathlon.

2026-09-29 · mixed framing · Moment Beau Lamarre-Condon and friend buy surfboard cover before he allegedly used it to conceal body: Trial updates live

🔮 I’m not free today … stay calm and call me tomorrow and we will figure it all out".' According to Lamarre-Condon's statement, Ms Kennedy then said: 'No, no, no, you can’t.

2026-09-23 · assertive framing · Beau Lamarre-Condon claims he took female friend's 'Taylor Swift' advice on dealing with Jesse Baird and Luke Davies' bodies

🔮 Prosecutors will allege Lamarre-Condon used his service firearm to shoot his ex-boyfriend Baird, a Channel Ten television presenter, and Baird's Qantas flight attendant partner Davies.

2026-09-21 · assertive framing · Beau Lamarre-Condon's trial begins over Jesse Baird and Luke Davies's alleged murders in Sydney terrace

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Lamarre-Condon, 31, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of domestic violence-related murder over the deaths of his ex-boyfriend Baird, 26, and Baird's new partner Davies, 29, at a Paddington terrace on February 19, 2024.

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Moment Beau Lamarre-Condon is seen opening his gun locker before shooting deaths of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies · mixed framing

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Detective tells court how she found dripping blood and fingerprints in Toyota HiAce that Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly used after double shootings · mixed framing

- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Footage shows Beau Lamarre-Condon opening his gun locker at a Sydney police station the day before he allegedly fatally shot Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. uncertain

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Lamarre-Condon, 31, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of domestic violence-related murder over the deaths of his ex-boyfriend Baird, 26, and Baird's new partner Davies, 29, at a Paddington terrace on February 19, 2024. asserted

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He has also pleaded not guilty to one count of aggravated break and enter after he allegedly broke into Baird's share-house and stole his phone and wallet in August the previous year. uncertain

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His criminal trial is being heard in the NSW Supreme Court over 60 days. asserted

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The footage, released by the court over the weekend, shows Lamarre-Condon inside Balmain Police Station before and after shifts on February 16 and 18, 2024. asserted

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Prosecutors allege he did not return his police-issued firearm after his shift on February 18, and instead used it to kill Baird and Davies the following morning. asserted

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Moment Beau Lamarre-Condon is seen opening his gun locker before shooting deaths of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies

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