Beau Lamarre-Condon Double Murder Trial
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Lamarre-Condon, 31, is standing trial in the NSW Supreme Court on two counts of murder over the shooting deaths of Sydney couple Jesse Baird, 26, and Luke Davies, 29, in Paddington on February 19, 2024.
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Beau Lamarre-Condon, 31, pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and one charge of aggravated break and enter as his trial began in Sydney’s supreme court on Monday.
On Monday, Hatfield said Lamarre-Condon had developed an “infatuation and obsession” with Baird which manifested in compulsive behaviour that escalated after Baird ended their brief relationship.
The prosecution alleged Lamarre-Condon entered Baird’s house with a stolen key before shooting him twice and shooting Davies through a bedroom door.
In the struggle that followed, Davies pulled the trigger and shot himself, the court was told.
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Jesse Baird’s phone sent texts to housemates on February 20, 2024, suggesting he was still alive days after he was allegedly murdered by Beau Lamarre-Condon, a former police officer. The messages indicated Baird was planning to move out of the shared home and go on a road trip. This communication is central to the prosecution’s argument that Lamarre-Condon sent these texts from Baird’s phone to create an alibi after…
Texts sent from Jesse Baird’s phone revealed in Lamarre-Condon murder trial →14 articles from Sydney Morning Herald on this storyIn a Sydney court, Jesse Baird’s housemate testified that she unknowingly took a photo of surfboard bags containing the bodies of Baird and his partner after their alleged murders by Beau Lamarre-Condon on February 19, 2024. The housemate, referred to as Belinda Smith, believed the red liquid covering the bags was rusted water from outdoor furniture when she saw it in her courtyard on February 20th. This testimony…
Jesse Baird’s housemate did not know surfboard bags contained bodies when she took photo, court hears →6 articles from The Guardian on this storyDuring the trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon, a former police officer accused of murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in February 2024, jurors have been shown extensive crime scene photographs. These images include blood-stained items, bullet holes, and personal belongings found at the murder site and in a skip bin in Cronulla. The trial is focusing on evidence such as DNA-matched bedding and clothing, as well as…
Police photos taken at key locations shown at Lamarre-Condon trial →5 articles from ABC News (AU) on this storyJesse Baird's female housemates received texts from his number on February 20, 2024, the day after he was allegedly murdered by Beau Lamarre-Condon. The messages indicated that Baird planned to move out and even mentioned going on a trip to Perth. However, unbeknownst to them, Baird had been shot dead earlier that morning along with his boyfriend Luke Davies. These texts were revealed during Lamarre-Condon's trial…
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' →3 articles from Daily Mail on this storyA former Sydney police officer named Beaumont Lamarre-Condon has been accused of using his work gun to murder his ex-partner Jesse Baird and her new partner Luke Davies in Paddington, Sydney, in 2024. The prosecutor claims that Lamarre-Condon, who was driven by a "jealous infatuation," disguised himself as an Uber Eats rider before entering Baird’s home with a key he had previously obtained and shooting the couple…
Sydney policeman allegedly disguised himself as Uber Eats rider before murders →Analysis
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- 20 Sep
Beau Lamarre-Condon's trial begins over Jesse Baird and Luke Davies's alleged murders
- 21 Sep
Lamarre-Condon, 31, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of domestic violence-related murder over the alleged incident in Paddington in February 2024.
- 22 Sep
In the struggle that followed, Davies pulled the trigger and shot himself, the court was told.
- 23 Sep
Beau Lamarre-Condon's alleged stalking of Jesse Baird in the months leading up to the television presenter's death left him "petrified" and expressing concern about the then-police officer's access to a gun, a jury has heard.
- 1 Oct
A response from Baird’s phone asked what time the cleaners had been booked.
- 2 Oct
Jesse Baird's female housemates were receiving texts from his number the day after he was allegedly murdered by his ex-boyfriend.
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2 Oct 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'Jesse Baird's female housemates received texts from his number on February 20, 2024, the day after he was allegedly murdered by Beau Lamarre-Condon. The messages indicated that Baird planned to move out and even mentioned going on a trip to Perth. However, unbeknownst to them, Baird had been shot dead earlier that morning along with his boyfriend Luke Davies. These texts were revealed during Lamarre-Condon's trial…Daily Mail1 Oct Texts sent from Jesse Baird’s phone revealed in Lamarre-Condon murder trialJesse Baird’s phone sent texts to housemates on February 20, 2024, suggesting he was still alive days after he was allegedly murdered by Beau Lamarre-Condon, a former police officer. The messages indicated Baird was planning to move out of the shared home and go on a road trip. This communication is central to the prosecution’s argument that Lamarre-Condon sent these texts from Baird’s phone to create an alibi after…Sydney Morning Herald
1 Oct Housemate’s startling discovery at alleged Lamarre-Condon crime sceneDuring the trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon for the murder of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies on February 19, 2024, one of Baird’s housemates testified about seeing red liquid and two surfboard bags covered with a blue tarp in the backyard on that day. The housemate took a photo but only thought it was rusted water from outdoor furniture, unaware of its significance at the time. Cleaners were scheduled to enter the home the…Sydney Morning Herald
1 Oct Jesse Baird’s housemate did not know surfboard bags contained bodies when she took photo, court hearsIn a Sydney court, Jesse Baird’s housemate testified that she unknowingly took a photo of surfboard bags containing the bodies of Baird and his partner after their alleged murders by Beau Lamarre-Condon on February 19, 2024. The housemate, referred to as Belinda Smith, believed the red liquid covering the bags was rusted water from outdoor furniture when she saw it in her courtyard on February 20th. This testimony…The Guardian
30 Sep Beau Lamarre-Condon trial: crime scene photos paint harrowing picture of alleged murder victims’ final momentsCrime scene photos from the alleged murder of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies by Beau Lamarre-Condon, a 31-year-old police officer, were shown to the court during his trial on Tuesday in Sydney. The images depict bloodstains and bullet holes that provide evidence of the shootings at Baird’s home on February 19, 2024. Among the items presented are luminol-treated rooms highlighting possible blood stains, a misshapen…The Guardian- 30 Sep Police photos taken at key locations shown at Lamarre-Condon trialDuring the trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon, a former police officer accused of murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in February 2024, jurors have been shown extensive crime scene photographs. These images include blood-stained items, bullet holes, and personal belongings found at the murder site and in a skip bin in Cronulla. The trial is focusing on evidence such as DNA-matched bedding and clothing, as well as…ABC News (AU)
- 30 Sep The bullet hole and the cartridge case: Images of alleged Lamarre-Condon crime scene revealedPolice investigating the murder of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies by Beau Lamarre-Condon found forensic evidence at the crime scene in Paddington, including a fired bullet under the kitchen floor and a cartridge case above the kitchen cupboards. Senior sergeant Bronwyn Lansley testified about these findings during Lamarre-Condon's trial, where he faces two counts of murder for the shooting deaths on…Sydney Morning Herald
- 29 Sep Double murder jury shown photos of bloodstains found in homeIn the Beau Lamarre-Condon double murder trial, jurors were shown crime scene photographs depicting bloodstains found inside Jesse Baird’s Sydney home where he lived with his partner Luke Davies. The defendants, a former police officer, are accused of killing both men in February 2024 using his service pistol. Despite this, the defense has raised a self-defense claim and Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to the…ABC News (AU)
29 Sep ‘Something suspicious’: greenkeeper tells Beau Lamarre-Condon double-murder trial about finding bloody belongingsDuring the Beau Lamarre-Condon murder trial, a greenkeeper at Cronulla Bowls Club testified about finding bloodied belongings in a dumpster two days after the alleged murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies on February 19, 2024. The items included AFL shorts still in packaging, a Qantas ID card, and various pieces of clothing with apparent blood stains. Prosecutors claim Lamarre-Condon cleaned up the crime scene…The Guardian25 Sep Three shots, a shopping trip and 14,000 hours of CCTV: The case against Beau Lamarre-CondonIn February 2024, former NSW police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon is on trial for the murder of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in Paddington. CCTV footage shows Lamarre-Condon, dressed as an Uber Eats delivery rider, near the scene shortly before 10am when three shots were fired. The prosecution claims he killed Baird due to a jealous obsession after their relationship ended and shot Davies to prevent him…Sydney Morning Herald
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25 Sep Footage shows alleged killer disguised as delivery driver outside terraceNewly released video shows Beau Lamarre-Condon, who is accused of murder, dressed up as a delivery driver near Jesse Baird’s home in Sydney’s Paddington area just before the killings took place. The footage provides evidence of the alleged killer’s disguise and movements prior to the incident.Sydney Morning Herald
24 Sep CCTV and the $85 surfboard cover: Video played in ex-cop’s murder trialIn Sydney's NSW Supreme Court, ex-cop Beau Lamarre-Condon, 31, is on trial for the murder of Jesse Baird, 26, and Luke Davies, 29, in February 2024. CCTV footage shows Lamarre-Condon buying a $85 surfboard cover two days before the murders as part of his alleged planning, suggesting he considered using it to transport evidence or disguise himself. The prosecution claims Lamarre-Condon, motivated by jealousy over…Sydney Morning Herald
23 Sep Ex-boyfriend of alleged killer “petrified” before deathThe Supreme Court heard testimony that Jesse Baird expressed fear for his life from his ex-boyfriend Beau Lamarre-Condon prior to Lamarre-Condon's alleged murder of Baird and his current boyfriend, Luke Davies, in Paddington in 2024.Sydney Morning Herald
23 Sep Jesse Baird was concerned by Lamarre-Condon's access to gun, jury hearsThe NSW Supreme Court heard testimony from Jesse Baird’s friend Corey Dean Thorpe regarding Beau Lamarre-Condon's alleged stalking and access to a firearm before the fatal shooting in February 2024. Mr. Baird expressed fear over Lamarre-Condon’s ability to harm him, citing concerns about reporting incidents due to Lamarre-Condon's status as a police officer. The trial continues with Lamarre-Condon pleading not…ABC News (AU)
23 Sep Jesse Baird ‘petrified’ of Beau Lamarre-Condon and kept repeating ‘he has a gun’, court hearsAt a murder trial in New South Wales, court proceedings revealed that Jesse Baird was terrified of Beau Lamarre-Condon because he was an armed police officer who could fabricate false allegations against Baird, potentially ruining his career. In messages to friends and testimony given during the hearing on February 19, 2024, Baird expressed fear over Lamarre-Condon’s access to a firearm and his obsessive behavior…The Guardian23 Sep Alleged victim of ex-cop was ‘petrified’ before his death, court toldDuring a Sydney criminal trial, Corey-Dean Thorpe testified that Jesse Baird was terrified of former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon and repeatedly warned him about Condon having a gun. The court heard that Baird feared Condon due to his ex-partner’s past relationship with him and the latter’s obsessive behavior, including stalking and intimidating actions after their casual relationship ended. On February 19…Sydney Morning Herald
- 22 Sep Alleged double murderer Lamarre-Condon acted in self-defence, court toldBeau Lamarre-Condon, a former police officer, has pleaded not guilty to murdering Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies on February 19, 2024. His defense claims he entered Baird’s home in disguise to retrieve personal belongings without facing embarrassment after their relationship ended. According to the defense, Lamarre-Condon accidentally killed Baird during a struggle when he was unarmed but mistakenly…Sydney Morning Herald
22 Sep Double murder-accused Beau Lamarre-Condon acted in 'self defence', court toldBeau Lamarre-Condon, a former Sydney police officer, is on trial for the murder of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, with his defense arguing that he acted in self-defense. The case began in February 2024 when Lamarre-Condon, dressed as an Uber Eats delivery driver, entered Baird’s home to retrieve personal belongings after a breakup. Defense counsel John Stratton SC claims that the confrontation turned violent…ABC News (AU)
- 22 Sep Former cop Beau Lamarre-Condon argues self-defence in double murder trial citing struggle over gunBeau Lamarre-Condon, a 31-year-old former police officer, is on trial for murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in Sydney on February 19, 2024. Lamarre-Condon’s defense claims he acted in self-defense after entering Baird's home disguised as an Uber Eats driver and getting into a struggle where Davies allegedly shot himself with the officer’s gun. The prosecution argues that Lamarre-Condon planned the murder due to…The Guardian
22 Sep Beau Lamarre-Condon is seen in public for the first time since double murder charge - as he's accused of cancer faking and disguising himself as Uber driver in alleged double murder plotBeau Lamarre-Condon appeared in court for the first time since being charged with double murder in February 2024. The 31-year-old has pleaded not guilty to killing his ex-boyfriend Jesse Baird and Baird’s new partner Luke Davies, both of whom were found dead eight days after the alleged murders. Prosecutors claim Lamarre-Condon developed an obsession with Baird following their breakup and engaged in various…Daily Mail22 Sep Beau Lamarre-Condon trial live updates: Opening addresses continue in former NSW police officer’s double murder trialThe article provides live updates from Beau Lamarre-Condon's trial in the NSW Supreme Court, where he is accused of murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies on February 19, 2024. The trial, expected to last up to 12 weeks with a 15-person jury, includes Crown prosecutor Brett Hatfield delivering an opening address alleging that Lamarre-Condon developed an obsessive infatuation with Baird, leading to premeditated murder…Sydney Morning Herald
21 Sep Beau Lamarre-Condon double murder trial beginsBeau Lamarre-Condon, a police officer, is on trial for the double murder case involving two victims. At the start of the trial, Lamarre-Condon has indicated that he will plead guilty to manslaughter regarding one of the individuals involved. The article provides an update on the proceedings but does not offer further details about the case or specific information about when and where the murders took place.Sydney Morning Herald
21 Sep Ex-cop accused of double murder allegedly dressed as Uber Eats rider, court hearsBeau Lamarre-Condon, a former NSW police officer, is on trial for allegedly murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in Sydney on February 19, 2024. The prosecution claims that Lamarre-Condon, who had an obsessive relationship with Baird, dressed as an Uber Eats delivery driver to gain entry into Baird’s home before committing the murders. According to Crown prosecutor Brett Hatfield, SC, Lamarre-Condon used a…Sydney Morning Herald
21 Sep Sydney policeman allegedly disguised himself as Uber Eats rider before murdersA former Sydney police officer named Beaumont Lamarre-Condon has been accused of using his work gun to murder his ex-partner Jesse Baird and her new partner Luke Davies in Paddington, Sydney, in 2024. The prosecutor claims that Lamarre-Condon, who was driven by a "jealous infatuation," disguised himself as an Uber Eats rider before entering Baird’s home with a key he had previously obtained and shooting the couple…BBC21 Sep Condon double murder trial beginsBeau Lamarre-Condon, a former police officer, is on trial for the double murder case involving two victims. During the initial proceedings, he has indicated his willingness to plead guilty to the manslaughter of one victim but not to the murder charges. The article does not provide specific dates or further details about the trial's progression beyond this development.Sydney Morning Herald
21 Sep Beau Lamarre-Condon developed ‘obsession’ with Jesse Baird before fatal double shooting, court hearsBeau Lamarre-Condon, a former police officer, pleaded not guilty in Sydney’s Supreme Court on Monday to charges of murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, as well as aggravated break and enter. According to prosecutor Brett Hatfield, Lamarre-Condon developed an infatuation with Baird that turned obsessive after Baird ended their relationship. On February 19, 2024, he disguised himself as an Uber Eats rider and used a…The Guardian21 Sep Beau Lamarre-Condon trial live updates: Former NSW police officer’s trial begins over alleged murder of Paddington couple Jesse Baird and Luke DaviesThe trial of former New South Wales police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon has begun in Sydney's Supreme Court for his alleged murder of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in February 2024. Lamarre-Condon also faces charges of aggravated break and enter and theft from Baird’s home earlier that year. Justice Natalie Adams is overseeing the case, which is expected to last up to 12 weeks with fifteen jurors selected for the…Sydney Morning Herald
21 Sep Beau Lamarre-Condon's trial begins over Jesse Baird and Luke Davies's alleged murders in Sydney terraceFormer police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon, age 31, is on trial in the NSW Supreme Court for allegedly murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in a Sydney terrace in February 2024. Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to two counts of domestic violence-related murder and one count of aggravated break and enter. Prosecutors claim he used his service firearm to kill Baird, a television presenter, and Davies, Baird's…Daily Mail
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