Beau Lamarre-Condon Double Murder Trial
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- Jamie McKinnellABC News (AU)
- Charlotte KarpDaily Mail
- Megan GorreySydney Morning Herald
- Michaela WhitbournSydney Morning Herald
- Perry DuffinSydney Morning Herald
- Kat WongThe Guardian
- Lana LamBBC
- The Visual Stories TeamSydney Morning Herald
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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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How it changed
- 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.
Coverage 29 articles
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'
Daily Mail1 Oct Texts sent from Jesse Baird’s phone revealed in Lamarre-Condon murder trial
Sydney Morning Herald1 Oct Housemate’s startling discovery at alleged Lamarre-Condon crime scene
Sydney Morning Herald
1 Oct Jesse Baird’s housemate did not know surfboard bags contained bodies when she took photo, court hears
The Guardian
30 Sep Beau Lamarre-Condon trial: crime scene photos paint harrowing picture of alleged murder victims’ final moments
The Guardian- 30 Sep Police photos taken at key locations shown at Lamarre-Condon trial
ABC News (AU) - 30 Sep The bullet hole and the cartridge case: Images of alleged Lamarre-Condon crime scene revealed
Sydney Morning Herald - 29 Sep Double murder jury shown photos of bloodstains found in home
ABC News (AU)
29 Sep ‘Something suspicious’: greenkeeper tells Beau Lamarre-Condon double-murder trial about finding bloody belongings
The Guardian25 Sep Three shots, a shopping trip and 14,000 hours of CCTV: The case against Beau Lamarre-Condon
Sydney Morning Herald
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25 Sep Footage shows alleged killer disguised as delivery driver outside terrace
Sydney Morning Herald24 Sep CCTV and the $85 surfboard cover: Video played in ex-cop’s murder trial
Sydney Morning Herald23 Sep Ex-boyfriend of alleged killer “petrified” before death
Sydney Morning Herald23 Sep Jesse Baird was concerned by Lamarre-Condon's access to gun, jury hears
ABC News (AU)
23 Sep Jesse Baird ‘petrified’ of Beau Lamarre-Condon and kept repeating ‘he has a gun’, court hears
The Guardian23 Sep Alleged victim of ex-cop was ‘petrified’ before his death, court told
Sydney Morning Herald- 22 Sep Alleged double murderer Lamarre-Condon acted in self-defence, court told
Sydney Morning Herald 22 Sep Double murder-accused Beau Lamarre-Condon acted in 'self defence', court told
ABC News (AU)- 22 Sep Former cop Beau Lamarre-Condon argues self-defence in double murder trial citing struggle over gun
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 plot
Daily Mail22 Sep Beau Lamarre-Condon trial live updates: Opening addresses continue in former NSW police officer’s double murder trial
Sydney Morning Herald21 Sep Beau Lamarre-Condon double murder trial begins
Sydney Morning Herald21 Sep Ex-cop accused of double murder allegedly dressed as Uber Eats rider, court hears
Sydney Morning Herald
21 Sep Sydney policeman allegedly disguised himself as Uber Eats rider before murders
BBC21 Sep Condon double murder trial begins
Sydney Morning Herald
21 Sep Beau Lamarre-Condon developed ‘obsession’ with Jesse Baird before fatal double shooting, court hears
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 Davies
Sydney Morning Herald
21 Sep Beau Lamarre-Condon's trial begins over Jesse Baird and Luke Davies's alleged murders in Sydney terrace
Daily Mail20 Sep Murder accused former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon trial begins
ABC News (AU)
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